The pattern for the Forties Chevron quilt in my last post can be found here for FREE (thanks Jane)!
I got new patterns back from the printer today. I wrote the patterns back in November/December knowing I’d be too busy after baby arrived…so its really nice to have them finished and in my hands.
After the kids are tucked in bed I’ve been sewing and watching Downton Abby on my Kindle. I wish it would never end…except I can’t stand Thomas or the curly bangs maid.
Yesterday I started another double hourglass quilt…this time using a template I got from Jodi’s shop. This template uses 2 ½" strips, so I figure if I make a block like this every time I have extra strips instead of throwing them in the scrap bin…I’ll have a fab quilt eventually.
The blocks square up to 8", so luckily I won’t have to make 10000 of them and they go together really fast.
Because I can’t post without a Sophie picture:
I love snuggling with her in the mornings.
Courtney
O'brien is the worst! I think worse than thomas.
Such a sweet sleeping babe!
Becky
Such pretty quilts. I have a grand-daughter, Sophie :) NOBODY likes Thomas or the curly-bangs maid--hehe
Linda at Roscoe's Ma
What a sweet, sweet little girl! Hey, I found a recipe for Creme Sticks. Want me to send it to you? After you see what is in them, you probably won't want to eat one ever again!!
Rory
UGH! O'Brien. I can't remember watching a show where I actually disliked a character as much as her. But the whole show is so wonderful....can't wait for it to come back on in September.
Dora, the Quilter
Wow, what a beautiful little sweetie!
Annabella
What a beautiful image, and love your bed linen!
Sarahendipity
Heehee. Glad to know I'm not the only one! ;) Lovely quilt!!
Auntie Pami
Awww. She looks so peaceful. Love the dimple! What fabric are you using? Looks very familiar.
notes of sincerity
Have you seen Larkrise to Candleford? :0)
Your little miss Sophie is so sweet!
Kati from Kati's Quilting
She looks so peaceful while sleeping! Your quilt will look awesome, can't wait to see it finished!
vintage grey
Sophie is so sweet!! Love the hourglass block!! So pretty! xo Heather
Marian
Oh my goodness Sophie is soooo gorgeous! What a beautiful baby!!
Thank you for the chevron quilt pattern! I loved the one you made and hope to make one soon.
Just Carol
Thanks for the Chevron quilt pattern--love it. Such a sweet baby!
Shannyn
Sophie is beautiful!
randi--i have to say
Your little one is so precious!
I haven't started Downton Abbey yet. Since I have a tendency to get addicted to programs, I am procrastinating starting the 1st episode!
Live a Colorful Life
I want to make chevrons. I want to make double hourglass blocks. And Sophie is adorable!!
felicity
*I* want to snuggle with that little lovebug!
I am just in the middle of Season 2 of DA. Love love it. Bates! *dreamy sigh*
Nedra
Thanks so much for the link to the Forties Chevron. If I wasn't in the midst of 3 large quilt projects, I would start this one today! Great way to use up scraps.
Jayme
Ok, O'brien is horrible!!!!! And I'm only on episode 7 of the first season! Netflix doesn't have anymore on the tv subscription. So I have to wait til I can get them another way. Lame. In an better note, Sophie is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kellie
Oh my my my... she is gorgeous Allison! I love cuddling with my guy in the morning too... he's 7 months now, I'm not ready to give it up just yet :)
Melanie@Crafty Cupboard
I got one of Jodi's acrylic templates for that too... and then we moved a week later and I haven't seen it since. Darn that invisible acrylic.
Have we seen these new patterns yet? :)
susiloci
Que maravilla de bloques, de quilt....y que hermoso bebé.
Suvi
Sophie is such a cutie! that double hour glass looks like a fun block, I'll have to remember it whem my new stash of Amelie arrives.
I watched 2 seasons plus the christmas special of downton abbey in 2 days...totally addicting.
leanne
love that double hourglass ruler - thanks for showing it :)
Elsa
Love the quilts ~ especially the double hourglass quilt. It's really pretty!
Ah, Sophie is such a sweet baby ~ I love how babies look when they're sleeping.
themissymom
Enjoy that snuggle time. It is wonderful and sweet and gets you through so many rough spots later!
Pretty quilt ;-)
Deb
So do you like using the new template that you purchased to make these blocks? I still want to make one of them, just haven't started it yet.
Dianne
Love the double hourglass block and making them with scraps is a brilliant idea.
No wonder you love to cuddle with your adorable little one, she looks so cuddly and sweet!
euphoria
I'm so so so excited to hear that you have new patterns coming out!
I just LOVE your patterns, so beautiful and so quick to put together!
ancee
Love the picture of your beautiful baby girl! Your quilts & patterns are the best. You mentioned new patterns, when can we see them, looking forward to all your wonderful creations, I think I have one of every one you have made. Thanks so much, Nancy
Gayle
Sophie is beautiful and your quilts are too.
Mary/Sy Lake Quilts
Sewing and watching Downton at the same time? I couldn't do it! I can't wait for the next season, but i think it will be next January for us in the states. (hope i am wrong about that.)
Sophie is beautiful! but why do we only see her sleeping?
Ruth
Were those Sophie's feet and shoes standing on the blocks in the first picture? They look about the right size...
Chris {frecklemama}
She's SO GORGEOUS. I can't believe how old she looks already. Those cheeks and her sweet mouth. No wonder you can't get enough snuggles. I'm glad you're enjoying that sweet girl. And kudos for working ahead on the patterns. I'm sure it wasn't easy at the time but man how nice it must feel now.
Cheryl Arkison
Your Sophie and my Nikolai. Cuteness and trouble abound should we ever get them together!
RHome410
Beautiful! I love the idea to use 2 1/2 inch strips as you go, so they're already made later.
texgal55
Such a darling baby girl! Mine are all grown and how I miss not having any babies around! As a side note: What kind of Kindle do you have? Is it also a phone? I've been debating and debating........
Denise Russell
OMG... what a cute baby! Congrats!