Christmas Quilts...

A couple of weeks ago I decided to make a lap quilt for all our children and grandchildren for Christmas next year. That's 41 quilts, including one for my husband and me. I can't believe I had the foresight to actually start this project in February, instead of next October. I think I should treat myself to a boatload of chocolate for that one. I already have three at the longarm quilter's home, and I've got two more to drop off when I pick the three up. Things are going to get busier this spring and summer, so I want to get as many done as I can this winter. These are simple piece-in-a-day quilts, but they are turning out cute and unique. Here are some fabrics I bought for one of my little grandsons. I asked each set of parents to send favorite colors for every member in the family and this grandson indicated he likes black and red. I think these rugged logger-man beavers fit the bill. {Kaufman Burly Beavers and coordinates can be found at fabric.com}

Another Baby Quilt...

Last week I published a post about a quilted baby blanket I made for a granddaughter due in March. Today I'll be showing you its "cousin" for our granddaughter due in February. {For any of you that are curious -- these are #19 and #20. Hard to believe, eh?  We're very grateful for all our grandchildren!} I used the same pattern and inspiration fabric for both quilts, but differed the accent fabrics. Here's the one I just finished for the baby due this month...

The colors for this quilt are a little brighter than the first quilt. This one has coral colors, where the other featured light pinks. Both are beautiful, just slightly different.

My favorite fabric in this quilt is this coral fabric from Cinderberry Stitches {Lecien Deer Lines}. I bought this fabric, and other fabric from this line, a few years ago and have used them on various projects. I adore it...

The other fabrics in the quilt are mostly from a fabric line at Hobby Lobby.

I chose a floral longarm quilt pattern this time. If you look carefully you can see the flowers and leaves in the quilting...

For the back I used the inspiration fabric {floral} and another complimentary fabric...

I'll be heading to California in a couple of weeks to help my daughter and her family when the baby arrives. This, and a few other things, will be tucked into my suitcase for the little one.

I have to admit I'm loving making these "piece in a day" quilts!