Well, it’s new years eve…a special day for us since we found out I was having twins two years ago today! Boy did life change for us but in such a good way. We’ve actually spent the day cleaning out clothes, toys and the house to get a nice clean start for the new year and 8 boxes later I think we have made a little dent. So no crafting today but last night I managed to quilt and bind my amy butler LOVE quilt…
I used a charm square pack from fat quarter shop, some white homespun with a little floral pattern on it and the binding I purchased yesterday (which happened to be a perfect combination and hello premade bias binding you make life so easy)….
I went for a more spaced out design with my free motion (thanks emma for the tip) and it made a real difference cutting my quilting time down by half but I really had to focus on not getting too close together.
keira grabbed a nice cuddle under it before bed last night eventhough she prefers her pink quilts.
And this quilt will hang over the couch hiding a few stained spots that have appeared recently (as in stains left by my lovely children!)
So, have a happy new year…………..we’ll be having a quiet night at home with our favourite takeaway pizza and some champagne (I only get through a few glasses of wine/champagne each year so it’s a treat to have a glass tonight …something happened after the twins and we just don’t go together anymore but it’s probably a good thing!)
nice quilt! i love the simple quilts…i need to make more of them!
Have a wonderful Happy New Year! I dont drink anymore either after having Isabelle but I dont really miss it. Love your new quilt too, just gorgeous and perfect for snuggling under too.
Hi,
Happy New Year :o) Loving your quilt. I have only just learn’t to bind and I am yet to make my first quilt but do you finish your binding off by hand or use the machine?
All the best for 2010
Amie xx
Wishing you an awesome 2010. Look forward to reading your blog next year and seeing some more great quilts. I hope to get to one of your craft room meets toooo. Happy New Year……..
Happy New Year Corrie – hope you have a fabulous night in!
Happy new year to you too, Corrie!
The quilt is so lovely. Happy New year to you and the family! Enjoy your glass of champers as i will too! Fiona x
Happy New Year lovely family, dinner sounds ace, we have done the same only with Thai. How exciting, i completely forgot about an order of Amy Butler Love i had placed so when it arrived yesterday (with Amy Butler’s Little Stitches project book, heaven!!) i was so surprised. Yes, i order a lot, but this was like a forgotten Christmas gift for myself as i was genuinely suprised. Hmmmm . . . late night internet shopping, i am feeling a bit spacey this time of year.
Your quilt is beautiful & i just posted some Retro Mummy organic wadding love on my blog. Love Posie
Happy New Year! Your quilt is gorgeous!x
Love your new quilt (and that cute picture of Keira with it!) Did she love her new Christmas quilt? Hope you’ve had a perfect New Year’s Eve — Happy New Year!!!
Beautiful quilt!
My new years challenge is to try and give one a go.
Wishing you a very happy new year.
((hugs))
Beki xxx
That is such a cute quilt, love the colours must pull my finger out and get cracking on the one for my DD! You have inspired me to get on with it!! Off to the shop for some goodies….