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7.28.2012

PREPARING



Precious Little #2 is due any day now...mid-August...but my daughter is convinced that this one will come early. 




I felt the same way with my second...who ended up being 3 weeks late! Every day for FIVE WEEKS...I was sure it was THE day. 




They don't let that happen nowadays. Especially not here in Colombia...where the hospital is very much in control of how things go in labor and delivery. (But I'm positive everything will happen when & how it's supposed to). 




In the last ultrasound picture - taken last week - she looks just like my mom! No kidding! Beautiful child! I'm sure she'll be totally cooperative.




Me, being who and how I am...have waited until practically the last minute to get a quilt made for her. (And it ain't made yet). 




I just don't 'do' traditional very well - and in my opinion - if it's something you sleep under - no matter how 'artsy' - it's still traditional. 




So...its been difficult to think about, begin, continue and work on this quilt - in a way. In another way, I've loved the actual doing of it...mostly. 




I've prayed for Precious Little #2 and centered my thoughts on her and her big sister, mommy, daddy...family, etc as I've worked on it...as I'm sure we all do...so I love that part of it. And I love the colors and fabrics. 




It's getting those lines straight and figuring out how I want to put the whole thing together, and worrying about how my free motion stitching will feel on the bottom that I have trouble with.



BUT, I've decided this will be a floor quilt. One that she can sit on and if someone walks across it occasionally...so be it. That decision relieved so much stress that you wouldn't believe it. 



I can, and did make my own clothes for many years. I followed a pattern to a T and came out with some pretty awesome outfits. But the thought of following pattern directions these days just totally turns me off. Toe - tah - lee. 




So...these are the blocks...all different sizes...that I've put together. Now, I'm trying to figure out what goes where in the big picture. I wonder if there's a way I can put the pix in a mosaic and move them around that way?!? Hmmm. 




Remember my last post...thoughts become things. I need to practice what I preach. 


This one is not gonna make the cut.


Create your life...


annie!


I'm linking to Artists In Blogland, The Cottage Market and Pink Saturday and want to wish Beverly a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HERE'S TO MANY MORE DECADES!!!

25 comments:

  1. best wishes to your daughter!
    I for one am very glad you are not a traditional kinda gal, I love what you do!!!

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  2. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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    1. Me too! I'm procrastinating again this morning and yesterday afternoon…by looking for more fabric to piece into it! Thanks Robin. :)

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  3. A quilt is a wonderful gift for anyone. I love them and have many. You are doing very well on yours. Best wishes to all the family on the new arrival.

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    1. Thank you LV…for your vote of confidence! And for your well wishes! The best to you too!

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  4. This will be such a great play quilt! I'm thinking on what you said... "if it's something you sleep under - no matter how 'artsy' - it's still traditional" hmmm, thought provoking. Can't wait to see this quilt done!

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    1. Thanks Annie. xxooxx Remember…that's just my opinion.

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  5. These are so detailed and lush and colorful... I like the pastels and the brights. And putting it on the floor?! Great idea!

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  6. This is going to be a lovely floor quilt...and the anticipation of Claire arriving is getting very exciting...let us know as soon as (:

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    1. Giggles and chills up my spine! Thank you Ann. For some reason your comment made me realize…even more that she will be here soon. Soon!

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  7. I so love that you follow your heart now and the joy it brings is everywhere. Hoping for a smooth, uneventful delivery. xox

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    1. Thank you Corrine for a beautiful soothing compliment!

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  8. She will treasure this forever. I've always wanted to make a quilt, but since I really don't sew the material just sits in the bag and waits for me. Glad you are making progress and it's great!

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    1. Thank you Suzie! I didn't mention in this post…that the quilt I made for Precious Little #1…is just as un-babyish…if not more so…than the one I'm making now…AND she's told me a few times that she doesn't like it. HAHAHA!

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  9. I love the blocks. Just spread them out however you like and fill in the gaps! It will be wonderful.

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    1. Thanks Charlene! That's pretty much what I've been doing…only I'm filling in the gaps first by making them all the same size. Then I'll figure out which one goes where. Three done…9 to go.

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  10. This is going to be one gorgeous quilt!

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  11. This is going to be one gorgeous quilt!

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    1. Double thanks Caatje! :) I'm feeling SO much better about it now...and almost finished making the blocks the same size.

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  12. Traditional = boring! This = fabulous!

    I adore quilts and yours is spectacular!

    So glad you joined our Color party.
    Kelly

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  13. 3 weeks late!!! Holy cow. Praying for a safe and timely delivery :)

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    1. The doc told her he'd induce labor if she doesn't deliver before Friday. We shall see. I can tell you I'm sticking close to home these days!
      Thanks for your prayers. xxoooxx

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