My husband and I retired in 2009, sold our house, and have been traveling in our motorhome with four cats. I still manage to get in some quilting time.
Thanks to the internet and emails, I am able to keep up with all my friends and co-workers. This includes my one and only student intern. Recently, she sent me the good news that she and her husband were expecting their first child. I knew the exact quilt I wanted to make for their little one.
Thanks to the internet and emails, I am able to keep up with all my friends and co-workers. This includes my one and only student intern. Recently, she sent me the good news that she and her husband were expecting their first child. I knew the exact quilt I wanted to make for their little one.
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| 42x42 inches |
This pattern is a perfect cuddly quilt for her baby with four little critters hugging stars. Actually, the name in the magazine is "Starbear Friends", but I like Cuddly Critters better.
All the embroidery and appliqué is done by hand.
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| close-up of kitty's eye |
Ready for the quilt.
It is a challenge to live and travel full-time in our motorhome. Space is limited, so the quilt moved around the motorhome as it progressed. From the dining room table...
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| The Hugs Squad shift change |
....to outside...especially when there is a lovely view on a gorgeous day.
...to our front window on a folding table....Nothing gets between me and my quilting!
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| bear |
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| dog |
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| raccoon |
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| cat |
and one of the waiting couple! Such a sweet family photo! Thanks you two ~ for letting me post your picture. I cannot wait to see photos of the little one. hint! hint!
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| Baby due mid-May....about now |
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What a cute quilt!! And I have to say that the "Hug Squad shift change" made me laugh out loud... :-)
ReplyDeleteYour intern friend and her husband are a beautiful couple! And I can imagine how happy they will be to receive your lovely quilt. It is so cozy and playful, with these kind and friendly animal faces.
ReplyDeleteYour lifestyle is quite unusual to me. In our country, replacing your house with a motorhome would be considered madness. But I admire it. You obviously do exactly what you want to do, and it is wonderful.
Thank you Eugenie! I'm happy to say the couple do love their new baby quilt.
DeleteYes, there are quite a few people in the US that think we are crazy too. Maybe we are, but we are happy as well as crazy!
Very cute, I have to say you have done a fabulous job, I know how hard it is to be travelling and quilting you obviously love quilting alot. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThat is THE perfect quilt for the new baby! I love it. =0) I also like your name for it - Cuddly Critters.
ReplyDelete~Kim
This is so sweet, i love this:)))
ReplyDeleteThank you Lonci! I enjoyed making the quilt.
DeleteYour quilt looks great. Love those animals. This will be a great gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable quilt! Love the little critter faces :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is adorable! It is something they will treasure forever! I love the little faces on your bears.
ReplyDeleteI just love that you travel with sewing machine! When the day comes where I can travel, my sewing supplies will be a must take for the road!
Hello!! I'm finally back and done with school. I'm getting the garden in and setting up a sewing nook. Love the stuff you've been doing and of course, the gorgeous photos!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice baby quilt. I am sure the new baby will just love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable baby quilt!! Baby will love it. Fun seeing how you've adapted to your lifestyle. My folks had a motorhome for yars and mom did gorgeous pine needle baskets while she travelled...loved picking up needles from all around the country. Thanks for sharing your lovely piece and the story. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute story and so special to have a picture of the expecting couple! The quilt is so adorable, I'm sure they'll cherish it! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! New follower from blogging buddies! http://alewphotography.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThank you April! I will be over for a visit!
DeleteWhat a super sweet quilt! And how appropriate that you find a four cat quilt to make! It is cute as a button!
ReplyDeleteAwww very sweet quilt, perfect for a little one!
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