Quilt for Grandma
In lieu of a cook along post that I had planned today for Broccoli Soup which is really yummy but at which the children and husband threatened a revolt if I made it one more time this month I bring you a crafty post.
I am making a quilt…two quilts actually, but we will get to that later… and one is a hand print quilt for my grandma. The other is an embroidered (by the kids) quilt for my dad. It was supposed to be done last year but we got busy and well, it never got done. We are working diligently and should have it done by January. Ssshhhh…don’t tell him.
Back to grandma’s quilt. We started by making squares with each child’s hand prints.
At times it was challenging.
And there were mistakes made.
But in the end we got everyone’s prints.
And we used normal household items to facilitate this.
After I sewed and sewed and sewed this is what they looked like. All put together in a quit top. Now I am working on the back and I need to embroider each child’s name on their square. Then I’ll free hand quilt it. I plan to have it done early this week.
Stay tuned.
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Katie – that is BEAUTIFUL!
“Grandma” is so blessed to receive a handmade gift like that – with so much meaning!
(I wish I knew how to quilt. I am teaching myself basic sewing, so maybe someday I’ll get there.)
Have a Blessed “holiday at the end of the year” ;-)
Michelle
Katie,
That is such a sweet and thoughtful gift. It looks gorgeous! If I even brought a jar of paint into the house, there would be certain disaster! I applaud you!
Katie!!!
SUPER, SUPER, SUPER idea!
My Mom has 11 grandchildren and she has told me (more than once) I have NEVER had anyone make ME a quilt… so that might be what I work on for next year. :)
It looks wonderful
Love,
Chas
What a simple but great gift idea!
That’s beautiful Katie! What a great idea!
Wow wow wow.
Can I link you on MOMYS.com please? The ladies would love this idea.
Wondering:
what kind of fabric for the prints?
what kind of paint?
Love love love the creative patched latticing stuff around all the sides.
What a wonderful gift that will be treasured forever. I love homemade gifts. You all did a wonderful job. What a great family project.
Blessings,
Dawn
That is so cool!
That looks awesome!
Neat idea and your quilt looks awesome! Finished project update?? :D