Wedding quilt

Our nephew and his new bride are delighted with their wedding quilt. It was great fun to make, using the ideas presented in Judy Sisneros' creative book, "9-Patch Pizzazz: Fast, Fun & Finished in a Day". It was fast (relatively speaking), and it was fun, but it was definitely NOT finished in a day.

 I have fabrics selected to make a second one, as soon as two more quilts in progress are completed. The heart feather border quilting was enjoyable to stitch, and I would definitely use that motif again.

The groom's cousin was so inspired when she saw this quilt top, that she set out to make her own version. I haven't seen it yet, but look forward to her photos.

Fish Quilt ready to present

Easter Sunday came and went. Dad's quilt was completed, but we were not able to present it, as he was ill, and so was Mom. My extended family enjoyed seeing it, and commented about the cuddly flannel backing. Mom was planning to take the quilt to Dad this week when she was feeling better. Hopefully he has it by now and is able to enjoy it on his bed.

Our Oliver kitty tried to claim the fish quilt many times during the making. It is a toss-up whether he was more interested in the quilt or the fish, but it is a wonder he didn't end up with a needle through his paw several times. He is very inquisitive and seemingly fearless.

A bit of knitting

The fish quilt is all finished and ready to present to Dad on Sunday. Hopefully I'll remember to take a photo and post it.

The 9 Patch Pizzazz wedding quilt will be presented to our nephew and his new bride. It needs a photo too.

Last night I started to knit a baby touque, using a tweedy blue yarn, but so far it is looking pretty big. Maybe he will have to grow into it. I can always make another one with fewer stitches. I had forgotten how soothing it is to knit. I think I can finish a couple more rows before my tea is all gone and I have to go to bed.

The fish have eyes now

Today I solved the dilemma of the leafy panels. There are now waterlilies and lily pads quilted in them, surrounded by echo quilting.

I raided the button jars to find little black buttons for the fish eyes and they are now stitched in place.

The bullrushes are much happier with the little tops added on.

Now the quilt will take a dip in the washing machine to develop its texture while I make a label for the back.

Dad's Fish Quilt

I showed the quilt to Dad this morning after finishing the scrappy binding. He really likes it and it will look great on his bed. It still needs two more panels to be quilted, eyes on the fish, tips on the bullrushes, and a label on the back. Then it can be washed and blocked and we can present it on Easter Sunday.

I have included dragonfly quilting and turned a corner  back to show the plaid flannel backing. I hope it will be very cozy.

Our Joeydog

Our Joey dog was a very beautiful and loving family member. In our eyes he deserved to be featured in this magazine cover layout. A scrapbook is being planned to preserve and share some of our favourite photos and memories.

Sew Along Weekend

Well, it's day 2 of the Pat Sloan Sew Along, and I have been making great progress. I hope to complete the machine quilting on the fish quilt and add a scrappy binding before the day is over. Ideas for the label are percolating through my mind at the moment.... maybe a latte and a warm cinnamon roll would help the creative process along?