I’ve been away from my blog for way too long… hurricane, working, traveling, . . .
All good reasons, but I must say… I miss you!
I finished the quilt for my youngest grand baby and wanted to share it with you.
I used Princess Rose fabric by Lecien.
And made the Flower Garden pattern in one of MSQC tutorial.
I made a standard-size pillow cover so she can use it when she gets into a bigger bed.
I just did it in my own square patten…it was actually a mistake, but when it was finished, I thought it looked nice.
The fabrics ar so soft and beautiful! I loved the way they looked together!
I made a little pillow with one of the squares, so she could use it anywhere.
For the binding, I used a pink gingham…tiny squares….I love gingham of any color, but this one was just right for this baby girl quilt.
I hand-quilted it in a petal pattern. I actually cut a piece of cardboard in a petal pattern and traced it inside each flower petal. Then I quilted around each petal on the outside to echo the flowers. I was really happy with the way it turned out.
As I quilted, each evening, I’d pray for my baby granddaughter. She is a joy and a gift from God.
The pillow case has a zipper in the back so my daughter can just take it off and wash it whenever it needs it.
I just hand-quilted across each square…sometimes simple is best.
This is not a good picture, but it’s the only one I have of the whole quilt top.
And this is the back. You can really see the quilted pattern here.
I think she liked it.
She loves to “read”!
I’m thrilled that I was able to give each of my granddaughters a quilt for their first birthday!
Now to work on Christmas goodies… 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend, everybody!
Daisy
Xoxo
A Daisy Garden 
Absolutely beautiful, you are so talented. I can’t believe how professionally done that quilt and pillow are. The photos of your grand daughter laying there are just adorable. Wish I had your talent and patience. That was truly a labor of love. So good to see you blogging.
You are so sweet! Thank you so much for such kind words…it really is good to be back blogging – I’ve missed it. Computer problems were the main reason I haven’t been able to keep up. The phone app doesn’t always work. I didn’t know how much I missed having a working computer until I finally got one!
So beautiful! Don’t tell anyone that one pattern was a mistake!
Haha – 🙂 and Thank you!
So pretty – both the quilt & pillow and your granddaughter! She will treasure them as she grows up
I sure hope so! Thank you for stopping by! …and for your kind words.
Yummy is all I can say!
🙂 Thank you
I was awestruck looking at all of the beautiful quilt pictures, then saw that gorgeous baby. How wonderful for you to have her in your life.
Lillian, it is so good to hear from you! I hope you are doing well! Thank you so much for such a sweet comment. I sure appreciate it.
Love!
Thank you, Laura! One of these days I’m going to try the Bear Paw pattern, like the one you did. 🙂
I am still plugging away at the Bear Paw quilt…slow and steady. I should’ve made a baby size…what was I thinking?!!!!
Your granddaughter is so beautiful! You did a great job sewing for her!
Yes, I have to say she is a cutie and melts my heart whenever she laughs at my silly faces or gives me a kiss. It is so much fun sewing for little ones!
Loved this so much! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Debbie, good to hear from you! Thanks for your encouragement 🙂
I love this. Pretty, pretty. Just like the baby.
🙂 Thanks so much!
Dear Daisy, the set is lovely! And I smiled when I got to the last photos of your angelic grand baby enjoying her gift from Grandma. Welcome back to blog-land and your readers will all be looking forward to seeing any photos of Christmas crafting! ~Shanda
It’s good to be back! I missed my blog land friends. 🙂
Daisy–you little grand-girl is adorable– so sweet and pretty sitting on the quilt! Loved seeing it all stretched out– and the quilting on the back! loved it! And the pillow! It was so sweet and simple and pretty. I’m so glad you took pictures and let us all have a peek– I especially loved how the clean white set off the beautiful pastels. Hooray- what a grand gift for that little girl. I’ll bet she’ll keep if for always. Fun post Daisy!!
Thanks, Rhonda!! My daughter tells me the baby sleeps with it every night 🙂 It was worth all the time & effort – I really enjoyed making it. My next project for the grand girls is making them each a little doll quilt. It sounds like a fun and quick little project. 🙂
That does sound fun Daisy!! Don’t you love to hear they are really using the quilts. I took quilts to the grand-girls when they were born in China and when they moved back here to California, I wondered if they would bring them and they did! I love seeing them on their beds here. Happy sewing!
P.S. (it’s me again)– Did the hurricane affect you all?! We just watched it on the news here… and working? Where do you work? OK, that’s all. xo
The hurricane did not affect us – just a couple shutters that flew off, and lots of trees/branches all over the front & back yards. I don’t really have a “job”, …I “work” alongside my husband in the ministry we’re in, which is overseeing Pastors & churches in our area. It involves lots of different things…meeting with pastors, churches, counseling, training, giving assessments, leading events, speaking, etc. We also have to be trained in different areas, so sometimes we travel for that.
Hi Daisy–thankful you escaped major damage from the hurricane! But it still sounds like it was scary. — and it sounds like you have the best kind of work, helping pastors, churches and honoring God in your vocation. Love to think of you doing all those things… Larry and I worked together as missionaries in Spain for 12 years early on and the moved back here and went on to separate jobs and I missed the shared vocation. We’ve always been deeply involved in our church, but the last couple years have worked with the college/young adult group together and I love doing it with Larry– we have kids in on Mondays (leader group) and Thursdays and spend time with the all in between and it’s a real joy. All that to say, I think it sounds wonderful that you have this important ministry with your husband– I’m sure there are lives affected and encouraged all over by your work. Fun to “talk”. xo
Wow! There’s so much I’d like to say, and so many questions, too… I tried to find your email but it wasn’t on your profile. You can email me at adaisygarden@gmail.com. That way we can “talk” 😊
Hey Daisy– I’d love to be in touch. thanks for the email address… Are you started any Thanksgiving cooking yet? we just have cranberry sauce/bread on the lit for today. “talk” to you soon… thanks!
I’ve missed you! You seem to have dropped off my “following” list and I didn’t delete. Anyway, you quilt and pilllow are absolutely beautiful 🙂
What a sweet comment! Thank you so much! I’ve missed all the blogs I follow, including yours, and I’m so glad to see all the beautiful things everyone’s making!
Wow! Beautiful quilt! And gorgeous baby! I wish I could quilt like that.
I thought I wouldn’t be able to quilt because I was under the impression it was so difficult, but it’s actually easier than I thought. Tutorials online and all the new fabric collections – those two things is what made me start quilting, and now I love it!
Daisy, this is SO sweet!! 🙂 Beautiful all around!
Thank you! 😊