OMG...I have been looking for something "boyish" to do as an applique on a baby quilt for a friend of my boyfriend's sister who is having a baby boy in September or October. I love the canoe and bear. This would be excellent for his quilt, easy enough for me to accomplish as I am in the early learning stage of quilting but cute enough to be loved by the parents. Great inspiration thank you, you have no idea how valuable this post was for me. God bless.