For example, I decided that my hobby for the next year is going to be quilting -- I am going to make a quilt for each of my babies. And, if I get ambitious, a few other quilts for my future children (don't have them yet, but I figure that now is probably the easiest time for projects in the next 10 years because I only have TWO children right now). THERE ARE SO MANY AMAZING QUILTS OUT THERE -- and I really don't know what I want. I want cute for now but also something that will work for them for years to come. Like maybe until they get a queen-size bed and need to switch things up a bit. Idealistic? Maybe so - but that's what I'm thinking. And I want it to have meaning beyond the face value and the fact that Mom made it for them. My other problem is that I am, for all intents and purposes, a beginning sewer. I say all intents and purposes because I have watched and listened and assisted with SEVERAL sewing projects through the years. But I've never spear-headed something, least of all something like this.
So in the meantime, here are some of my FAVES!!!! Feel free to help the decision process along by casting your vote. For Abby, it's going to be pink and brown -- and I'm thinking more subdued pink vs. bright, here-I-am pink. For Isaac, I'm thinking green and blue -- though primary colors in deeper tones are also calling my name.
Abby Quilts
Isaac Quilts
With the airplanes, I am thinking of alternating between star, airplane, rocket, kite. I think I'm leaning towards the crazy stars pattern, though.
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I LOVE quilting. It's just finding the time. Here's one I would LOve to make. it's definatly for first time quilters.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/02/stacked-coins-baby-quilt.html
Out of the ones you have pictured, my favorite for abby is the 'trip' quilt with the 'fans' (top right corner of your pic), but I don't know, I wonder if you have really seen them all and can make an educated choice...;). keep looking, I'm sure when you find it, you will know.
In all honesty, Nique, that's my favorite, too -- go figure, right? I think I would de-clutter it a bit, but I'm thinking a Bloom Where You Are Planted Theme and of having Dave and I write her a note/letter on why we picked that quilt and what we hope it will remind her of/stand for in her life. And for Isaac, I'm thinking a "Sky's the Limit" or "Reach for the Stars" or "Keep Your Eye on the North Star" -- hence the reason I really LOVE the crazy star quilt.
My only hesitation with both (and the reason I'm still looking) is -- Can I do THAT?!?!?!!??! Am I going to make Dave and I both crazy in the process? ;-D Time will tell; time will tell!
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