Friday, November 12, 2010

Sew & Tell Friday: Once Begun is Half Done

Otherwise known as "Let's Tidy Up the Nursery."  Ever since we have known about the Big News, I've had a hard time concentrating on doing any sewing for anyone else.  Unfortunately for a sweet soon-to-be mother who ordered a custom crib quilt from me.  I had to dig deep to get this thing made, but it's at the long-arm quilter right now.  Yay!  Now I just need to bust out the little pillow with pom-pom fringe in the same fabrics and I will be on to the next thing.  Even though it was hard to start, I like how this turned out.  She requested Michael Miller's Plain Jane fabric in navy and yellow.  That was almost mission impossible - out of the ten stores I looked in, only one had any left.  And that store was 45 minutes away.  Bah.  (I swear I checked every online store, too.  Double bah.)

I also got a binding on the Sherry Berry winter quilt.  This is such a pretty quilt in person - I don't think the photos are doing it justice.  Also, the back is the coziest.

I asked Bridget to pose in it for me and she was very reluctant to get out of this quilt.  Especially since it was cold outside.

There are some great finishes over at Amy's blog.  Check them out, eh!  Happy Sew & Tell Friday.

11 comments:

Trisha said...

Beautiful! I love the quilting on your Sherry Berry quilt.

KQ said...

Love them!

Allison and Noah Riley said...

Better believe I only got as far as the "Big News" link and had to dash away to read that post first. Thanks for writing inverted pyramid style :). Too big of news to bury at the end1

Leslie said...

Both are gorgeous and I especially love your quilting on the SHerry Berry quilt, so pretty!

Leslie said...

this quilt is so cute, and cozy!!!

Paulette said...

I love both of these! The quilting on the Sherry Berry quilt is really nice. Looks cozy!

Cecily said...

OMG CONGRATS on the Big News!! And the Sherry Berry quilt is gorgeous - love the quilting!!

p.s.phyllis sews said...

Lovely work and lovely colors! Thanks so much for sharing.

Angie said...

The daisies are ADORABLE! We have that fabric and the Mormon Handicraft and I've loved it for months. Maybe you should make me something (like a bag) with daisies on it! You don't have much else to do ;).

Diane said...

THese are both so lovely! Love the colors in the in both... although they are certainly different.

Dianne said...

Congrats on the Big News!!!! What a wonderful, wonderful thing! I am so happy for you and your family! And, you're quilts are so beautiful. I don't blame your daughter for not wanting to unwrap herself from that quilt....it looks so snuggly and warm!