i mentioned before that i was busy making I Spy quilts for all my grandchildren. my grand Let's Get The Whole Family Together For Easter And Have A Fabulous Easter Egg Hunt And Other Fun Activities Plan was changed for obvious reasons.
But- most of the quilts i was able to gift in person, so i'm calling that a win! C (3yo) with his quilt.
Brother L (2yo)
Granddaughter E (3yo, also) in Baltimore. better picture coming soon!
granddaughter L (18mo).
all the grandchildren seemed to really like their quilt! i was pleased, and am so glad that they each have a snuggly quilt to nap/play/picnic with.
i still have enough blocks for a few more I Spy quilts when the time comes. (and as we're expecting grandchild #5 any day now, that might be sooner rather than later!)
and in a related note- daughter A (13yo) absconded the quilt kit that i (on a total whim and impulse) ordered from Kitchen Table Quilting. it's the Frances pattern, perfect for beginners. A chose Kona black for the sashing on the smaller blocks- she wanted it to be different than all the other quilts on instagram. (search #francesquilt)
as i said, it was a quick, unplanned purchase, but i'm calling it a win all around. A generally does not like to sew or quilt, but when she saw the pattern and the colors, she wanted it for her own. how could i say no? we both love the colors, and the fabrics are so different than what i have in my stash. i was so happy to share with her, and now that the blocks are pieced (the alternate blocks are 5" squares, so there were only half the blocks to piece)
i had previously made another impulse purchase at a LQS when we were down in Florida in February, which will turn out to be the perfect backing. stay tuned...
AWESOME quilt report and best of luck with Grand #5!! About that quilt kit? Way to go, A!
ReplyDeleteI love all your I Spy quilts - what a project! So glad you were able to give them ball in person.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day....thanks for sharing photos of those adorable grands with their quilts.
ReplyDeleteSo glad A wa inspired with your impulse purchase! It will be marvelous! The I spy quilts are adorable! I haven’t done one, but am always intrigued. Guess I’ll have to wait for great grand baby #5. He/she not even a “twinkle” in the parents eyes! LOL
ReplyDeleteWay to knock it out of the park with three very different posts all in one day! So happy the grands LOVE their quilts. By now #5 may have made an appearance? The scrappy stars are beautiful and WOW! I didn't realize they were that large but what a terrific way to go through the stash! Have a great week!
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