(I’m linking this post to amylouwho’s sew & tell Fridays! Check out what others have made this week.)
Busy, busy week here with two baby quilts that needed to be finished for a shower by Saturday afternoon. And they were, but just barely. We had one minute to grab a couple of pictures before they were wrapped up. It makes me wonder if I’m just slow or if I bite off more than I can chew. I did not procrastinate! I really didn’t.
Pictures taken in a hurry in bad light:
Made from the tutorial at Moda Bake Shop from V and Co.
My capable assistant holding the quilt. Do you see a resemblance?
Personalized for Jaden! The embroidery machine comes in handy occasionally. I machine stitched the binding and it was acceptable since the stitching blended in well on the white front. I used a blanket stitch to catch the edge and it’s a cute look on this quilt. I think you can get a closer look if you click on the photo. I prefer hand stitching the binding even if it takes a while.
Little Xavier has an airplane themed nursery. I was pleased with the front of this one.
This is where I learned a lesson. We decided on a quilting plan without considering how the back would look. The corner with the name and little airplane is partially covered with stippling. Not a look I would intentionally go for.
It feels good for this amateur to have two more quilts completed! I wasn’t afraid to dive in with the stippling this time and I really enjoyed it.
Random thought for today:
I was pretty excited to spot a pileated woodpecker in our back yard a few weeks ago! I’ve seen it a total of 5 times now and finally had a chance to grab the binoculars for a better look. I saw another many years ago in eastern Iowa. They are really magnificent birds being about the size of a crow.
Photo courtesy of biologydaily.com since I’m pretty sure I’ll never get a shot of my own!
We’ve also been host to red-bellies and downies this winter. They love suet cakes!
I’m kind of a bird nerd:)
Both your baby quilts are beautiful! I am sure they will be treasures for thier new families.
ReplyDeleteThose turned out so cute! I love eat, play, sleep, repeat :) Arlene
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what fun quilt projects to crank out for gifts! I especially love those colors on the first one. I always love your birding updates - makes me want to add more birdfeeders and watching spots around our yard too.
ReplyDeleteFun and quick projects too. Yeah the stippling does cover a lot of details sometimes, but it's still my first love of finishing a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love, love the planes. very boy!
Thanks for bird facts once again.
Great job! My favorite is the first one, and I love that you embroidered the little one's name on it!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the quilts! I love the airplanes! And wow- that's a spectacular bird!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts! I'm reading a book about crows right now and I TOO enjoy birds. Never heard the term "bird nerd"...but that's cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
KT
Both are so cute!
ReplyDeleteBoth are super cute! I love the dots on the first one. Love that pattern too.
ReplyDeleteVery cool that you saw a pileated woodpecker. We live in Southern Wisconsin and don't see them here. Only up north. :)
those are great quilts!
ReplyDeleteQuick questions, where did you get the block for the middle of the airplane quilt? I made one a bit ago and if I want to do it again I know I'll need a new middle block.
Those baby quilts are so cute. I love the dots and love love the pieced back!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! you did an amazing job on the quilts!
ReplyDeleteI love the airplanes, you are super talented!
Great baby quilts! Really, really lovely.
ReplyDeletehow i would love to see a pileated in my backyard!! these baby quilts are adorable! great finishes
ReplyDeleteI'm a bird nerd too!!
ReplyDeleteI love those quilts! Especially the V and Co. one. I died when I saw it on her blog. I need to make one too.
Beautiful little quilts, I am sure they will be well loved!
ReplyDeleteAdorable baby quilts! I'm sure they will be treasured! Thanks for the tip on the blanket stitch on the front ... neat idea! I like hand stitching my quilts, but on baby/child quilts, I do machine stitch for durability.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts--done is always good. (P.S. I've been enjoying the songs of black-capped chickadees in the drizzle. Pileated woodpeckers are magnificent.)
ReplyDeleteGreat baby quilts. That V and Co quilt is just so adorable. Love the little airplane you put on the back of the 2nd one.
ReplyDeleteWOW a pilated woodpecker!!! i'd have fainted if one was in our yard. we have downies, red bellies and northern flickers. my dad who lives about a mile away promises me he's seen a pilated in his yard. i'm going to keep my eyes peeled.
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