Yesterday the munchkin expressed a desire to make a quilt for the little turkey with her grandma. My mother-in-law is in town taking care of me and the kiddos for a little bit, and we’ll use grandma in every way possible while she’s here!
So, we let my 4-year-old browse my fabric (although there were several options I had to say no to!) and she settled on a print from Sheri Berry Holiday, from ages ago, that I had in my stash. I pulled out the rest of the collection that I had, and cut them into squares. Then, she and grandma sat on the floor and arranged those squares nicely, and I sewed them together. This morning, the munchkin and I sat at my machine and she helped me free-motion some flowers into the quilt before she got too bored, and we just finished it up.
She is excited to wrap it and put it under the tree for the new baby. Considering it will be the only gift for her under the tree… I mean, what do you get a one-month-old for Christmas??
Now, since we did this quilt in record time, it isn’t perfect. Luckily a few throws in the wash will help disguise all its blemishes :). I was amazed how fast quilting can be done, however, when you make a small quilt with a very simple design! I need more like that…
Just beautiful! Will you link up to my Handmade on Humpday link party over at www.createdbycori.blogspot.com ? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat is super cute, Mel. I love those bulbs.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I think it turned out great! And what an awesome fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteMy four month old is getting formula, pacifiers, bibs, and a few books! We're boring, I know, but the grandparents are taking care of getting a high chair and an excersaucer, so what else is there??
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Maybe I'm evil, but I feel like I'd get a one month old the same thing I get my dogs for their birthdays and Christmas--a bit of extra love, and a new toy if I'm feeling REALLY generous. Seriously though, I'd probably just go with the love thing.
ReplyDeleteCute idea from the munchkin. As for pressies, ummmm, yeah, not a clue, sorry (probably a good thing I don't have kids ;o) )
ReplyDeleteYeah, my boys are stressed that I haven't made a stocking for the baby yet. When i told them she wouldn't be getting anything, they freaked out!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt, and the story behind it? Cute.est. thing ever.
My one month old is getting diapers under the tree! haha
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt :)