A Little More Quilting

I've managed to make some progress in the last couple of days.

I finished a couple of steps on Block 9 of the Bear's Paw sampler BOM.  I also cut out all the pieces I need for the next 3 blocks.  Those will be ready for the sewing steps next time I sit down at a sewing machine.

I also did some applique prep.  I prepped six blocks for backbasting.  One is already basted; for the other five, I drew the design on the back side of the background fabric, and set it up with the fabric that will create the design.  I used a fabric glue pen to attach the applique fabric to the background.  I will now have to do the backbasting on the next five blocks.

These are all papercut-type patterns, and part of the "It's a Baltimore Christmas" series from Apple Blossom Quilts.  The blocks are supposed to finish at 16" or so, and I plan to do a total of 12.  I may or may not leave them a bit bigger when they're done.  I've cut all the background fabrics at 18" (squaring off white-on-white fat quarters) to leave myself options.