a few reasonable sewing sessions (not really marathons, even) i have the 4 I Spy quilts done for the grandchildren. (a surprise Easter gift from Grammy) . the only thing left to do is to sew on the label on the bottom right side- and they're on the way from Oregon, so it won't be too long and they're officially done!
the Kona navy quilt is for grandson C, and the Kona lupine is for granddaughter E. they're both 3, born 6 days apart.
the grey one above (due to the quarantine, i used a different grey LV print, instead of Kona medium grey, which would have been my first choice) is for granddaughter L, 1½, and the Kona azure is for grandson L, who just turned 2 last week.
each of the 5" squares were chosen specifically for each child, and each family.
granddaughter L and her family spend lots of time outside hiking, so the camping print was especially appropriate. clockwise above, is L's quilt (camping backing) the azure quilt for L, nuts and bolts backing, his brother C, (kona navy) screws, bolts, nuts and washers, {their daddy is a carpenter} and granddaughter E- just a wild and crazy pink.
my oldest daughter, M, (mama to the 2 grandsons) is expecting baby #3 in 6 weeks. guess it's time to get started on the quilt, huh?! haha. now that the I Spys are done, i can focus my attention on this baby quilt. M & hubby K prefer a darker palette for the color scheme, so this honey bun it is! i've added some konas from my stash, so hopefully i have enough variety! instead of grey, i plan on using kona indigo for the background, and i'll probably bind this baby quilt in orange. (more preferred colors of the parents.)
i'm pretty much totally. over. this quarantine and social distancing thing, but i guess we have a bit more time to go.... click on over to Angie's and see what everyone else has been sewing to pass the time!
7 comments:
Great job on finishing up the I spy quilts. They are full of so many fun patterns.
Those turned out great, Jennifer!! You've got a bunch of lucky grands. They are going to LOVE these quilts!
Yes, we have a few more weeks to stay in and away from others as best we can. Our county recorded its first COVID death today with many, many more looming on the horizon. We've been in the house for just over 2 weeks now and I'm grateful we can stay that way. Your I Spy quilts are fabulous - lucky, lucky little ones. Have fun with the baby quilt.
Your I Spy quilts are so cute! How neat that you could personalize for each of the kids - they are going to have so much fun with them!
You are a sewing dynamo! I love the four I Spy quilts and the thoughtfulness of tailoring each one to its recipient. I’m sure they’ll treasure them! Stay safe and sew on! xo
Four I Spy quilts, great going! The grandies will surely love their surprises. Now a little baby quilt for the new arrival, baby quilts are always a joy to make.
I like the layout of your I Spy quilts! The diagonal color placement is fun! Great job!
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