I often have issues with sleeping, and when I am concerned, worried or generally unsettled about something, it is worst. I am at that "place"--some personal family worry's going on and of course there is not one single thing I can do about it. Let me just say, for those of you with small children, enjoy your parenting challenges---the worst thing in the world is to be a parent of adult children. Given the fact that although they are old, you are older and still know more than they (although they don't think so), but no one listens to you and you have NO control---but that is for another discussion.
At any rate, what I do when I can't sleep is go to my quilting space. I really liked the last quilt I made and wanted to make it larger for a toddler and so------
It is 59 inches square...Super Sized. I figured it out on a piece of paper and went for it, measuring as I went. The solids are some Moda 5 inch charm packs I had (remember I am trying to use what I have). The background is a fabric called "Hidden Letters" (if you click on the picture it will enlarge). I think it is prefect for a boy or girl child. I am not going to put on a border since the material is directional and I would waste a lot trying to get it to go the right way. I am debating whether to put a minky back on. Since a toddler would use this, it might be better to put a cotton backing on. I have some really cute baby blue polka-dot fabric I may use.
I get such a sense of happiness with making quilts anyway, and when it is as a "gift" it makes me feel good to share a talent (I think it is anyway) to make someone else happy. Just think if others enjoyed "passing it on", how much better this world would be. Thanks Sandra for your comment on my last posts! I really want to thank YOU for giving me this opportunity!!
Anyway, one toddler/older child quilt down, five more to go!
At any rate, what I do when I can't sleep is go to my quilting space. I really liked the last quilt I made and wanted to make it larger for a toddler and so------
It is 59 inches square...Super Sized. I figured it out on a piece of paper and went for it, measuring as I went. The solids are some Moda 5 inch charm packs I had (remember I am trying to use what I have). The background is a fabric called "Hidden Letters" (if you click on the picture it will enlarge). I think it is prefect for a boy or girl child. I am not going to put on a border since the material is directional and I would waste a lot trying to get it to go the right way. I am debating whether to put a minky back on. Since a toddler would use this, it might be better to put a cotton backing on. I have some really cute baby blue polka-dot fabric I may use.
I get such a sense of happiness with making quilts anyway, and when it is as a "gift" it makes me feel good to share a talent (I think it is anyway) to make someone else happy. Just think if others enjoyed "passing it on", how much better this world would be. Thanks Sandra for your comment on my last posts! I really want to thank YOU for giving me this opportunity!!
Anyway, one toddler/older child quilt down, five more to go!
Girl you are blessing these families with your gift of talent, time and treasures !
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