With the current weather being positively Autumnal recently I took a break from working on my mini bedroom makeover and picked up another project I've had on the go for a while now. As you can see from the photo above I've swapped painting for needle craft as I'm trying to complete a memory quilt for my daughter in time for her birthday.
So far I've made 12 rosettes from my daughters clothes that she's out grown, but I am intending on making 26 in total. I've been following the instructions for The Queen of Crafts Flower Power Quilt by Jazz Domino Holly. This book is a lovely addition to a creative's library and is full of various projects from cooking to gardening and preserving to sewing.
So far I am proud of what I've created. I've seen a number of quilts made from squares but as I am making rosettes by hand my daughter's may well be taking far longer to create but it will be a unique labour of love.
The other day someone was giving away batting on Freegle so I jumped in the car and went to get it. I'll add this to the quilt once I've finished the rosettes and add a backing too. Time will tell whether or not I will be able to complete this project on time for her birthday but I'm hopeful.
Have you got projects on the go for a deadline? Be it for Christmas or something else, I'd love to hear about it.
What a beautiful idea and memento for her birthday, I can't wait to see the finished piece! I definitely think that projects always take longer than initially intended x #HomeEtc
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Thanks for the compliment and encouragement. It's true projects take longer than first thought they would.
DeleteThis sounds like a lovely idea. I made a quilt of hand sewn rosettes about 20 years ago, in my teens. It took ages, but I still have it and it looks as lovely as ever.
ReplyDeleteA few weeks ago I finished a rocking horse renovation for my son's first birthday. I was almost a week late finishing it, but I am pleased I did it. Pop over to my blog and check it out if you like.
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Yes I saw your lovely rocking horse. :) Thanks for stopping by and encouraging me.
DeleteWhat a lovely idea and hope you manage to get it finished in time. I started making a patchwork bag when I was pregnant with my eldest - four years on and I still haven't finished it but one day I will! :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope so too. I'd love to see the bag you started work on.
DeleteThat's a lovely way to use old clothes. I'm a demon for cutting up MOH's old work shirts - some for cleaning cloths, some for crafts minus the cuffs and storing the buttons too. He thinks I'm bonkers but I can't see the point of just throwing it away and by the time he's finished with them the charity shop wouldn't want them either. Good luck getting it finished, looking forward to seeing the finished photo #homeetc
ReplyDeleteI am so with you on the recycling front. Thanks for stopping by and encouraging me.
DeleteGood for you lovely!! It may take a while to do but it will be amazing when it;s finished! Something to treasure :) Thanks for linking up with us xx
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I do hope it will look amazing. I'm pacing myself over the year with it.
DeleteLovely, and hopefully will be a fabulous finished product! Thanks for linking up with us. Jess xx
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You should be proud. I have made quilts for my two tots and it was a challenge as I was new to it but therapeutic too. lol Thanks for linking up to Share With Me blog hop. I hope you have enjoyed reading so many fab other blog posts and to see you again tomorrow for another great round of #sharewithme
ReplyDeleteI certainly have enjoyed reading all the lovely blogs that join with your wonderful Linky. Yes quilt making is definitely a challenge but I'm sure your tots love your creations.
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