Thursday, December 20, 2012

Happy Christmas II, Finished!









Happy Christmas II is done! I've added "almost" orange peel quilting with a walking foot like my friend Ruth and again I can't seem to follow directions. My shapes don't exactly meet, instead they line up and criss-cross. I still like it, but it's definitely different. Michael Miller's holiday stripe was perfect for the binding. Isn't it fun cut on the bias? 

The label is written with a Sakura Pigma Micron pen, heat set it and then framed out with scraps. The backing is from The Good Life by Deena Rutter. Early on I decided that this quilt will be a gift for someone special.

A little back story for you. Five years ago, my daughter was supposed to born on New Years Day. Instead, she was delivered two weeks early via emergency c-section. It was right before Christmas and I barely remember that time. We were were tucked into our hospital room being nursed back to health. The only sign of the holidays was a little ornament taped to my door. This thoughtful touch of peace and holiday cheer made me smile.

I'll be taking this sweet little quilt to our local hospital to bring a smile to another family that finds themselves in the hospital during Christmas.

Happy Elving,
-A

Further Reading: Leftovers? Yes please!

16 comments:

  1. That's gorgeous, and so sweet of you Adrienne

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  2. How sweet of you to donate this to someone at the hospital. That is a wonderful sentiment. Your daughter is a beautiful blessing!!

    I like the curved corners and the binding IS whimsical:)

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  3. A tear remembering. Beautifully putting heart and soul into action. That is why I love you so.

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  4. Beautiful quilt and perfect binding! Someone will be very pleased to have it.

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  5. The quilt is precious. Thanks for the idea - I like simple things I can do with my walking foot. I'll have to remember this one. Good job!

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  6. What a sweet post! My son was born eight weeks early two years ago this January. I always take a quilt to the NICU on his birthday to give to a family that finds themselves unexpectedly spending lots of time at the hospital instead of at home with their new baby.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  7. Yeah, you fill my heart.
    Oh, and by the way, the quilt is absolutely beautiful. I especially love the backing fabric. (Papa)

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  8. How sweet to bless someone with a quilt at Christmas. Your thoughtfulness will be appreciated. connie

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  9. What a sweet quilt. Love the label too!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  10. Congrats on your finish. What a lovely gift to give to a stranger at xmas. Happy holiday season :)

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  11. What a wonderful thing to do, that is so thoughtful of you. It's a beautiful quilt, the recipient will be thrilled, and very touched, I'm sure.

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  12. I love your quilting! I know what you mean, too - my twins were born just before Christmas last year. The whole season was a blur and I almost forgot to celebrate!

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