Thursday, March 25, 2010

Brit's Quilt

We have eight grandchildren as of now, and I have made quilts  for each of them.  Starting with the oldest I will show their quilts.
This is Brittany ----
She is a sweetie, and I enjoy her company.  We've had some fun times when Grandpa takes the boys trick- or-treating and we get to answer the door..Actually she does that usually, but we enjoy the sights together.   We have also carved pumpkins together with her brothers--that's fun too.  Brit has always been a girly girl--she really loved dolls when she was little.  She likes to cook, and craft--she makes her own jewelry!  She enjoys hanging out with her friends--she always has lots of them.
I made her quilt for her 14th birthday, if I remember right.
Here I had cut it out.  I love the way we cut out quilts these days--it's so fast.  (Is my age showing?)

Here the blocks are being sewn.

With the blocks assembled and borders on, the quilting begins---I love my Janome.  Best present my hubby ever gave me. (I did get to pick it out though.)  I almost didn't get it because of the pricy price.  My hubby didn't mind the price, but I did.  Every time I sew, I say,"I  LOVE my Janome!"

It's almost completely quilted here.  The toy chest/ottoman is the right height for me to do my quilting without back strain.  And ......here it is.

I named it "Laffy Taffy".
This isn't such a great picture of it.  I like to photograph them outside when I can.  There, the lighting is better than a flash.   I think the flash just washes out the colors and texture.

5 comments:

  1. What a wonderful talent you have! You grandchildren will forever treasure this!

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  2. Your grandaughter is beautiful. So is the quilt! Love all those cheery colors in it.
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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  3. Lovely granddaughter and beautiful quilt.

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  4. I love the color combo. It's eyepopping!
    ☺ Celeste

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  5. What a stunning quilt! Love the bright colours.

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