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Show Your Wings

Posted on: February 21st, 2019 by Lorna McMahon

I’m sew excited to be able to share a story about my wings with you today!


This is myΒ Little Dragon wall hanging. It was so much fun to make! I chose to make the smaller version. And backed it with this feather print I made myself on Spoonflower 100 years ago. And I added corner tabs for hanging.


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“Little Dragon”Β quilted wall hanging
finished at 20″Β x 27″

 

labels
ordered fromΒ Ikaprint.

 

 


The Little DragonΒ pattern is nowΒ available in my shop here.

TheΒ block finishes at 23″ x 16″ OR 46″ or 32″, plus border.

 

Today is the one year anniversary of moving into my new home and life. It has been a challenging year. But I am very, very happy. Thanks to all of my friends for the love and support!!!!

Little Dragon represents the new and improved 2019 me.

  • bold
  • fiery
  • adorable
  • prickly
  • edgy
  • rugged
  • free to fly
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It is quite likely, that I will be at this very moment, facing the ex in our settlement meeting today. Writing this post was perfect timing because, in preparation, I really need to concentrate on channeling my inner little dragon.Β 
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And THANK YOU!!! to our talented and charming hostess with the mostest
Carol at JUST LET ME QUILT

Check out all the amazing bloggers who will be participating:
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February 18
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43 Responses

  1. Oh wow, I love this dragon. Fabulous project.

  2. Cynthia says:

    Very cute dragon. I think we'd all have a little inner dragon inside us. It gives us the little spark we need sometimes.

  3. Dorothy says:

    Congratulations on your year of \”freedom\” and self growth. It's been a pleasure to watch from the sidelines. And speaking from expeirence, we all need to carry that inner dragon throughout our life's journey. Good luck with the settlement hearing

  4. tink's mom says:

    What a fun fella. Love your various color choices to show off his wings.

  5. Kerry says:

    Such cute little dragons. I love the dark outlines on the last one – that must be the bold one! LOL!

  6. Unknown says:

    Here's hoping the settlement meeting is quick and relatively painless. I'm on the same journey, but mine is just beginning. I like the idea of building myself a quilt to harness the anger…..it'll help.All the best, and thanks so much for just being you – I love your posts.

  7. Your dragon is fierce and charming at the same time! And I love your feathers fabric too.

  8. Carol says:

    Love this cute little dragon, Lorna! Thanks for sharing your work and good luck today.

  9. Sarah Correa says:

    Go Little Dragon! Go! What a fun quilt! Great job πŸ™‚

  10. Rozz01 says:

    Love your Dragon quilt and the other patterns you create are fabulous.

  11. Gin says:

    He’s so cute and bright!

  12. Sherry says:

    You are in my thoughts and prayers today. Love that cute little dragon. So bright and colorful.

  13. Dolores says:

    Little Dragon is so cute. I was just reading about a little Red Dragon in the Kingdom of Wrenly to my little granddaughters. I may just have to make this little guy. Good luck today.

  14. good luck! you will do fine. Cute quilt and I love those corners on the back

  15. Hi Lorna! Perfect timing for this little dragon with wings in so many ways. Be strong today – you have many, many people who have your back. Literally and figuratively. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne

  16. Carol S. says:

    Your dragon is awesome! I love how you can create creatures out of fabric and you're so good at it. Thanks for sharing and hopping with us! Congratulations on a year's worth of living in your new home and good luck today…Be A Dragon.

  17. Calicojoan says:

    You go girl. Roar…not that a dragon roars, but you know what I mean. Thanks for being a part of this fun hop.

  18. Lori Smanski says:

    oh this is too wonderful. taking us to the realm of possibilities. thanks for sharing this delightful dragon. what label # does this little guy make now?quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

  19. Look at all of the love and support! I join the group and say you have created a marvelous mascot. I thought of the Disney movie, Mulan, and the tiny dragon who did awesome things even while being scoffed by a few. You have said such amazing things, your affirmations are wonderful. Your color choices and latest pattern are radiant. You are my hero.

  20. Such a fun pattern! You fly free my friend!

  21. Kathy says:

    This little dragon is so adorable! I'm impatiently waiting for the opportunity to make him…surly someone I know is going to have a baby soon, right?!

  22. works4me says:

    I, like everyone else, love your dragon. May he be on your shoulder whispering (or shouting) encouragement going forward.

  23. Ioleen says:

    Your little dragon is mighty fierce looking, love him/her. You will be your new self, fierce and free.

  24. Let your Little Dragon soar!!!

  25. @lutzcats says:

    I love everything about your dragon, everything!!! Remember that you are stronger than you think, RISE ABOVE, RISE ABOVE and FLY!!!

  26. Denise says:

    Adorable dragon. Good luck today.

  27. Scrapatches says:

    Cute dragon. Thanks for sharing in the hop … πŸ™‚ Pat

  28. Nutz4Redwork says:

    Cute!! My grandkids would love your dragon!

  29. blannk says:

    I love this dragon, so cute, but so strong!

  30. Your \”edgy\” style is wonderful. I'm amazed at all the variety in our blog hop projects. Isn't this a wonderful community. Thank you for sharing a \”bold and fiery\” project. Your descriptions are spot on!!

  31. Go New You!! What a fun project that is so strong!!

  32. hej lorna,i love this little dragon quilt :0) really amazing! best wishes from denmark, Ulrike :0)

  33. Createology says:

    Thank You for Hopping and sharing your Wings. Your little Dragon is uber cute.

  34. Joyce Carter says:

    Lorna, Your dragon is just sooo adorable. I love it so much. Thank you for sharing and I hope things went very well for you today.

  35. Carla says:

    Your dragon is awesome and I hope your inner dragon has fire and strength today and always.

  36. Suze says:

    Nice, adorable quilt. I hope you are fine with your new life. I had a traumatic childhood – I'll leave it there. Then I married a man who was an alcoholic and I knew nothing about that – I never saw him drunk. He sure had the controlling behaviors. Then he walked out after 23 years. With all that I've suffered with depression for years and I still do. I just started this week seeing a psychiatrist to try to get medications in that arena in better shape. It's a journey. Luckily, my children were 18 and 20, so I didn't have to deal with my ex. He just came back into my life last August and I let him turn it upside down again. There's a reason I have a boundary that the kids and I don't talk about him. I don't even like to go to the side of town where he lives. I don't even want to see any part of him. How can we go from loving someone to this? It's amazing. I haven't pieced a quilt since my second husband died 5 1/2 years ago. Trauma certainly takes a toll on us – whether we let it or not – it happens. We are fighters and it will get better. I tell you this not as a pity party – to tell you there is a hope and a future. You are an amazing, talented, beautiful lady. Chin up and go for it!

  37. Angie says:

    Your dragon is so beautiful! Enjoy your day! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom

  38. Your dragon is adorable. Great colours.

  39. Theresa says:

    What a cute dragon. I love it!

  40. Kathleen says:

    I have been behind in commenting due to Quilt Con, but kept seeing this pop up in my feed. I do love this quilt pattern and it was perfect for the hop! Thanks for sharing.

  41. I love the dragon, Lorna! I've bought the pattern, so now I just have to find the time to make him πŸ™‚ I hope things went well for you in the settlement meeting and I'm so proud of all you've been able to do in your new life. Congratulations on being the bold, fiery, adorable woman you are!