Chase's Rainbow

My cousin-in-law and I are pretty close.  Our families spent a lot of time together while our children were growing up.  Our youngest daughters (born 5 days apart) both had their first babies this year - my grandson, Vincent, born in March and my cousin's grandson, Chase, born in September.

It took me a while to decide what to make for Chase's quilt then I stumbled upon a piece of "Safari Life" fabric in The Pink Room and bought some Kona Solids from Sarah at Patchworks Plus to make a rainbow to tone in with the "Safari Life" fabric.

The backing fabric wasn't big enough for the quilt so I added a couple of "stripes" to the sides.

Jenny, AngelCake Quilting, used Ikat design and it looks terrific.

The Triceratopses are made so it's time to start sewing the quilt top together.

I think I may have enough fabric leftover to make the smaller quilt (48" sq) as well.

Most time this week has been spent cutting out new quilts.

"Master Plan" designed by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co

"Joyful", a new Thimble Blossoms design

I like have a few quilt options to sew - don't tend to work on one quilt at a time.

When Jenni turned 21, I made her two quilts and one was from Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric.  I've been saving this fabric for 13 years or so and made a little romper for Vinnie for the coming summer.

During the week Jenni sent me some photos of Vinnie wearing this yellow top/pants set that I knitted when I was pregnant with Michael 40 years ago.  This shade of yellow looks lovely on Mr Personality.

Blueberry Kisses

"Blueberry Kisses" is the next Thimbles and Needles quilt that I've finished.  The original quilt features lots of blue fabrics for the crosses and sashing squares but I didn't think I had enough of one fabric in my stash so decided to make a very scrappy version.

The quilt is very large, 92" x 102", so sits beautifully on the bed.

The quilt has gone to a new home and the owner wanted to sew down the binding, so that saved me from a big job.

Jenni, AngelCake Quilting, quilted this with Elegant Feathers - the texture is beautiful.

I love the backing - looked so lovely and fresh for this quilt.

I've also been making pieces for the "Loveliness" blocks each day and am ready to start sewing these into the blocks.

Last Monday was a fantastic day as I was able to visit Jenni, Kurt and Vincent - I haven't seen them for going on to 4 months so have missed a lot of Vincent's development.  He is now sitting up, commando crawling and chatting so much - loads of fun and very busy.  Had to take it easy with Vincent as he's not seen any other people besides his Mummy and Daddy.

They are coming to visit tomorrow - very much looking forward to seeing them again.

Sewing

I decided the October long weekend would be the time to sew all the beautiful fabrics from Material Difference into clothes for the little sweethearts.  I was on leave for the next week as well, so lots of sewing time, I thought.  Amazing where time goes especially when on leave.  Restrictions had eased enough for two little sweethearts to stay over on the long weekend, so sewing was postponed for a couple of days - so fantastic to see them (it had been almost 4 months).  I was very brave and didn't cry.

Tracksuits for three grandchildren and two tops for Vincent.  I chose french terry for these fabrics and they are beautiful to sew with.

I made a couple of knit fabric dresses for a friend and there was some fabric leftover, so little sweetheart T scored two t-shirts.

A couple of dresses to make for T plus a dress and blouse for Jenni to go - maybe next week.

I've been working on the Dinosaurs quilt in amongst other sewing.

Triceratopses to make and then the quilt top can be put together.

Electrolite

"Electrolite" is another pattern from new designer Thimbles and Needles.  I really like her use of scrappy accent and low volume fabrics and the easy way the blocks go together.  Great designs to use up loads of favourite small pieces from my stash.

Karen, Quilting on the Coast, quilted this one with Flowers for Lynda.

I wanted the quilt to be more bed-sized so I added a braid border.  First time with one of these and I was really happy with how it turned out.

Love this backing fabric - Beach House designed by Jen Kingwell.  I was very tempted to make a dress for me out of it.

Bradley Street

 One of my dearest friends married an Englishman and has lived in England for over 40 years.  In August her first grandchild was born so a quilt needed to be made.  Fortunately I had a load of Aussie-themed fabrics already cut into squares and enough teal solid for another Bradley Street quilt.

All the print fabrics are Jocelyn Proust designs from Spotlight of May Gibbs designs from Nerida Hansen Fabrics.  The backing is a cute koala Jocelyn Proust print.

Jenny from AngelCake Quilting used the Wattle design - it's so lovely.

The quilt has arrived in UK.

I also made a cushion cover for Jenni and Kurt and Jenni quilted this too.