When a Blender Isn't Enough

When the person who helped you survive middle and high school gets married, a blender just doesn't seem like quite the right gift.  So we opted for a quilt instead. I pieced the top and my mom had it machine-quilted and then did the binding (a meticulous step which I hate, but that my mom has down to a science.)  The quilt pattern is from  the blog Oh Fransson.

    

Jersey Quilt

Made from athletic jerseys dating all the way back to my first soccer team at 5 years old. The sashing and binding is hand-dyed fabric made by my Aunt Yvette.

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The Buzz Bed

Bug has been sucking his fingers since he was 4 months old. It was great then, but now his teeth are moving forward and he always has callouses on his fingers. He only sucks his fingers when he has one of his "blankies" so we decided it was time to say goodbye to them and move on. Tonight Bug traded them in for a plush Buzz Lightyear, pillow, quilt, and sheets. I am not huge on decorating with "character themes", but if it works, it is DEFINITELY worth it. We also wrapped one of his fingers in a bandaid to remind him not to put it in his mouth. I am VERY interested to see if it is still on in the morning. The boys are currently bouncing around in their dark room while Bug sings songs that sound like this, "I love my new Buzz!" "I have a bandaid..." and such. We will see if he ever goes to bed without those little fingers to soothe him..........To be continued.

Bear's Quilt

Thanks for the color opinions. I ended up getting some different green fabric that is a slightly different shade and has a textured look. Can't wait to see how it turns out. There is too little time in the day.

Here is the quilt I made for Bear for his B-day.

Big Brother helping with the Birthday gifts.

Color advice

I am making a quilt using this pattern and want to know what sashing fabric you all think looks better.....the solid green or the purple batik? you don't have to know anything about quilting to respond, just let me know what looks more appealing to you. If you want to see them larger, just click on each picture. Thanks!

Quilts

Reunion quilt for Bondy's Grandparents 50th Wedding AnniversaryQuilt I helped a friend make out of her old T-shirts (2007-2008)

For my Nephew 12/2009For one of my BF's baby girl 12/2009

For my Niece and Nephews 12/2005

For one of my BF's mom who catered our wedding 2004

For Bondy and I 12/2004

For my mom 8/2001 (One of my first quilts)

For my one day baby girl (2005)

Leftovers from the previous quilt (2005)

Bug's Nursery Quilt 5/2007

For my in-laws (12/2004)Made out of leftovers the for our Master Bedroom Wall (2008)