So, I finally finished Connor's quilt a couple of months ago but I'm a little disappointed with how it turned out. You can't really tell in this photo but the strips in the middle would not line up in a straight line, no matter how much pulling and muttering/mild cursing I did. So, instead of starting over (which I never do), I just sewed it together with crooked lines and a few bunches in the fabric here and there. What was supposed to be a simple quick quilt ended up taking way longer than I thought. Oh well, I learned a few lessons along the way and after a bit of a break from that pattern, I'm ready to go ahead and make a matching quilt for Hudson which will hopefully turn out much better.
Howie's favourite place to sleep is snuggled up close to Connor.
And here's another quilt I just finished (finally - I've been working on it for about 6 months). It's a Yellow Brick Road pattern with a kit of fabrics I bought at Earthly Goods. I really love it, it makes me happy every time I see it. Even Jess likes it (he's never complimented one of my quilts before!), especially because it's long enough to cover his feet when he uses it for a nap on the couch!
And since Hudson was hanging around while I was taking this picture, I thought, what better way to cuten up a shot of my quilt than to add a cute baby?
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The quilt is darling, and the boy is even more darling!!
Lovely quilts! Try sending me a photo at imogen at bespoke image dot com dot au (in regular email format!) Sometimes if the file size of the photo is too large it won't come through.
I Love it! You have inspired me to just go for it and quilt again!I didn't keep up with it as Brad said he didn't ever like them. I am starting on some quilts and I hope Brad likes them though .I have to use simple and plain patterns for him to like them (possibly) Hopefully he likes mine :) He doesn't like "old grandma" fabric that he says apparently most people use or buy(in his eyes) and I don't plan on it since it's not my style. I love the quilts you've done!I think Brad would like Connor's quilt, so simple and beautiful.Might have to do a quilt like that for Sawyer. I love the fabric and design on the one hanging outside too! You've done a great job on all of them!
Thanks! Eleasha, Connor's quilt is from "Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts" by Joelle Hoverson in case you ever decide to make one for Sawyer. But make sure you let me know so I can tell you all the mistakes NOT to make!
hey heather! i found your blog through facebook. holy crafter! i love these quilts; you are amazing! and i didn't even know you have 4 kids now; wow! and i looked through older posts and you are a super awesome knitter and fantastic sewer and make adorable kids and just wow! anyways, good to catch up with you virtually...lol!
Hi Kari-Lynn, thanks for the nice words! It is fun to reconnect - your little girl is so beautiful, you make pretty cute kids too!
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