I Did injoy them kay, Very much.I have done all kinds of craft things and sewing clothes for my children and the grandkids, too, but, have never attempted a quilt and have had no desire to make any.I did crocet some large afghans for my girls and one as a gift for a friend, but, never a quilt.You certainly have made some very pretty ones and I bet the grandkids will cherish them forever.They are gorgeous, and soo much work involved in making them,I know...

Jean

Thanks so much, Jean. The funny thing was that I really enjoyed it. I was almost sad when I designed and finished the last block of the ladybug quilt.
kay

Beautiful! And you just started quilting last spring? I'm in total awe!

Those are awesome, Kay. I'm sure they will be treasured as heirlooms. I started a butterfly quilt -- maybe over 20 years ago, and never have finished it. You did really well!

Nancy

Well, I forgot I DID make a quilted bedspread for my DH's bed many years ago.We had twin beds after a few years.(Only way I ever got any sleep) was to have twin beds.he turned and twisted and snored all night aand I never got any sleeep, until we got the twin beds, then I made a quilted bedspread for his bed, with ducks, geese and deer on quilted blocks, with a bed skirt around it.It turned out so pretty and he loved it.It got destroyed when our house caught fire in 2000.

Jean

You are very talented. Love the colors.

Julia

Kay, those quilts are stunning!!!! WOW. As someone who doesn't sew I am astounded at your talent. (I do paint, though, or I should say 'used to' before I started taking care of Mom & the grandbabies...so I know how much they are a work of 'heart'). I would kill to have that ladybug and bird quilt as that quilt is representative of all the things I love. Your family is so lucky to have you and your talent and these cherished heirlooms. Can I adopt you as a family member? LOL

Celeste

Hi ngraham, thanks you so much. I just started quilting last January, but I have sewn for years.

Nancy, the new sewing machine made the quilting so much more fun. ..and much easier.

Jean, you shouldn't forget a quilt!

Thanks Julia, the pink and green fairy quilt went through several greens before I was happy...which mean I have a nice supply of green in my stash.

Celeste, the artist in you shows in your garden. I, too, have painted, and always loved to draw, so the blocks in the ladybug quilt were a lot of fun to design. I hope the little one who got it loves it, since she loves ladybugs, it's a good bet that she will.

I am in the process of designing and quilting an owl quilt which my Daughter-in-law is law has called dibs on, but I am making it for a grand-daughter, so being in the family is no guarantee of getting the one you want. It is much more involved that the ladybug quilt, and I doubt I have it in me to make two of them.

kay

I barely have the patience to hem a pair of pants let alone a quilt. You have my admiration. Our locat cat rescue organization has a big ta-do around Valentine's day called: My Furry Valentine, and for the last 3 or 4 years they have raffled off a quilt made by a volunteer with cat cut outs on it as the theme. It's one of the hits of the event. Quilts are such a valuable resource for rememberance, or for charity. Yours will be treasured long after you go to the great quiliting bee in the sky....Maryl