I have the most amazing step-father.
My step-dad won my heart when I was in my 20's
This was NOT easy task
Yep, I was that terrible daughter that made life completely unbearable for any guy that dated my mother.
So with patience my now step-dad won my heart.
It wasn't that hard actually ... he just didn't fight me.
The funny part now, I now call him for advice of how to deal with my own step-daughter issues ---since he knows how to work it.
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When my step-dad asked me to work on some quilts for his youngest daughter's kids, how could I say no?! My mother, a master fabric purchaser, gave me two layer cakes, batting, and free reign.
{Master fabric purchasing runs in the family}
Here are the quilts I created for siblings.
I actually found the patterns quickly.
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The Girl quilt:
Sad to say, I hated every moment of this one.
Yep!
I so desperately tried to make this random and in this quilt there are just too many moving parts. And my control freak came out hard.
Yet hating it make it go super quick and I was so excited to have this be my first long-arm quilted projects. Go me!
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The Boy Quilt:
This one is a zig zag variation.
Super fun!
I added different long arm pattern in each zig. It was awesome!
This one hung out for months before I could put on the binding.
This is one reason why I adore ALYoF.
I was forced to finish this.
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I sent this to my stepfather's daughter. I'm not sure if they are used. But they were made with lots of love.
This was NOT easy task
Yep, I was that terrible daughter that made life completely unbearable for any guy that dated my mother.
So with patience my now step-dad won my heart.
It wasn't that hard actually ... he just didn't fight me.
The funny part now, I now call him for advice of how to deal with my own step-daughter issues ---since he knows how to work it.
~~~
When my step-dad asked me to work on some quilts for his youngest daughter's kids, how could I say no?! My mother, a master fabric purchaser, gave me two layer cakes, batting, and free reign.
{Master fabric purchasing runs in the family}
Here are the quilts I created for siblings.
I actually found the patterns quickly.
~~~~
The Girl quilt:
Quilt
Stats:
Name: Pink on Bento
Size: approx. 48" x 48"
Fabrics: Meadow Friends
Completed: November 2012
Sad to say, I hated every moment of this one.
Yep!
I so desperately tried to make this random and in this quilt there are just too many moving parts. And my control freak came out hard.
Yet hating it make it go super quick and I was so excited to have this be my first long-arm quilted projects. Go me!
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The Boy Quilt:
Quilt
Stats:
Name: A boy with a zig
Size: approx. 54" x 63"
Fabrics: Meadow Friends
Pattern: Pattern inspired by Mommy by day Crafter by night
Quilting: Long arm rental by me
Started
: August 2012
Completed: January 2013
This one is a zig zag variation.
Super fun!
I added different long arm pattern in each zig. It was awesome!
This one hung out for months before I could put on the binding.
This is one reason why I adore ALYoF.
I was forced to finish this.
~~~
I sent this to my stepfather's daughter. I'm not sure if they are used. But they were made with lots of love.
They are lovely, I am sure they are used. You are a natural on the long arm, aren't they fun! Maybe you will get one too?
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are stunning. I would never have thought this was your first time using a long arm. The quilting is beautiful and the stitches are so good. I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggles with "random". It's not always easy to push down that control freak.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I never would have thought to make a bento out of a layer cake.
ReplyDeleteGreat gifts :o) I'm sure they're in use
ReplyDeleteThe Master Fabric Purchaser purchased perfect layer cakes for boy and girl sibling quilts. I love Meadow Friends. You made great use of these fabrics in your pattern choices and finishing the quilts. May the lucky siblings enjoy their quilts ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have a master fabric purchaser in the family. You did a good job, I'm sure they are well lived and loved.
ReplyDeleteI really like both of those quilts. I think chevrons are hot right now, and the large pattern is great.
ReplyDeleteWhy wouldn't they be used, they are fantastic! I have no doubt your brother, sister and father are thrilled.
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