You can SEE the love, never mind feel it in the lovely soft fabrics front and back. So carefully made! Please a pic of the back I dont know the product you've used. Feeling a little sad too this morning. My son (and carer, protector and guardian angel) just left this morning to go back to Wales to work. I sense I'm ageing quite quickly and Im depending on him more and more. Quite strange really because I've always been the sheepdog and now I'm becoming the sheep. Getting old is not for sissies! But it's better than the alternative. 🤷♀️
Thank you Rosemary. I can identify with the stash challenge which is one reason why I enrolled on this project. But the dent is miniscule and I'm looking out for opportunitiés for a "generous donation" when I'm done quilting. I'd like to make it reasonably local. Having a little chuckle at an afterthought. In the mid 1800's the Ladies of the London Missionary Society would send trunks of offcuts to their mission at Kuruman in what is now Botswana. The missionaries - the Moffat family, of whom the daughter Mary married explorer of Victoria Falls fame David Livingstone. Well the modesty of the time demanded that the "local ladies" on the mission covered up so the scraps were used to make themselves suitable garments. Now was that a worthy cause??
I bet you can find a worthy cause/group close to where you are located which would love to take some of your stash and put it to good use. Try to put out feelers via your local quilt friends, quilt stores, and/or bloggers.
I would love to use up my stash but know I’ll never be able to do so. On the other hand, I’m not quite ready to let it go yet. I do hope things work out for me to give most of it away myself rather than for it to be left for others to deal with. It’s mine and I love it, so it seems like I’ll enjoy giving it away - hopefully finding people who will love at least some of it, too. I don’t like the idea of it being a burden for somebody else to deal with after my death.
Beautiful in Blue, Rachel. Aria will feel your love for both her and her baby. As her heart and life expands, her understanding of yours will as well. You are far away but never far from her thoughts, especially when she gets to hold her precious new baby. The quilt is precious, hand quilting by a longer armer is the highest expression of love and caring and hope. Re: your blue feelings.. the color blue and bluebirds are symbols of hope and new beginnings in many cultures and folklore. Hold onto that thought and be kind to yourself.
Rachel, this is such a sweet quilt. Aria will certainly feel the love in this quilt. Hand quilting was perfect for this quilt. I have been feeling a little blue too Rachel. Hope you are feeling better soon.
What a sweet and lovely little quilt! I'd love to know more about the cotton sherpa used for the backing. I haven't seen this before, but it looks deliciously cozy!
It is beautiful and Micheal is a lucky boy. I love the thoughtful rhythm the stitching gives. Each stitch conveys the love that is woven into this gift. I love the simplicity of the colours and the triangles too. Ace job Rachel. 💜
Beautiful all around; intentions, quilt, hand quilting. I know you are right about hand quilting, stitch by stitch is meditative, helping us process… and as always your attention to detail makes for a lovely creative gift.
I even feel the love in Michael’s quilt. Congratulations, gramma. I’m a long distance grammy, too. Not as long as you. But, 1000 miles means I don’t get to see my grandkids very often. But, when I do, it’s so special.
You can SEE the love, never mind feel it in the lovely soft fabrics front and back. So carefully made! Please a pic of the back I dont know the product you've used. Feeling a little sad too this morning. My son (and carer, protector and guardian angel) just left this morning to go back to Wales to work. I sense I'm ageing quite quickly and Im depending on him more and more. Quite strange really because I've always been the sheepdog and now I'm becoming the sheep. Getting old is not for sissies! But it's better than the alternative. 🤷♀️
you are not alone Viv.
Sadness can be overwhelming. I just keep sewing.... looking at my enormous stash and determined to use it all up. Let's keep doing things we love.
I know exactly how you feel (((hugs)))
Thank you Rosemary. I can identify with the stash challenge which is one reason why I enrolled on this project. But the dent is miniscule and I'm looking out for opportunitiés for a "generous donation" when I'm done quilting. I'd like to make it reasonably local. Having a little chuckle at an afterthought. In the mid 1800's the Ladies of the London Missionary Society would send trunks of offcuts to their mission at Kuruman in what is now Botswana. The missionaries - the Moffat family, of whom the daughter Mary married explorer of Victoria Falls fame David Livingstone. Well the modesty of the time demanded that the "local ladies" on the mission covered up so the scraps were used to make themselves suitable garments. Now was that a worthy cause??
I bet you can find a worthy cause/group close to where you are located which would love to take some of your stash and put it to good use. Try to put out feelers via your local quilt friends, quilt stores, and/or bloggers.
I would love to use up my stash but know I’ll never be able to do so. On the other hand, I’m not quite ready to let it go yet. I do hope things work out for me to give most of it away myself rather than for it to be left for others to deal with. It’s mine and I love it, so it seems like I’ll enjoy giving it away - hopefully finding people who will love at least some of it, too. I don’t like the idea of it being a burden for somebody else to deal with after my death.
Beautiful in Blue, Rachel. Aria will feel your love for both her and her baby. As her heart and life expands, her understanding of yours will as well. You are far away but never far from her thoughts, especially when she gets to hold her precious new baby. The quilt is precious, hand quilting by a longer armer is the highest expression of love and caring and hope. Re: your blue feelings.. the color blue and bluebirds are symbols of hope and new beginnings in many cultures and folklore. Hold onto that thought and be kind to yourself.
I love your quilting and it really looks so much better vs your previous choice. It's so lovely and I'm sure he'll love it!
This is lovely! This baby is loved!!! Your binding is beautiful- how did you do that?
I use a zigzag binding method. My tutorial for this method is located on my website. Here is the link: https://www.stitchedincolor.com/blog//2011/11/zigzag-binding-tutorial.html
Thank you!
Hilary I was wondering the same thing!
A lovely cuddle wrap made with love. Looks beautiful. :)
It’s beautiful and I agree the change in the stitching was what it needed!
Rachel, this is such a sweet quilt. Aria will certainly feel the love in this quilt. Hand quilting was perfect for this quilt. I have been feeling a little blue too Rachel. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Thanks, Lea. you too!
What a sweet and lovely little quilt! I'd love to know more about the cotton sherpa used for the backing. I haven't seen this before, but it looks deliciously cozy!
It is beautiful and Micheal is a lucky boy. I love the thoughtful rhythm the stitching gives. Each stitch conveys the love that is woven into this gift. I love the simplicity of the colours and the triangles too. Ace job Rachel. 💜
Beautiful all around; intentions, quilt, hand quilting. I know you are right about hand quilting, stitch by stitch is meditative, helping us process… and as always your attention to detail makes for a lovely creative gift.
Love absolutely everything about this quilt !!
Something really lovely to look forward to this year!
Absolutely lovely! Your idea of how to quilt this lovely baby blanket is perfect! ❤️
I even feel the love in Michael’s quilt. Congratulations, gramma. I’m a long distance grammy, too. Not as long as you. But, 1000 miles means I don’t get to see my grandkids very often. But, when I do, it’s so special.
It looks perfect for a little one to carry around and cuddle with. My youngest prefers a puffy cuddly quilt for sleeping even as an adult.
So pretty and warm . I use fleece and similar fabrics for baby quilts. Thanks for sharing I love it.