Saturday, September 21, 2013

Work-in-Progress

 “People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
~ Abraham Lincoln


My nephew's quilt is nearing completion
and that makes me happy.

This is a snuggle size quilt for one person.



I would like to make more time to work with my hands.

I find it relaxing.  But as I do it so seldom, I tend to do it to excess 
as I don't know when I might do it again.


I still have to quilt it and I haven't decided whether to do it by hand or by machine. 

I will only do a "light" quilting job so that the finished effect is more or less, reversible.  


This throw has has a nice loft making it extra cosy.

I'm joining up with  I Heart Macro for this post.

BREAKING NEWS:  In sad news, there was a terrorist attack on innocent citizens at an upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday. See more here.  Please pray for the government and security to get the perpetrators and bring security for their citizenry and tourists.

17 comments:

tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.com said...

I love it,he will love it,simply beautiful!.I would machine quilt.phyllis

clairz said...

I'm loving the Southwest look of that fabric!

Joyful said...

Thank you for the vote of confidence Phyllis!

Joyful said...

Clair, I thought you might like the fabrics. I absolutely love the Southwest look myself ;-)

Susie Clevenger said...

Beautiful fabric and quilts...great shots!

Joyful said...

Thank you, Susie!

Stewart M said...

Looks great! My kids still love getting under a quilt - although this one may be a bit small for the size of my kids!


Stewart M - Melbourne

Joyful said...

Thanks Stewart! I think everyone loves a good quilt snuggle ;-)

Forest Dream Weaver said...

This a beautiful quilt which will no doubt be much appreciated......created with love.....

Happy Sunday!
Ruby

Jan said...

That quilt is so glorious. Sounds like you are hankering after more quilting time or just more creative time. I was very sad to hear about the terrorist attack in Kenya yesterday and my thoughts are with all those trying to keep people safe. x

Birgitta said...

Wow! I like it! Great shots!

Joanne Noragon said...

Lovely fabrics. And great job; your nephew will be a happy snuggler.

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

That looks like a lot of work and very beautiful too!

Saucy Siciliana said...

You are so creative! It looks so nice and comfy! I like the quote by Lincoln too.

Laura said...

Wonderful images! I'm so glad you were able to link up with I Heart Macro. Thank you for your kind words, there are many breakthroughs and I have been blessed by good medicine for the past two years of remission... who knows what will happen next... one precious day at a time.

Margie said...

The quilt is wonderful.
I'm sure your nephew will love it.

So very sad about the terrorist attack.

Denise said...

So awesome.

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