Check out those Fireworks!This gorgeous quilt was made by my Mother-in-Law a few years ago. Today it is proudly drying outside on our laundry line. Quite fitting as today there will be fireworks booming everywhere in the US.
Enjoy your day.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Monday, July 2, 2007
Isaac's Latest Quilt is Complete!
I finished Isaac's latest quilt over the weekend. Not bad timing either considering that I just started it last week and I usually get distracted by other projects for a few months before I actually finish that which I originally started.What progress!Anyway, it is a very simple quilt that consists of 6" squares of many of Isaac's favorite "things". It was a breeze to piece together. I lined it with 100% cotton muslin between the top and the matching backing ... thus making it a light summer quilt. Then I machine topstitched around each square as well as the borders. Lastly, I handstitched the binding. It was a fun and simple project that I will likely make many more of ... including perhaps some on Etsy if anyone is interested ;)
For Isaac's sake, I also thought I would detail here what each square represents for him. From top to bottom, left to right ...
- Chickadees in Birch Trees: you love to watch them fly and to listen to their songs.
- Household Tools: you rather play with screwdrivers than with any toy.
- Horses: you call them "neighs" and you get tickled every time you see one.
- Dogs: Jack is your favorite and you always need to pat every dog you see.
- Planes: the sound of a plane can stop you in your tracks. You love to watch them in the sky.
- Construction Vehicles: really... what boy doesn't love them?
- Tigers: though you have only seen them in books, you are fascinated by them.
- The Sky: one of your first phrases was, "Hi Sky" as you admired the clouds.
- Flowers: Son, you would be content to play in a patch of wildflowers for most of the day.
- Ducks: you love to follow our pet ducks around. This was also one of your first words.
- Cats: against my better judgement, you do love cats. Ugh.
- Crayons: not to draw with, but to throw all over the room and down the stairs.
- Dancing: your absolute favorite activity. I also imagine that this square represents you and your future brother.
- Music: one needs music to dance! And you love to sing to it, too.
- Bears: Little Bear, Pooh Bear, Brother Bear. You have a thing for watching bears on TV.
- Watching TV: though we certainly limit your viewing, you are wild for Sesame Street, Little Bear, etc.
- Farm Animals: we love to visit all the farm animals we can find!
- Chickens: how could you live at our home and NOT love chickens?
- Rabbits: you call them "BunBuns" and you love to search the yard for them.
- Kids: boy do you love to hug other kids. Especially Meg, Devon and Sydney.
- Nuts and Bolts: you are forever collecting nuts, bolts, screws and nails around the house so that you can hand them to Daddy.
- Farm Tractors: they drive by our house often and you never tire of watching them.
- Dandelions: Mommy taught you how to blow their seeds all around. This excites you.
- Cars & Trucks: while driving, you love to show Mommy the difference between a car and a truck.
- Frogs: ribbit! Your first gift from Mommy and Daddy was a stuffed frog that croaks. He is often your favorite dance partner.
Love,
Jodi (aka Mommy)
