It's done!!!

Front of Colin's quilt
Those of you that live close by know that I have been working on a blanket for Colin. It started out a simple quilt made from small pieces of blues, browns, and cream fabrics but it has turned into a huge project for me. First I was not happy with the collection of fabrics I had. I didn't feel like I had enough variety in both textiles and designers. So I added to the stash with some corduroy and home decor weight Joel Dewberry. I suppose I should say this all started with finding a nice size remnant of some dark brown plush fabric, which I thought was ideal for the backing. The cutting and placing of the strips of fabric went well, it took me a bit to be happy with the layout, for some reason I had to feel like all the fabric was evenly distributed but in a random looking way (big mistake). I should have thrown all the pieces in a paper bag and grabbed one at a time for a true random pattern that way I would not have stressed out over "well there isn't any gingham in this corner." It has taken way to many hours and I have caused myself way to many headaches trying to make this quilt as great looking as it appeared in my mind.
To make matters worse I thought I was already to sew everything and then I decided that the overall size was to small, I mean it's taken this long to make it I want this blanket to last forever ;o). So I added some patchwork to the back and I decided I would just add a few more inches to the front to make it the same. Easy enough?!? Nope. My husband, the engineer that he is, didn't like that the pattern wasnt symetrical on the back. So I had to add another 6 inchs to the other side. Which meant another trip to the fabric store. Finished size is roughly 40"x50".

To make this post I little shorter I will spare the rest of the details and just say this. I am a perfectionist and I don't want to be one. I hate when things don't line up perfectly. The blanket is far from perfect so don't look to closely at the pictures.

I think Colin may be our only child because I don't want to every make one of these again. Oh sure all the different textures will be a lot of fun for him but they are a cruel and unusual punishment to have to sew.

Back of Colin's blanket

I should have been working on Christmas presents but....

Look at what I did instead.....

A pretty little Bird ornament that I made while at Sarah's house. I am not sure where she got the pattern from but I know it was based off of someone's and then she tweaked it a bit.











A pretty pear pin cushion, from Heather Baileys pattern. My pear ended up being really fat since I sewed to close to the edge of the fabric, which left little holes...man I need more practice with curves. I also made this while at Sarah's but on a different night.






Mr. Whoooo a Christmas Owl for Colin. He is made from a variety of wool blend and regular felts, he has two button eyes and a sense for adventure. We have already lost him once in a store, but luckily we retraced out steps and found him. I think I will have to attach some ribbon to him so we can tie him down so he wont fly away and get lost.

He is also based on a pattern, it was from a sewing magazine, sorry not my magazine so I am not sure which one. We made a few minor tweaks to the design but overall it is basicly the same. He was also made at Sarah's house so if you have any questions on where these patterns can be found head on over to her page.






Mr. Whoooo out and about in the winter wonderland that is our backyard.

There seems to be a theme to these creations and that is Sarah's house...maybe I should be a good girl and stay home and get these Christmas presents made?....Nah I enjoy Sarah's house too much for that. I think out next one night project will be some quick and easy aprons or who knows what other little animals may come home with me, perhaps a giraffe.