The Beginnings of a Cathedral Window Quilt

Daisy and Ann here it is.....

The beginnings of a long quilting journey.

 I've been wanting to make a cathedral quilt for quite some time now and with mine and Kelsey;s house getting started I figured that the start of a quilt would go right along with that. My goal is to have the quilt done by the time our house is done, which seems like somewhat of a realistic goal..

One of the great many things about this particular quilt is that once you 

have finished a square you are done, there is no batting or backing..

You start off with a 9 inch piece of fabric that gets folded down to around 3 inches

so all the extra material tucked away fills the need for batting and a back. 

It's a real nice pattern to just work on when you have the time and you 

don't have to worry about using quilting frame, I figure it will be a good pattern 

for me to work on with a little one.

Here is a great site I found that steps you through most of the process.

http://hyena-in-petticoats.blogspot.com/2007/08/cathedral-window-quilt-tutorial.html

There are a few things not on here that I have found are helpful. So just ask if you have any questions. 

Happy quilting!!

p.s. And anyone who would like to make a square or more for my quilt or pass on a piece of their fabric that I could add in, well I would be delighted!!

Love, Ashley

Music to Listen to: Pete Seeger's Album Bird's, Beasts, Bugs & Fishes (Little and Big)

Ann Keener is Officially a Grown-Up

Forget the business I'm about to start...  I have a guest bed!  I already had a chest freezer, which is pretty grown-up, but come on, a guest bed? Now that's something.  O yeah, and I'm about to be an Aunt.

Anyway, of course I had to make a Guest Bed Spread so here it is:

Elspeth, you may recognize the red fabric.  I got it from you.

I just cut that into pieces and sewed it, as well as a real pretty scarf that
Mike's mom gave me, onto an old sheet, plus I added extensions on the sides.  So it's double layered, but, yet again, not quite a quilt (whew!).  It's not really that sophisticated, but it did leave some nice (if sloppily sewn) patterns on the back.



AND, I've been very diligently working on my Etsy page. Ashley, I finally made some of those bobby pins.  They are going to be a staple at the next Delectable Spectacle . Tell all your friends and relations.

Love from,
               - Ann Middle

To listen to:  A very old Radio Lab podcast from 2009 called "New Normal?", especially the middle part.  It made me cry a little in the middle of piecing together the bedspread.  In a good way.

My First Baby Shower

I am trying to smile but the sun is a blaring in my eyes...

This is for Candice who has been asking to see my pregnant belly. Here it is.

The Milk Cows and I are due at the same time

I wanted to share some photos of some of the lovely handmade gifts that were given for Kelsey and my little one to be. There were many many wonderful gifts but here I will share a few of them. 

A Lovely Trivet from Mrs. Daisy... She says this is to be used when I start making meals for PawPaw

I'm so excited to finally have one of her beautiful handmade trivets. 

An Incredible play quilt in the making from Miss Elspeth. This is her 1st quilt and oh my it is absolutely amazing. It's going to be so stimulating for the little one to gaze upon.

Another quilt made by Mika and her mother in law Granny. This is one where you have you find the pictures and name what they are. That will be a lot of fun.

The prettiest diaper bag I have ever seen made by Miss Laura. The inside is the patterns of the strap with a pocket on the inside. I am so excited to be carrying this around filled with little things. 

The cutest baby hat knitted by Beth Austin. In no time there will be a little head kept warm with this wonderful hat.

And here is the cherry crib that Miriam and Bill bought for us and in it is a quilt that my Gramie made for the baby and a handmade pillow case made by Suzie Millard. 

And the mobile that hangs above it made by Carroll. The branch is dogwood and many little bright cranes hang from its branches. It's an incredible mobile that I love staring at.

And the most adorable little booties I have ever seen. Miss Jennie B. made these and it is hard to imagine anything cuter being on my baby's little feet. 

The Parents to Be

...... And more pictures to come 

-Love Ashley

Music to Listen to: Mozart (Emily gave us a couple cd's to listen to she says it's good for the baby)