I conscientiously chose not to make a bunch of handmade items for Christmas this year as I know that those kinds of self-imposed expectations cause way more stress than I need during December. Believe me when I say I want to be that girl, but I know my limits. So with that being said here is the one and only thing I made for Christmas this year.
As a personal challenge (and because I'm a huge fan!) I've slowly and quietly been working my way through the Sunday Morning Quilts book.
This is a boy version of the Daydreams quilt for my 9yr old son.
It's a quick quilt to work up with a nice simple design that lends itself well to boys, girls, or grown-ups. You could definitely put it together in an afternoon. I modified the pattern in the book just slightly to make it finish as a nice size throw rather than the original twin-sized.
For the backing I dug through my stash, as I have far too much fabric that needs to get used. :*( Besides, you know I love a scrappy back. My favorite addition is definitely the mustache piece. I know everyone is kind of "over" mustaches but evidently I'm not. And the 9 yr old thinks it's cool so that's all that matters.
My quilter did a beautiful job as usual.
She continues to turn my creations into works of art with her quilting. I am forever grateful for her amazing talent!
The boy wrote me a sweet thank you note, complete with quilt drawing, so I guess that means he really likes it! Even without the sweet note, isn't that the reason we all make quilts in the first place -- to make others happy?
A close up of the fabrics.
There was a numbers print, a Japanese piece, some Children at Play, 2 DS Prints, and some other random pieces I found in my stash.
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Details:
Finished quilt measures 55" by 72".
The navy fabric is a denim-type piece I've had in my stash for probably 10 years! It feels good to have finally used it for something. :)