Labor of Love

I got this pattern from my Quilting for Peace book which I received for Christmas. It has been the best crafting/sewing book I have received to date. I think I have already attempted 3 other quilts from this book already and it's not even the end of February. One thing I love about quilting is the fun of putting together different fabrics and making a pleasing whole. I also enjoy using fabrics and sheets that I have gotten at estate sales and giving them a new life. Finally, I just love the fact that I'm making a quilt which is something that can be used for years after I have sent it off to it's recipient. This particular one is dear to my heart for many reasons. First of all, I love all of the fabrics and materials in it. I am so happy with the way they all came together. Second, I quilted it using free-motion quilting on my machine which is a new method for me, but one that I have been wanting to try for a while, and I believe it will be something I can attempt again. The final reason is that it is for an amazing girl that I just met recently, but whose courage and bravery in the face of great adversity astounds me. If you want to read more about Meghan's story, you can find out here. My hope is that my flower garden (that's what I'm calling this one) will be able to brighten up her days.

Chinese New Year with the family

We spent the weekend at Tom and Amanda's house to celebrate Chinese New Year and mom's birthday. It was a very relaxing and fun time for all.

Here's Trevor with his special Chinese New Year outfit.

RH # 30 &31

I really like this top. Unfortunately the sheet on the bottom had a few holes. I think I'll be able to patch them up and make it work.

This was our desert quilt. It was made up of all of the sandy and tan colored squares. They chose the blue backing so that it would contrast with the brown front.

RH #28 & 29

2 more done. These tops were completed before Christmas, but with all of the craziness we haven't gotten a chance to bind them until now.

#29. We should have been finished by now, but 5 (or maybe 6) of the first quilts were given away to the firsts girls at Refuge House, so our quilting project continues.