Hello, from Michigan
02-17-2010, 06:42 PM
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Thanks so much for the warm welcome!
I don't have a lot of time for quilting, which is why I haven't ventured into the world of beautiful quilt squares. I just use plain fabric cut into squares for now.
The first quilt I made was for my baby. He was late, and I had already made diapers and diaper covers and even a little pink hat (I was sure he was going to be a girl, lol) and I needed something to keep my mind off the fact that the baby wasn't here yet. So a couple days before he was born, I bought pastel flannel and made him a tiny little quilt. He was born at home (a planned homebirth, not emergency) and after he was cleaned up, I wrapped him in his little flannel blanket.
Since then my hands have been itching for more quilting, so I made my daughters some little quilts for their dollies, and I made another quilt for the baby, this time in blue. I love the planning and drafting and choosing fabric and watching it all come together ... you know what I mean. :)
Thanks so much for the warm welcome, it is so nice to meet people with a shared interest. None of my friends or acquaintences are interested in sewing, and it's fun to share with others!
I don't have a lot of time for quilting, which is why I haven't ventured into the world of beautiful quilt squares. I just use plain fabric cut into squares for now.
The first quilt I made was for my baby. He was late, and I had already made diapers and diaper covers and even a little pink hat (I was sure he was going to be a girl, lol) and I needed something to keep my mind off the fact that the baby wasn't here yet. So a couple days before he was born, I bought pastel flannel and made him a tiny little quilt. He was born at home (a planned homebirth, not emergency) and after he was cleaned up, I wrapped him in his little flannel blanket.
Since then my hands have been itching for more quilting, so I made my daughters some little quilts for their dollies, and I made another quilt for the baby, this time in blue. I love the planning and drafting and choosing fabric and watching it all come together ... you know what I mean. :)
Thanks so much for the warm welcome, it is so nice to meet people with a shared interest. None of my friends or acquaintences are interested in sewing, and it's fun to share with others!
02-18-2010, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Livonia, MI near Detroit
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Welcome from Livonia, just outside of Detroit. You will find many friends and a wealth of information here on the Board. Happy quilting. Your little ones sound like they keep you on your toes. Best wishes.
Wendy B
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02-18-2010, 03:16 PM
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02-18-2010, 03:22 PM
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Location: Menominee, Michigan
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Hi! Welcome from a Yooper! I have two little boys and I don't know how you have a second to spare with FIVE kids! Hats off to you!
I do try to involve my boys in my quilting on some level- the younger one (3 yrs.) loves fabric and I give him little squares of scraps and he will "make qwuiwts" on the flannel I use for a design wall.
I do try to involve my boys in my quilting on some level- the younger one (3 yrs.) loves fabric and I give him little squares of scraps and he will "make qwuiwts" on the flannel I use for a design wall.
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