Quilts

I first learned to sew quilts the summer of 2001. I visited my aunt and cousin in Texas and was looking for something to do. So, they set me up with some scrap material and taught me the basics. It was an instant fit. I ended up making a small quilt during my visit and my mom bought me a sewing machine when we got home. I've made several quilts since and have branched out to try all sorts of patterns. It's a really fun hobby and something I find relaxing (most of the time).

I wanted to make something special for my first niece. So, for Christmas 2010, I found my sister's old doll bed in my parent's attic. I fixed it up and made a pillow and tiny quilt for it. I had so much fun, that I made Laura a matching quilted blanket.

 The pattern reminds me of a magic carpet. She sleeps with it every night, which is so special to me.

 When niece #2 was born in August 2011, I had to make her her very own blanket too. I went with colors from her nursery and this was created in my newly organized "middle bedroom" craft room.

 I think this pattern is called waterfall. It's super easy and fun to make.

Holding Emily the day she was born.

 When Philip and Amanda were expecting their first baby (brother and sister in law), I knew I had to make her a quilt too. This was niece #3 and Amanda even let me use some of the fabric she had picked out for the nursery.

 Here's the finished product, I think it turned out great. 

 And this one is two-sided.

 I hope to make even more quilts in my new Office/Craft Room.