Last week my Mum popped over with two beautiful handmade quilts for my sons. In the past Mum has made my sisters and I a quilt each and my three nieces have stunning quilts too, but Mum hadn’t attempted anything masculine before. She went to so much trouble to make sure they are not too feminine and not too babyish, they had to be just right. The boys loved them and will treasure them always.
Nick’s is shades of cream and green to go with his curtains.
Bailey has cream and blue.
My Mum also made the boys lovely big reading cushions using Canteen bandanas that the boys have collected over the years.
I’ve had my quilt for a few years now and I just love getting it out and on the bed the moment the nights turn cold.
The days certainly have been chilly around here and I love it, we even had some rain over the weekend. I really enjoy the change in season, cooler days and a bit of fog in the morning. Each night after work I can’t wait to get home and kick of my shoes, whip off the horrid bank uniform and dive into my lovely snug tracky. I’m even getting the crock-pot out for a gorgeous winter casserole for tonight’s dinner.
Have a lovely week everyone.
TTFN
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April 28th, 2008 - 11:24 am
Lovely quilts. You have a talented mum. Cushions from those bandanas is a great idea. Last year I sent my son to school with money for a bandana, the previous year’s bandana, and a note saying “no more bandanas, thanks”. I could not have got away with that with my daughter though.
I’m loving this cooler weather too!
April 28th, 2008 - 5:55 pm
Not hard to see that the acorn didn’t fall far from the tree here. Your mum is so talented! I love her quilts. You are so blessed to have these, but then again, you probably already know that! XXOO
April 29th, 2008 - 6:37 am
Aren’t those quils something special!
April 29th, 2008 - 7:34 am
Love your quilts Maddy. A clever and talented mum you have there. A rely of ours made one for Oscar when he was five. I will send you pics
April 29th, 2008 - 8:24 am
Those quilts are beyond beautiful. I’ve seen how well children love the quilts made for them. It’s as though they can feel the love in every stitch.
I made one for one of my daughters (shhh, don’t tell the other one) and her husband spilled ink, or something much like ink on it. It never did come out in the wash.
April 30th, 2008 - 12:43 am
Your mum is an amazing quilter, Maddy…all the quilts are exquisite! Very inspiring…Happy Days to you all ((HUGS))
April 30th, 2008 - 5:15 am
What a clever mum you have the quilts and cushions are delightfuland something to treasure.
May 2nd, 2008 - 8:18 am
I’m envious! 1. You have an awesome Mum and 2. She is amazingly talented! Your kids are so lucky to have her too.
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May 2nd, 2008 - 6:29 pm
What an awesome mother you have. Those quilts are just fabulous, Well done for finishing the Ripple rug. It looks good too.
May 3rd, 2008 - 12:49 am
Your Mother has made a fantastic job of those quilts, and just as we are getting warmer your talk of chill & mist and winter casseroles has already brought on a feeling of longing!