Oh Deer, A Work in Progress

I began this quilt just shortly after finishing "Let's Play".  I bought a couple of OH DEER by Momo for Moda Fabrics charm packs and some yardage for the back but I'm undecided as to how big it should be, who it's for, should I add a border or just leave as is.  I think it would be a charming baby quilt but then look at our bedroom, and think maybe it will be for us this time.  And so on and so forth.  I will probably just press pause for now and pick it up again when I'm inspired.  I do like how the plus signs (+) came together and the colors.  Ella also supervised the pinning and sewing of the rows.  She's a real trooper.

Let's Play!

I finally finished it! I started this gift project several months ago for a dear friend's little toddler boy but parenthood took over and I had to put it down for the last few months. It felt great to be sewing again and I finished it in record time with Miss Ella watching from her bouncer. She was such a sweetheart letting mommy work in 30 minute increments! I call this quilt "Let's Play" because it features all the things that little boys love to play with - helicopters, cars, dinosaurs, robots. It will also be fun to play I SPY with this one at bedtime. I didn't use a pattern. Instead, I just let it organically come together with rows of 5inch squares and 2inch white sashing. I used the big red dots as outside "Side" borders and the binding is green fabric with red dots. The back is primary color dots on a background and I quilted it with horizontal and vertical "in the ditch" lines using red, green and blue thread on the back and white on the front. I loved how it turned out and especially enjoyed the bear hug and thanks I received from my sweet and gracious friend!

QuiltCon 2013

Miss Ella was a hit at QuiltCon!  It was her very first quilt convention (and mine too).  She cooed and gurgled at all the ladies and was a real gem in the exhibit hall while Mommy participated in a few craft projects - zipper bracelet and door hanger.  We had to have our picture taken at the Moda BakeShop and scored some amazing Red Riding Hood fabric and other pinks and reds for Miss Ella's quilt.  We also were fascinated by the quilt displays.  Amazing work.