You guys gave me such great feedback on my WIP's and wanted me to finish the quilt, so how could I disappoint you? Plus having to be in Vietnam in 2 weeks is pretty motivating. I thought I was fairly efficient and hardworking before we got this news, but now I am in super speed mode and am getting a lot done. Last night while watching some much needed television I finished hand sewing the binding on the quilt.I love hand sewing, so it was a fun evening. I agonized so much over what to use for the binding, but once I decided it needed to be finished TODAY I just got to it and stopped thinking so much. I think this is the way I need to operate until we go - less thinking, more doing. This was my very first quilt and I'm really happy with how it turned out! It's meant to be a floor quilt for playing on, but since baby Lam has no bedding yet and I just don't like anything I see in the stores, she may be sleeping under this for awhile until I make something different.
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November 04, 2009
Finished!
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Beautiful! What a lovely blanket for her to snuggle and cherish. And it looks like her room is going to be adorable! I love the blue!
Jenny
Posted by: rustandroses | November 04, 2009 at 01:55 PM
I love it, what a fun mix of fabrics.
Posted by: Amy | November 05, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Very pretty quilt, and I love the color in it!
It looks so pretty up against the wall color too :) So excited for you both :)
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 05, 2009 at 09:54 AM
The quilt is GORGEOUS! (I love hand sewing, too!)
Oh, to have your kind of motivation. Mountains could be moved.
Lam's little gift from me won't be getting to her until she comes home. I am having to design it myself. I was sure there were patterns out there of what I want to make her...
Posted by: Denise Leavens | November 05, 2009 at 10:28 AM
It is a lovely!! I know what you mean about finding the right bedding. I ended up finding Annie's on EBAY.
It feels great to finish projects. I still have a number to do like Annie's China memory chest, her lifebook, her "family" photo album, the list goes on and on!!! Good luck with finishing yours. Call if you need help with ANYTHING!!!
Posted by: Kristine. | November 05, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Even though I have never been to Vietnam I think of bright colors for that area so I'm glad that you finished the quilt and trimmed it in red.
Not that you may have any extra time while there maybe you will see some charming fabric that once home can be made into something special. Just a thought.
Posted by: jodi | November 06, 2009 at 04:11 AM
It's lovely.
Posted by: Lynn | November 07, 2009 at 03:07 PM
gorgeous first quilt! i recently made my first quilt too! yours is just lovely!
Posted by: sarah | November 08, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Beautiful...all of it. What an exciting time in your life. So fun. I'm off to email you, as I'd love to follow along while you travel.
:)
Posted by: Laurie - Old School Acres | November 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM
I can't wait to meet you three at the airport.
Posted by: Mom | November 17, 2009 at 03:31 PM