A Grand!
What is it about receiving marvelous news - that you will soon have your first grandchild - that literally launches one out the door in search of a quilt shop? Never mind that, in the past, you have always been pretty poor at quilting. Forget completely your recent decision to stick to one project only (needlepoint) in which you feel fairly adequate. No ... baby quilts are now "in." We're so delighted. (Of course, since I am now making the quilt, I also have to take lessons in order to figure out how. For instance, I have no idea how to bind a quilt ... so I am learning by piecing and finishing the project in photo 2 as a tote bag).
Congratulations on becoming a grand-mother-to-be! I can't wait for that to happen to myself, and I can only imagine how happy you are.
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Posted by: Pat | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 08:50 AM
I am late with my congratulations, but this is wonderful news! Good wishes to all the family, and I'm very keen to see how the quilt-making turns out - it'll be beautiful, I'm sure.
Posted by: Cornflower | Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful news. I'm sure the quilt will be lovely and a real family heirloom. Hope we will see the finished item.
Posted by: Zoe | Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Congratulations--what exciting news! I love quilts. I took a few quilt classes and really liked it, but of course time is always the problem (so I usually stick to cross stitch). I did make a table runner for my mom, though. And I have two quilt tops finished that just need the quilting. At this point I might pay someone to finish them for me. I like the piecing, but not the quilting and I am no proficient enough with a machine to do it that way. Good luck with your project!
Posted by: Danielle | Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 09:03 AM
What lovely news to receive, congratulations. I am sure the quilt you make will be beautiful, and will be a much loved item for little baby. x
Posted by: Louise | Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 09:24 AM
What a lovely thing to make, a quilt will be treasured and loved, the perfect gift. I jumped in at quilt making last year with my first quilt, a gift for my godson. It was a steep learning curve but the hardest part was choosing the fabrics, everything else is just a matter of learning. I am sure your quilt will be beautiful and much loved.
Posted by: Rebecca | Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 02:55 AM
Congrats! What wonderful news!
Binding is easier than it looks as long as you go slow (most quilting books have good explanations at the back). I'm a notoriously bad binder though as by that point I'm rushing because I just want to be done!
And quilting is a grandma thing - because I've discovered it's not a mummy thing. Sharp scissors, needles, and the dreaded rotary cutter do not mix with toddlers. I'm learning how to knit :)
(My comments don't seem to be appearing, if I'm double-posting, feel free to delete!)
Posted by: trish | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Congrats!
Binding is much easier than it looks as long as you don't rush. (Most quilting books have good how-to explanations at the back.) I'm a notoriously bad binder though as by that point in the quilt making process I just want things to be finished!
And quilting *is* a grandma thing - because I've discovered it's not a mummy thing. Sharp needles, scissors, and the dreaded rotary cutter do not mix with toddlers. I'm learning how to knit :)
Posted by: trish | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Michelle ... it is Tim and Liz ... so we will have a Capitol Hill baby!
Thank you to everyone for your good wishes! I am, indeed, making a pink quilt even though I am guessing it will be a boy. The plan is to make a pink and a blue quilt ... of course, depending upon the outcome of quilt one!
Posted by: Becca | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Oh yes a quilt is an absolut must for a soon to be Grandmother to make. Congratulations to all concerned!
Posted by: carolyn | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 11:55 AM
How exciting - congratulations to you (and the parents-to-be). What a wonderful grandmother you will be!
Posted by: Passementerie | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Wonderful news! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress - you will show it, won't you? :-)
Posted by: nikkipolani | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Lucky you... and lucky baby to have you as a grandmother! Now - how soon will you be reading bed-time stories?
Posted by: Alice C | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 08:09 AM
Congratulations! That's wonderful news! Well, I think your current quilting endeavor, the bag, looks great. I really like your fabric choice - very chic.
Posted by: susanna | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Congratulations Becca!
Such a Blessing for your family!
Which one of your daughter-in-laws
or daughter is expecting?
So very happy for you and Geoff!
Posted by: Michele | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Congratulations to you! I am sure that the quilt will be wonderful. The colors you have chosen are just lovely.
Posted by: AmandaMay | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 05:15 AM
Oh congratulations to all of you! It will be lovely for baby to have a quilt made specially for them. :)
Posted by: PG | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 01:36 AM
Congratulations! I remember my excitement with my first grandchild. I now have six with two more on the way. I'm so surprised to have that many. I didn't make a thing but I sure did buy some cute things.
Posted by: Linda | Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 10:35 PM
wonderful, wonderful news.
I bet you make the most beautiful quilt for the grandbaby!
Posted by: mary | Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: tara | Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Wow! What a great news! Congratulations, Becca!
PS: I invite you to see your lovely pets on my current post, about my friend's pets.
Have a nice week ahead!
Posted by: Sonia | Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Congratulations - what wonderful news. Looking at the quilting pieces in the first photo makes me think that the only recipient of this quilt could be a baby of the girly variety! Happy quilting! x
Posted by: Florence | Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 01:35 PM
How exciting! I think such news stirs the creativity pot inside us, and makes us want to do something, anything in anticipation.
Posted by: tut-tut | Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 01:32 PM