Monday, October 28, 2013

A BABY GIRL QUILT

I am so excited to share this baby quilt with you.  This was a commissioned quilt.  I tend to worry more when trying to meet someone else's expectations rather than when I am making quilts as gifts.  I wasn't given much direction, just a couple color suggestions, which took a little of the pressure off.
 
I came across this gorgeous print by Amy Butler at Fabric.com. It was the perfect starting point. Definitely girly but not too 'baby'.
Alchemy, Queen Ann's Butterflies in Topaz
After receiving approval, I starting pulling fabrics and came up with this lovely stack.
 
 
Next, I went through my Quilt Love board on Pinterest and decided on this amazing tutorial by Amy over at Diary of a Quilter (thank you, Amy!!). I changed it up slightly by using a different print in each block.  I also added one more row of blocks on the bottom.
 
 
For the back, I appliqued baby's name, using prints from the front.
 
 
The simple straight line quilting was done on my home machine, a Janome 4900qc.
 
I had so much fun working with this color palette! I fell in love with it the more I worked with the fabrics and I am proud of the way it turned out. And I am happy to report that it was very well received...whew!
 
Hope you have a lovely day!
Smiles~Beth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Thursday, October 24, 2013

TURNING 11

Today is my middle monster's 11th birthday. I couldn't help but pull out a few old (& 1 new) photos to embarrass celebrate him.  I am truly honored to be this kiddos Mom.
 

          



I couldn't pass this one up...it is SO Sam!!


Taken by April Yost of A Yost Photography...thank for rushing to get it edited for me to use today.  Just another reason she is AMAZING!!

Just a few (or more) things I love about him...
He gives the best hugs...he holds on tight and rarely lets go first
His sense of humor...even if it gets him in trouble sometimes ;)
His smarts...this kid received a PERFECT report card last week (seriously,perfect,not even a 99%!)
He is leader...in the classroom & on the ball field
His kind heart...he is friends with everyone & doesn't leave anyone out
His confidence...he has just the right amount...he is proud but modest
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SUNSHINE!!!
 
Smiles~Beth