The Cutest Safari Animal Quilt Yet

I'll admit it.  I'm a procrastinator.  I just finished my niece's Christmas present this afternoon.

But it is the cutest quilting project that I've put together yet so hopefully it's worth being a little late (not that she'll realize it being that she's not even three months old yet.).

I do really like my safari animals as you all know....So safari animals were the obvious selection when I was perusing the fabric store.  And then to make it just a bit better, some satin binding....every one needs a little satin edging around their blanket.  I can assure you, it makes the blanket so much better.  I love this one so much that I'm tempted to keep it for myself.....But I promised I'd get it in the mail tomorrow so I guess I'm out of luck.

Angel's Hands Foundation Quilt

I finally finished it.  This is my biggest quilting project to date.  I'd wager to say that this will remain my biggest project ever until I have a really good workspace. 

Angel's Hands Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with rare diseases.  Today is their 10th annual "Friendrasier."  Every year they have a fundraiser that includes a silent auction and a live auction for the bigger items.  I have made quilts in the past for their silent auction, but this year, I made it to the live auction.  We (the kids and I) put together a special quilt in honor of the 10th anniversary celebration.  Each of the kids made a quilt square with their hand print (It is called Angel's Hands, after all) and I have been working on sewing them all together.  I think it turned out better than I thought it would.  We will see how it turns out in the true test of the auction tonight (I'm a bit nervous).  I'll share the results as soon as I hear.

In the meantime, some pictures....Not great pictures, but you can still see the final product.

The Latest in Quilting....Project 1 of 3 This Month

This month is a busy quilting month for me.  A couple babies and the 10th anniversary Angel's Hands quilt for their October Friendraiser.  Pictures of the other two projects will come....but at the moment, squares are cut and I haven't made much progress beyond that.

Friends of mine are having their second baby next month and the pressure of the baby shower got me moving on my sewing project queue.  This is one of my favorites because I LOVE elephants.  Hopefully they will enjoy it, too!

My Latest Quilting Project

Two posts in one day....I do believe I've even shocked myself.

I got a new sewing machine for Christmas this year and I've been trying to put it to good use.  As usual, I was procrastinating on a project that I needed to get finished.  My cousin is having a baby and I wanted to get a quilt made for her sometime before he is born.  Today I sat down in front of my sewing machine and went crazy for a little while, but it paid off.  Just a few finishing touches tomorrow and I'll be completely finished. 

The front of my baby blanket....It is four different fabrics and 49 6x6 squares bringing it to just over a 40" square blanket

My first attempt at binding....That is where I need a few finishing touches tomorrow, but every baby's blanket needs something soft around the edges.

My First Etsy Sale!!!

I probably shouldn't get too far ahead of myself.  But I got an email today regarding my first sale from my Etsy store.  Someone requested a custom tshirt quilt for their senior h.s. student.  I got right back to her with information and hopefully it will pan out.  I'm pretty excited!  Everyone please keep your fingers crossed for me.

Two More Quilts

I finished two more quilts this week! (Now I just need to finish the quilting on my other one so it can be posted to my Etsy store)

I feel like they turned out pretty well - minus one mistake.  

A while ago a friend asked me to make something for a silent auction for a 'friend-raiser' coming up for Angel's Hands.  Angel's Hands is a local organization that helps families of children with rare diseases.  They help with medical necessities that insurance won't cover, things that will help improve quality of life, events so the kids can get out, and support for families so they don't have to go through everything alone.  I've been to a handful of their events over the last few years and the organization is a good one.  So if you have a minute - or two - check them out - help them out if you can.  They have a a few annual fundraising events that have all been fun...And I obviously think it's a good cause. 

On a more self-serving note, I posted pictures of my latest quilting creations.  I feel like I'm getting a little bit better at this.  Let me know what you think!

My New Etsy Store

With lots of time on my hands, I started an Etsy store a couple days ago. (Check it out atqDot.etsy.com) To be honest, I’m not sure what it will lead to. So far, I have posted my custom tshirt quilts but with my short attention span, who knows what may come up. I have some bracelets to post shortly after I get some pictures taken tomorrow. And lots of knitting plans as well. So do me a favor and keep checking back…You can even heart me and make me one of your favorite stores if you’d like.