Monday, 25 January 2016

Quilting With Love

We have spent a lot of the weekend  listening to the news of the pod of whales in our local area who swam into shallow waters.  The first death was reported at Hunstanton and then there were three further deaths at the seaside town of Skegness, a mere 7 miles away from our home.  A real tragedy, it was heart rendering to see as reports were made on the local news.

On a lighter note I have been working on my quilt and have impressed myself with the progress.


 
The hexagons were stitched onto the fabric patches using a blanket stitch.  I chose a vibrant Cath Kidston green thread to make it pop!
 
The patches were then hand stitched together.  I used some scrapbook paper to ensure they were all 12" x 12".
 

 
The papers removed and a sandwich of batting and fabric backing were pinned together.  Stitching them all together is a work in progress.
 

 
I am happy with the progress and love the colour mix.  It is to be a gift for my daughter for the nursing chair. 
 


 
Every stitch, a stitch filled with love.  A heirloom in the making for my new baby Grandson due next month.  I am so excited and am looking forward to meeting him.
 
 
I am just hoping that I will have it finished in time...
 
I am working on it in the lounge so that I don't have to keep popping in and out to the craft room but it does make for an untidy room which I am not used to.  Needs must, I am on a mission.  I have big plans to crochet a cushion for said nursing chair but that could just be a pipe dream at this stage.
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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32 comments:

  1. Shortbread and Ginger25 January 2016 at 02:40

    It is lovely! The colours are just perfect.
    Liz

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  2. Simple Living25 January 2016 at 02:59

    Very nice, she will love it.

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  3. Unknown25 January 2016 at 03:09

    Your quilt is looking great, I am sure your daughter will love it. Terrible tragedy about the whales - so sad. xx

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  4. Sheila25 January 2016 at 03:34

    So, so sad to hear about the whales. Heartbreaking.

    Your quilt is beautiful. I need to be a little more adventurous in the fabrics I put together I think-x-

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  5. Unknown25 January 2016 at 04:09

    I heard about the whales on the news mother nature can be so cruel at times. Your quilt is lovely your little grandson is going to be so snug under it and I am sure your daughter will adore it a lovely family heirloom. dee x

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  6. Gill - That British Woman25 January 2016 at 04:31

    I too heard about the whales, such a sad story. Well done on all the hand stitching and as you say it's stitched with love.

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  7. Jo25 January 2016 at 04:33

    I've only caught glimpses of the news over the weekend so I hadn't heard about the whales, how terribly sad. Your quilt is looking fabulous, your daughter will be thrilled with it.

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  8. Pam25 January 2016 at 04:46

    EPP hexies are lovely for baby quilts, I have a queen sized one on a slow simmer, it started about 18 months ago and should be cooked in another 18. I do like the colour combinations, those splashes of yellow and gold lift it to another level.

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  9. Frugally challenged25 January 2016 at 04:59

    That quilt is lovely - so trad and yet so modern! Great colours.

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  10. Meredith25 January 2016 at 05:12

    Your stitching is so even and tiny. Well done on the progress so far, knowing you it will be done today! It is a lovely gift for a new baby.
    Hugs,
    Meredtih

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  11. Billie Jo25 January 2016 at 05:25

    How blessed is your daughter to receive such a love filled gift!
    It is beautiful!!!
    Have a cozy week, my friend.

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  12. Janet25 January 2016 at 06:19

    Fabulous sewing. Your stitches are so neat and even. A wonderful gift for your daughter.

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  13. Anna25 January 2016 at 07:08

    So sweet !!!!!!!!!!!!
    Have a lovely week !
    Anna

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  14. Mac n' Janet25 January 2016 at 07:18

    So pretty! Your daughter will love it.

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  15. Nancy Chan25 January 2016 at 07:32

    Sad news about the whales. I can see your quilt of love. It is one stitch at a time and your hand work is so neat and beautiful. I do not have that much patience.

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  16. Linda P25 January 2016 at 08:26

    A beautiful quilt and gift for your daughter. It's good to see the different stages in the making of it. You must be getting excited about the coming event. Have a good week.

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  17. Henny Penny25 January 2016 at 08:36

    You truly are amazing. The quilts that you make for the family!! and you must be a wonderful cook!! Those dishes in your last post look delicious.

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  18. Jennifer Hays25 January 2016 at 09:58

    What a beautiful quilt. I think it's so wonderful that you're making this for your daughter. When she nurses her baby, she will feel close to her mother too. You're a lovely mother.

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  19. Teresa Kasner25 January 2016 at 10:56

    Wow, you have really whipped this out fast! I know your daughter and her baby will treasure this forever. A nice family heirloom. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  20. Christine25 January 2016 at 11:03

    The quilt and squares are just wonderful! I love them! Congrats on a job well done!

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  21. Amy at love made my home25 January 2016 at 12:03

    Your quilt is beautiful!!! I know that it will be greatly loved and much treasured! Such a lovely gift. It was such a shame about the whales wasn't it, so very sad. xx

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  22. Anonymous25 January 2016 at 15:20

    That will be a great quilt for teaching colors too when the time comes. Beautiful work.

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  23. Connie25 January 2016 at 15:23

    I am so sorry to hear about those whales, what a sad shame.
    Your quilt is lovely . . . I really do like the colors you picked and I am a huge hexies fan. It is going to be a treasure.
    Connie :)

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  24. handmade by amalia26 January 2016 at 00:11

    The story of the whales just breaks my heart. I wish that life was a movie and you could all get together and mount a daring rescue.
    Amalia
    xo

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  25. Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me26 January 2016 at 01:50

    I saw the story about the whales on the news this evening, such a shame.
    Love your quilting, I have a book sitting in my craft room on quilting maybe I may make it my 2017 learn a new craft challenge. This year I'm trying to learn knitting/crochet :)

    Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me

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  26. Unknown26 January 2016 at 03:34

    I was reading about the whales too, so sad. I'd love to see whales one day, such amazing animals.

    Love your quilt, the pattern and the colours are absolutely gorgeous

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  27. karen26 January 2016 at 04:56

    Well you have impressed me with your quilting skills, so beautiful!! Bummer about the whales.

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  28. Jill at emeraldcottage27 January 2016 at 00:53

    It's really lovely, such a lot of work and love has gone into it :)
    Jillxo

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  29. Deborah Montgomery27 January 2016 at 17:54

    Beautiful quilt! Such a happy time, preparing for a new baby. That's so sad about the whales.

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  30. Gracie Saylor28 January 2016 at 20:01

    The quilt is precious...so well done! I'm so sorry to read about the whales, and wonder too, what led them astray. xx

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  31. Wendy McDonagh-Valentine29 January 2016 at 09:19

    Beautiful colors!! xoxo

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  32. Amber at Sequin Stitches 15 February 2016 at 12:20

    Love the hand stitching, I keep practicing but not tried blanket stitch yet! Its a beautiful quilt x

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