“Rookie of the Year” quilts

Jaybird Quilts created a wonderful new book called 

Quilts for Baby & Beyond. 

The twins were arriving soon and it was

just the inspiration I needed to give a pattern from the book a try!

The quilt I decided on is called “Rookie of the Year” and its round. She designed it round so it can be used when baby is in the stroller. 

This way none of the edges drag!! 

(I ended up having to go with flat sides

though due to fabric shortage... 

but I am happy with them.)

I found this wonderful science print 

that I cut for both centers. 

Then I cut up a stack of bright solids

 and made sure it included 

the same colors in each- 

but layed them out in different patterns.

It was a very simple pattern using my 

Jaybird Quilts Sidekick Ruler

I placed a fusible batting in the middle

and used a grey Minky for the backing.

When it was time for a binding,

I decided to go 2 different colors 

to give it a bit more variation...

And here is what I ended up with!

I could hardly wait to surprise my DD 

and grandson with this visits deliveries!

Lil' TwinZ & Diapers

I decided it was time to start helping Abraham prepare to be a big brother... 

for the twins will debut soon.

I knew he'd grown attached to this doll from Lovevery...

So I contacted them, ordered a second one-

 and shipped it here. 

As soon as it arrived, 

I started to work out a pattern for the pillow.

I copied the layout of the TwinZ pillow 

I knew my DD would be using for the twins.

I used fabric I had laying about and 

stuffed it full of leftover batting pieces... 

easy peasy.

Creating the diapers... not so much!

I made quite a few- 

before I finally got a good 

working pattern that I could 

duplicate consistently. 

They close with velcro so he can use them- 

without updating his snap skills!

 

Handmade for Christmas... 2021

Handmade for Christmas... 2021

PlumEasy Hot Pads... Precut squares of varied sizes with jazzy folds all glued in place before sewing down... and then the magic happens!

To go with each hot pad- I also created an ITH dish towel topper:

Once completed- I paired them up... added in some kitchen utensils and created special gifts

For Abraham... I also created a chefs hat and apron & mitts!

I English Paper Pieced several new ornaments for us:

And these 2 were new 

ITH machine embroidery creations!

I even created breakfast trays for Christmas Day!

The Cellists Glasses

Many years back, I spent several months creating an art quilt of my son playing his cello. 

Here it is displayed in our local quilt show:

"Mason's Cello"- 

a quilted arts portrait of my son 

using mixed techniques of purchased 

and hand dyed fabrics, piecing, applique, 

reverse applique, thread painting, free motion quilting... And a whole lot of artistic stress! 

March 18, 2016 

I entered it in to my local show... but it's eyes were so overpowering, I took it home after the show and banished it to the stack. I always hoped to some day get better at eyeballs.I didn't.Recently, I noticed sunglasses worn indoors are oddly back in style. (Why, I will never know!) But- It gave me a chance to cover those darn killer eyes and give this quilt a new chance at display.

Not ideal, I know... 

but I think it works well enough 

to display in his old bedroom!

The Nebula... A journey achieved!

It's finished!!! One & a half years on a journey to Nebula with several thousand internet friends ---

After a wonderful monthly 

Journey to nebula of achievement- 

it was time for a double the Block of the month. 

I used 1 set from fabrics from mailed kit- 

and 1 set from my hoard.

Some were easier than others, 

but all were created mostly ON TME!!!

So many background pieces 

had to be cut and pieced... 

But eventually- It was pieced!!!

Then came the quilting...

And finally the hand binding...

Shhh.... I'll give it to the kids for Christmas!!! 

(Mine will have to wait a while...)

Christmas 2021: 

Mason & Zoë got their quilt for Christmas!

38 days 'til Christmas!

 I've started sewing Christmas gifts! 

And- I'm excited to say I'm actually making progress!

Hot Pads are SEW easy using PlumEasy pattern paper!

Eventually, I created TWELVE different ones!!!

Next up- Hand Towels: 

I actually downloaded an ITH machine embroidery for the toppers...

After the in-the-hoop topper creation, 

I pressed the towel in to position & 

sewed each one in place

Then I paired up towels and Hot pads... 

Pairings ready to be wrapped!!!

Meanwhile, preparing for a visit to my grandson, the sewing theme for him was cooking as well!

A sneak peak of the dish towels all will get with their hot pads is also ready for travel!

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And, in EPP, 

I finished my first large set of rings