First off I would like to wish all mothers a happy Mothers Day! My day started with brunch it was yummy. Then a visit from my daughter and her family. My youngest son is up in Northern Ontario working this weekend and called at lunch to wish me a Happy Mothers Day. My oldest son I will see later today.
A finish is always a good thing, and when it's for a good cause it's even better. I used some novelty charm squares left from another project and put them to use in this quilt. I first blogged about it
here.
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| Hanging out in one of my shrubs. |
I quilted it all straight line quilting, which is something I don't usually do. It was hard getting some good photos today the sun just wouldn't come out and play nice. I put the squares up on the design wall with the solid blue and then sewed them in a nine patch configuration. A cool pattern quite by accident.
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| The center I quilted in a square and the sides in triangles. |
My quilt holder upper was trying to keep it from blowing around in the wind. The center I quilted in the square and triangles on all four sides, it gives it a nice texture. I used Superior King Tut variegated blue thread for the main part and Essentials blue for the darker border straight line stitching. I am waiting to hear back to see if this quilt will be going to Ronald McDonald house if not then I will donate to Victoria Quilts for cancer. Both places are near and dear to my heart. One of our granddaughters had 4 surgeries in 6 years and my youngest son and his wife stayed at
Ronald McDonald House in London. My granddaughter received a quilt when she was there last time, so I am hoping that this quilt goes there. Either way they require them to be washed first, as you can tell by the crinkly goodness I washed it already.
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| full front view I had to hurry up and get these pictures done as it was starting to rain |
The back piece has fish and fishing stuff in the print.
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| The back depicts fishing stuff. |
And one last shot in my maple tree. This isn't the first quilt in the tree and I'm sure it won't be the last.
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| tree shot |
The quilt finishes up at 54'' x 54'' after washing a nice cuddly size for a little one.
As you know I've become a bit of a quilts in trees girl myself, so I especially love that photo. Love that this is a boy quilt, love the backing; both mine are girl quilts, but I have two fabrics suitable for boys, which I will get to presently. I love how you quilted these, and funnily enough, I've been contemplating doing a quilt with straight line quilting myself, gulp!
ReplyDeleteRonald McDonald Houses are so important to so many families. I didn't know that about your granddaughter and how many surgeries she has gone through. I hope she is all okay now!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is a lot of fun with fabrics that will make people smile when they looks at them! It's sure to brighten someone's day Cindy!
Cindy, what a great quilt for a great cause. I'm sure the little one that receives it will love it.
ReplyDeleteMy brother and his family have also benefited from the use of the Ronald McDonald House; it's a wonderful service they provide. I'm sorry your family has had cause to use them. What you are doing is a generous gift and I'm sure some young person will give this quilt lots of love. You did a fantastic job! Straight line quilting bores me when I'm doing it, but I love the texture it gives. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful I Spy quilt for a little one. Ronald McDonald House is an awesome place.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that quilts were given out at Ronald McDonald houses. That is awesome. They were a help to our family at one point some years back. I would like to make one for them. Yours is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a perfect quilt for Ronald McDonald House! It's just darling. But no matter where it ends up, I'm sure it will be well-loved by a child who needs it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great fun I spy quilt, perfect for Ronald McDonald house.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt, Cindy! Sure to make someone very happy while going through a difficult time. Thanks for participating H2H this year!
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