I have wanted to make and give away a quilt to someone who really needs it.
However, I have had to sew and quilt less than I used to because of my puffy, painful fingers.
Our company does the 'adopt a family' program each year. My funds don't make it possible to purchase anything, but I found a wish for a 'colorful lap blanket' for a 57 yr old woman. I used some pretty strips I won earlier this year and a pattern I saw on Sharon Vrooman's blog.
I didn't have enough fabric to make the quilt as large as I wanted to.
I did add a border, but it still wasn't enough. I also didn't have time to make a true quilt sandwich,
so I found a thin polar fleece blanket I had and used that as a combo backing, 'batting' and
ends to make the quilt larger. A bit odd, but it worked. I only have one picture that isn't the greatest.
The drive in to work last Tuesday after the snow storm was excruciatingly slow. I had the camera in the car, so I started snapping pictures. Normally when we have a large amount of snow that is all over the trees it melts off or blows off within a day. This time the temp dropped after the storm, and there hasn't been any wind. Here are a few of my shots:
The below was just lovely as I approached it. By the time I could take the pic, another tree was behind it. But you can see the general shape and the snow all over the branches.
Spruce trees all in a row!
Fencepost hats
The light pole was an interesting shape with the snow added.
It reminds me of the candle stick from Beauty and the Beast.
Are you ready for Christmas?
lovely pictures xx I am always glad NOT to get snow xx we are sheltered by hills all round so fortunaly miss out! lol x Your quilt offering looks good to me ... if she wants to snuggle and be warm ,thats the one xx
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt for one in need - a real snuggler! Love the snow photo's - but you can keep it - we are due snow this week and I hope it isn't too much.
ReplyDeleteI think the recipient of your quilt will be more than happy to have it. I love the pictures too... that is what it looks like over here normally, but so far, we've received very little snow. Keeping my fingers crossed for a reasonable amount of snow over the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI am sure your quilt will be much loved, it sounds very snuggly! Perfect for the weather you are having.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is made with a lot of love and care. Your recipient will be thrilled to have it. Let's not talk snow. :)
ReplyDeleteJudy
We finally received a little snow,hope we get more,as we need the moisture! Your snow pictures are so pretty,thanks for sharing them. The recipient of your quilt is sure to love it,I know I would. The fleece will make it nice and cozy to snuggle under :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your painful fingers,I am sure that this time of year with the cold weather does not help matters. Hope you are pain free soon :)