Memory making

One of the reasons I began making baby items was that I received so many lovely baby items when my son was born that I wanted to give these types of gifts to others.  Handmade gifts are just so nice to give and receive.  They are made with love!  Corny, I know...

So I have made all my kids blankets, clothing, softies, toys, etc... I hope they cherish them years from now. 

I wanted to share one of my baby blankets...let's just say it qualifies as vintage now.  It is so beautiful and my mom can't seem to remember who made it for me.  But the detail is AMAZING.  It makes me want to try some needleturn applique and embroidery.  I just love it. 

Look at these amazing scalloped edges! 

It's a keeper!

Scrappy Quilt

I admire the time, precision, planning and skill required for quilting...I really do.  I just don't have it though.  I attempted a quilt for Sammy and then when I realized that I only had enough squares for about 1/3 of a top...I got impatient and I improvised.  I had tons of scrap chenille leftover so why not incorporate it and make a column quilt.

And he needed his name on it too...

I had a bit of a bird theme going on here. 

If you want to see some really cool quilts...check out Mary at Molly Flanders.  She is amazing!  Mary, you might be seeing me soon in one of your quilting classes.   I feel a long term project is in my future.  Happy Sewing!