Quilts for twin baby boys

Earlier this week, I finished up 2 baby boy quilts.

 

They are for twin boys.  The boys were born back in April - and had to stay in the hospital until late August because they were born so early.  I realized on Monday that I had to get these quilts finished this week, so I could send them along with my son and daughter-in-law this weekend.  It made for one evening of frantic quilting and binding, but I am happy with the way they turned out. 

The fabric is Moda's Max and Whiskers, by Basic Grey.  The red grunge fabric used on the quilt on the left (Arkansas Crossroads pattern found here) is the only fabric I used that is not in the Max and Whiskers line.  I know it's still a Basic Grey fabric - I think in the most recent Christmas line.  (if you wanted to know!) 

 

I made the zig zag quilt with the tutorial found here.  I made it a little smaller than Nettie's directions, because I didn't want it to be larger than the the Arkansas Crossroads.

 





and here's the back.....

 

Quilts should be on their way up north as I'm typing this.... :)

 

I am linking this finished project up to Crazy Mom Quilt's Finish it up Friday. 

Also, Iam hoping to have a productive weekend ahead!  :)

 

 

Quilt Show

Tomorrow, I will be attending AQS Quilt Show in Des Moines.  You can read about it here.  I can hardly wait....... I'm just hoping we don't wake up to

It will be cold enough tonight, so it is a possibility..... More on the quilt show later!

New Curtain

Yesterday I made a new curtain for my bathroom window.  The old curtain was so faded and really gross - so bad that I could not bring myself to take a picture of it and post it here.  It went right into the trash can. 

The new curtain is made from a thrifted cotton shower curtain.  A while back, I was on a hunt for vintage sheets.  I do have a bunch saved up, although nothing really neat.  This was something I discovered at a thrift store, among all the sheets. 

I went shopping after I made the curtain - I bought some towels in aqua and also ina that pinky red color.  I also got a new bathmat.  Now I need to get some new things to hang on the wall. 

It's funny how one new thing in a room can make me want to give the entire room a good cleaning!

This bathroom adjoins our bedroom.  I did buy a couple of things for the bedroom, too.  New pillows..... I'll show you those tomorrow.  Seeing the new pillows really makes me want to make a quilt to go with them.....

Lunch Bag

I made another lunch bag using Ayumi's tutorial over at Pink Penguin.  This is the second one I've made, and I was really happy with it.  If you notice that larger flower on this side - the one with the black center..... it's actually an applique.  Let's just say I put it on to hide a little boo boo.... :) 

I used Insulbrite and quilted the outer layer of the bag.  It's lined in a purple print (trust me, no one will see the lining anyhow), and the "cover" is made of big giant polka dots that coordinate with the flower print.

My dh and I have an anniversary on Monday - October 1st.  It will be our 29th!  The plan is to go do something tomorrow.... probably out to eat. 

I start a new job on Monday.  I am excited and nervous.  I was at my last job for close to 6 years - I worked for an insurance company.  Now I'll be the city clerk of the little town I live in.  No more commuting!  Yippee!!  My last day was Thursday, I had Friday off, and Monday it's on to something new.  Wish me luck on this new venture!

Finally - I finished something!

 I finally finished a project!  I've kind of been in a funk - I have been working on stuff, but never would seem to get anything done.  Finally.... this Great Granny Squares Quilt is done!   I first read about it here on Lori's blog.  I've had the blocks made for quite some time, it just took awhile to put it together.

This is my favorite block.

Here's a close-up of one of the blocks, before it was quilted.

 

And here is the back...... all nice and crinkly.  I had a heck of a time quilting this - my sewing machine was giving me fits.  I machine quilted each of the great granny squares, then did quite a bit of hand-quilting - around each square, and 2 - 3 rows in the borders.  I am just happy it lies flat....... I was afraid it wouldn't.  Lots of bias edges in this quilt - I don't think I'll be rushing to make one anytime again soon!

This is ready for a new baby girl..... she is due to make her arrival in October - the first grandchild for a friend of mine. 

 

 

 

 

Random Stuff

I don't know where August has gone.  I have been working on projects, but nothing is finished.  I'm kind of in a funk... we just moved son #2 back to Tennessee.  He goes to college there, and I'm thinking this should be his last year.  Here is a picture inside his new apartment. 

And here is a picture outside. 

 

I did go to an auction a few weeks ago.  I didn't get much - I got a cat carrier and this afghan.  It was a blast from the past for me, and the price was right.  I think I paid $7.00 for it, and there were some extras along with it - a bunch of baby clothes that appear to be 40+ years old.  I'm not exactly sure what I'll do with them, but here's the afghan. 

 

And here's the cat carrier.... she does like to sit inside of it, but at times on top seems to be better. Silly cat!

 

I have been working on some quilt blocks - it will be auctioned off at a local church bazaar in November. A friend asked for some help with it. I have 29 blocks done so far - only 20 more to go!

 

 I was going to write a post last week, but kept getting an error message when I tried to post photos.  I downloaded Picasa and used that today.  It worked, but will take some getting used to.

 

Look who's holding down the fort...

I'll be back in a few days!