I turned my
quilt block into 4 blocks and added some sashing and a border. I have a plan to try some hand quilting with perle cotton. I am not sure how I think I will just start with some outlines and see where it goes.
I cut up a large piece of yellow Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy for the back. This seemed like the perfect use for it.
Doll Quilt Swap progress - I have a background kind of based on my
Spinning in Orbit quilt which is in Pretty Little Mini Quilts. I have a plan for some applique on top.
The girls have been wanting to learn to knit for a while. I wasn't sure I had the patience to teach them, but the cold and rainy weather this week meant we had a lot of time indoors and we gave it a go. We have been doing little bits throughout the day which works well for my short amount of patience and their short attention spans.
I cut up a large piece of yellow Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy for the back. This seemed like the perfect use for it.
Doll Quilt Swap progress - I have a background kind of based on my Spinning in Orbit quilt which is in Pretty Little Mini Quilts. I have a plan for some applique on top.
The girls have been wanting to learn to knit for a while. I wasn't sure I had the patience to teach them, but the cold and rainy weather this week meant we had a lot of time indoors and we gave it a go. We have been doing little bits throughout the day which works well for my short amount of patience and their short attention spans.
I love that first shot of your quilt -- very pretty and colorful! And how fun that the girls want to learn to knit -- a mother's dream!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty i love the greens:)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore that quilt!!
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The FMF on the back is perfect!!!
Andi :-)
Your quilt looks beautiful. Lovely that the girls want to knit. I taught Isabelle when she was 5, and I think every couple of months she pulls out her knitting to do a few rows and then puts it away again.
ReplyDeletelots of patience needed and lots of small busts.........it does get better.....they can stay at task a bit longer........
ReplyDeleteThe platypus was in a homespun mag wasn't it do you know which one it was????
debbie bliss look out....
ReplyDeleteOh that quilt is fantastic!!!! LOVE the green sashing but then I have a thing for green. My two older girls love knitting and every now and then ask to do some. Lucinda made a blanket for her Teddy during the holidays. I think it's a great skill to have from a young age. xx
ReplyDeleteI love the green to so pretty. Lani my 8 yr old is just learning to knit too, I've been putting it off for a while because I didn't think I would cope but her rainbow scarf is coming along nicely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Kate! I do hope there will be a patten for this one ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the expression on her face! Priceless! xox
Loving your quilt - enjoy the quilting.
ReplyDeleteThe cord coat is great - I'd wear it!
Ab
Wow your quilts are gorgeous, bright and modern! I wish I could knit!!!
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