Finish - Erica's baby girl surprise quilt!

Wow I was pretty quick on this finish! Bought the fabric on vacation in Winterset, Iowa early July, and had quilt finished for a baby shower mid-August. That’s warp speed for me!
Six simple stars, with fussy-cut sheep centers. The quilt coordinates nicely with the nursery, and the mom-to-be loved it!
Sorry these photos are out of order, I’m posting from my phone bc our laptop is in the shop.
Happy quilting!

Finished quilt top on the design wall, auditioning the binding fabric. Does anyone else do that?

This cute sheep fabric was in the bundle I bought in Winterset, Iowa.  Set the tone of the whole quilt, and also harmonized nicely with Erica's decorating theme.

Quilted it myself with a simple meander. I always wash quilts before presenting them.  It looked better in person, not the best photo.  I'll have Erica take a photo with the baby, after she arrives. :)

Close up of one of the star blocks.  

Love the bunnies on the selvedge!

Ready for gifting!

Treasures from the Road

We just got home from a BIG car trip (2400+ miles, more on that later), GREAT to travel, but also GREAT to be home!  

Here are my treasures from the trip!

How fun is this lady-liberty-meets-andy-warhol panel? I could not resist it, found at Twin Cities Quilting in St. Paul - perfect for a fun wall hanging for the patriotic holidays.
And the Quiltfolk "Iowa" issue, picked up at the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset, Iowa.  We visited the covered bridges, too - which was great fun to do...so quiet and peaceful. 

More treasures  - found at Piece Works Quilt Shop in Winterset.  I have a baby quilt (for a girl) that I want to whip up quickly, but had no real plan, except for the mom-to-be's color scheme:  the softest pink - almost ballet pink, white, gray/beige, and the tiniest touches of a soft teal green.  Piece Works had ON SALE a baggie with (5) 1-yard pieces in coordinating colors:  the sweet lambs on a soft pink background, two tan prints to the right, and the two green prints in the background (which I am not using, as they are too bright for this project.  No worries, I will use them for something!) I added the three pink/beige prints across the top, and the store clerk found the white texture-y print underneath.  I'm set!

Another find from Twin Cities Quilting, I loved the soft, old-fashioned look of this Christmas panel - reminds me of the movie, Prancer.  I plan to make a simple pillow for the head of the bed, to coordinate with a Christmas quilt - which may of may not be done this year.  

Everything old is new again! #uanduqal

Inspired by Sujata Shah, and the book Unconventional and Unexpected, I am creating a new quilt out of my grandmas lovely but damaged quilt.

Detail showing damage.

Quilt top - this used to be a tied quilt, but was badly damaged, so years ago I removed the ties with the intention of repairing it.  Now I have a plan!

 I ripped apart the blocks on a long car trip, and now to play! 

Below are several inspiring quilts from Unconventional and Unexpected, giving me ideas for a layout.  

Not sure which layout I'll use yet, I love them all!