Saturday evening at 11:30 p.m. I had just put the finishing touches of wrapping presents when I said to my DH, "Have you got anything for your mother for her birthday?" He promptly replied, "No, when is it?" Which I promptly replied, "Dec. 19." This gave him a completely terror stricken look...wish he'd look like that when it was my birthday......
So anyway, so ensued the beginning of the following pictures, he asked me nicely and I agreed to make his mother something....I treated myself today some lovely tin shelves from Hobby Lobby for my effort to produce this:
"Home of a Quilter"Design: a collaboration of many charts from Little House Needleworks
Designer: Dianne Williams
Threads: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Buttermilk Jobelan
Finished as: Flatfold
Can anyone guess which charts I used to come up with this? Well.....I'll just tell you straight away...it was the from the freebie chart...Small House and Quilt Time Sampler. I did the arrangement of the motifs myself. I think it couldn't have turned out any better, I really do like just about everything about it. It had been awhile since I've made a flatfold, so I had to think about the finishing and used my own tutorial! LOL!
The backing fabric was from the remnant bin at JoAnn's that I had dug out this summer...just saving for something.....and today was the day!
I'm finishing the final touches of a Crazy Exchange return exchange today and then hopefully I'll get to the exchange stitching I need to finish up/get started on...I have 2 fair and square partners this round and I also have 2 SBEBB exchanges all due the first couple of weeks in January....so I need to get my needles flying, huh?!
Until the next time....may your day be BRILLIANT and your needles FLASHING through your fabric!
Wow, Vonna, you are a WHIZ! That looks terrific!!! Your MIL is going to treasure it forever!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful! I think you did a great job arranging the motifs. I would have never known this was not a purchased pattern. I look forward to seeing what you come up with for your exchanges. I still hold out hope that when Becky can get back online that I'll be allowed to join the SBEBB for 2008.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea for a last minute gift! I just can't believe you stitched it all & put it together so quickly.
ReplyDeletevery very nice and special for your MIL .. hope your DH did something special for you *smile*
ReplyDeleteWow, that was a lot of work at the last minute, but it looks fabulous and just perfect for your MIL!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous gift for your MIL, congratulations
ReplyDeleteWOW! I can't believe you did all that in between Saturday night and now! You must have magic needles or something...LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour needles must be flying Vonna! This is great. LOL that you had to use your own tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great !!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Vonna, I love how you have re-jigged those charts and made this and the backing fabric couldn't have been any more -perfect. Your MIL is one lucky lady.
ReplyDeleteGreat flatfold! Your MIL should love it!
ReplyDelete(Dontcha just love the remnant bin at Joann's? =D)
It's beautful Vonna! I had a good laugh imagining that look of terror on your DH's face. Men what would they do without us!
ReplyDeleteI just love what you did for your m-i-l. The fabric is absolutely perfect. I laughed about you needing to use your own tutorial. It's such fun to read your blog and see what you will come up with next!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift for your MIL. Do you think she'll know your DH didn't stitch it..LOL
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on the finish, it's a great tutorial you use..heehee.
Stay warm and stitch with happy fingers.
That's a perfect gift for a quilter, Vonna. I'm amazed at how quickly you stitched and finished it!
ReplyDeleteOh Vonna hon that is just perfect for her!
ReplyDeleteImpressive, and did you ever deserve those shelves. Love how you combined motifs to make it unique and personal. Happy exchange stitching.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I cracked up when I read your husband’s reaction to “do you know it’s your mom’s birthday” statement, that is so like my husband, and my dad, and my brother… and all the boys I know :D I love what you came up with, it’s awesome, and the fabric you used for the back is perfect. You are a quick stitcher!
ReplyDeleteVonna, I hope your hubby knows he owes you big time! You did a brilliant job!
ReplyDeleteYour flat fold is fabulous. Hopefully your MIL really likes it!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am so impressed and your MIL is sure to be delighted! I can't believe how quickly you put it together! Yes, that look of terror in Hubby's eyes when he forgets his mother's birthday is a classic! Funny!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift for your MIL, and all done on the fly like that! I'm totally impressed!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are a speedy stitcher! Your MIL will love it! I know I do! I'll SAL with you on VOHHR! I can't wait to get started! Gonna start pulling threads this weekend. Wish I had the silks but DMC will do nicely!
ReplyDeleteDonna
You did a fabulous job melding all of those different charts. I bet she will love it!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a quick stitch! It's really beautiful and I am sure that she will really love it too. You did a great job bringing all the designs together.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, you've done great job with this! The backing fabric is perfect of course, it's a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic piece for your MIL. I bet she will be thrilled with it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift Vonna! You are such nice daughter-in-law! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute piece! Lucky for your husband you were able to whip this beauty up so quickly!
ReplyDeleteFantastic piece for your MIL. You did a beautiful job Vonna!
ReplyDeleteSuch a thoughtful and special gift for your MIL, Vonna. She will cherish it always, I bet.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deb
I'm amazed at how quickly you put together that lovely gift for your MIL. You are an incredible woman and your hubby owes you big time!! I just love the fabric on it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful stitching! Love the combination of the designs :)
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