I love that line from an old
Herman's Hermits song, but I might be dating myself with that admission.
My second whirlygig baby quilt is finished. I enjoyed working on this second quilt just as much as the first, but completing it was a bit of a challenge. My mind has started to wander.
I love autumn, with richly coloured leaves, spice scented candles and pumpkins. (Christine has posted wonderful recipes for 'Pumpkin Orange Spice Bread' and 'Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies'.) Canadian Thanksgiving is right around the corner -- Monday, October 11. We will feast a day earlier as the 10th is also our daughter's birthday. We have so much to be thankful for.
I have made a few trips to my local fabric and craft stores. A 'Stack and Whack' quilt has been on my wish list since "Love" first posted photos of her Stack and Whack blocks last year. The paisley fabric was purchased with that quilt in mind. No plans yet for the 1930's reproduction prints. The counted cross-stitch kit would make a lovely gift once it is stitched and framed, and the book seemed to be calling my name.
More reproduction prints were delivered yesterday. The 'Hello Betty' layer cake would make a super throw, and I can see an apron or two in the yard goods (inspiration from Kathleen).
Back to the whirlygig quilt. It was made for a baby whose parents wanted a birth day surprise. I was convinced that this baby would be a boy, so I decided to play it safe and swapped the three pink fabrics in the first quilt for three less girly prints. I need not have bothered. Baby number two is a beautiful little girl. I'll have a chance to meet her soon.
Once more, with the addition of a book and this time a bib (pattern from Quilts and more, and inspiration from Kathleen), my gift is ready.
Now I can really enjoy autumn.
Sandy
The whirlygig quilt is great and I'm sure the little girl will be just as happy with it as it is. Made with love is more important! And your quilt shop goodies look great, except that paper piecing book that made me go "ACK!" because I don't much care for it. And I look forward to seeing the stack-and-whack quilt - they always come out so incredibly different than you'd ever expect and they're always so beautiful, it's fun.
ReplyDeleteThe whirlygig quilt is very pretty and perfect for a little girl. It doesn't have to be pink. Your fabrics are yummy, can't wait to see what you make with them, too.
ReplyDeleteOooooh! That paisley will make an intriguing stack and whack! Can't wait to see it take form. The whirlygig little quilt is so cute, and will be much loved no doubt. I'll be interested in how you like the paper piecing; I haven't done much of it, but do want to someday. ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteThis whirlygig quilt is just as fun as the last one. Lucky baby. The book you chose to give with it was one of my favourites to read to my kids. It's a lovely book. You have some nice goodies there. I can't wait to see what you make withall of them! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteVery fun goods you have there;) I would love to see an apron done with those reproduction prints..good stuff;) I've been eye balling making one of those whirly gig quilts...will have to find the pattern again;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting!!
I love the whirly gig baby quilt! I went to Quilting on Turtle Hill to save the instructions. Looks like a good way to use up scraps. The bib is really cute too!
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