Finally, with the help of some great work friends, I have finished the baby quilt. The binding did prove to be the toughest part of this quilt but it was a bit time consuming. I ended up stitching the binding all the way around from the top and then folding it over and tucking under about a quarter of an inch to finished the edge nicely and then top stitched it from the top of the quilt. 
The corners were a bit harder (in fact the hardest part. I decided to go with a straight corner instead of a beveled since it made since with all the right angles all ready on the quilt. Had a few challenges while trying to stitch straight lines and turn the fabric but it is made my me with lots of love and I can let go of needing it to be perfect. First time it gets thrown up on I will probably cry but that's what I made it for ;-)
It is easy to see how people get so into making quilts with so many possibilities with design and beautiful fabrics. I already want to make another one but have too many other projects to get working on.
This weekend, Michael put together the shelves we got from IKEA and I wished we would have picked up one more to have two sets on both sides; still might order another. Think they are going to be great for storing clothes and what-not now and eventually be toy storage for our little guy.
Grandma Diane and I put away clothes, diapers, and other gifts that my work friends so generously gave us last week in 2 surprise showers. I work with such great people in Columbia and East Newton. I am so lucky! One of the many fun gifts was a Diaper Cake
It is easy to see how people get so into making quilts with so many possibilities with design and beautiful fabrics. I already want to make another one but have too many other projects to get working on.
This weekend, Michael put together the shelves we got from IKEA and I wished we would have picked up one more to have two sets on both sides; still might order another. Think they are going to be great for storing clothes and what-not now and eventually be toy storage for our little guy.Grandma Diane and I put away clothes, diapers, and other gifts that my work friends so generously gave us last week in 2 surprise showers. I work with such great people in Columbia and East Newton. I am so lucky! One of the many fun gifts was a Diaper Cake
which I have seen before but never to this degree. It had receiving blankets wrapped around it with coordinating ribbon, greenery, little baby toys, and a Womb Sounds bear on top (the second one we have received ;-) so they must be a good thing to have).
Next projects include wall decorations (found a print at IKEA with numbers on it and now need to create something with letters) and hemming and hanging the curtains. Should have those done sometime in the coming weeks. Time is flying by now so I better get busy....he will be here before we even expect him.
Next projects include wall decorations (found a print at IKEA with numbers on it and now need to create something with letters) and hemming and hanging the curtains. Should have those done sometime in the coming weeks. Time is flying by now so I better get busy....he will be here before we even expect him.
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It looks SO GREAT! Can't wait to see it in person! Hope to see you very soon!
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