Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Hello? Hello?

Is anyone out there?

My little girl is four weeks old today (isn't she cute?!). Crazy how fast time flies.


I've been able to have two sewing sessions since she was born. For some reason, I thought having time off work for maternity leave would allow me to have all this time to sew in between feedings. Yeah, right - what was I thinking?

Last week I made a quilt back, which is not my favorite sewing project to work on. I'd much rather just use a flat sheet or something. For some reason it makes me a little crazy trying to figure out how to cut yards of fabric and sew the pieces back together to make a quilt back the right size. But, I've made a goal to finish all the quilt tops I have in progress before starting anything new. I've got one down and have at least four more to go. Since it's getting to be a little cooler around these parts, having more finished quilts for the winter sounds like a good idea.

Today's sewing time was spent making a Dutch pinwheel block for AnneMarie for the Sew Beautiful Bee. September was AnneMarie's month and although I had good intentions to finish it during that month, I just didn't get my act together.

Dutch Pinwheel Block for AnneMarie

My mom-in-law is taking my older two kids tomorrow so I can have some solo mom and baby time. I hope to work on Katie's Christmas block for October so I can cross it off my list. She put together such a great gallery of Christmas blocks that I'm excited to come up with something for her.

16 comments:

Mrs. Sew and Sew - Karen said...

What a little darling your daughter is! She is beautiful. You are right feeding takes time and lots of it. Enjoy your mom and baby time. God bless your mom in law. Hope you find more time to sew soon. :~)

felicity said...

Congratulations on your little angel!

Jackie's Stitches said...

She is just precious! I'm surprised you've had any time at all at the machine. I love your use of pattern and color in your bee block. Very nice!

Nana J said...

Very cute. I don't know how you find the time to sew. You are so organized.

Rebecca Lynne said...

Your daughter is simply adorable!!! I can't believe you are doing anything other than staring at her....hahahahaaa... The block is beautiful, really love that design.

Amy said...

She is absolutely sweet! Congrats on getting one quilt back finished. That is quite an accomplishment with a new little one.

Naturally Carol said...

Hi Brooke..congratulations on the birth of your little girl! She is a complete cutie pie. I am amazed that you have made time to sew this early..you must be very organised.

Angela Nash said...

She is so sweet! Enjoy your alone time with her!

Barb said...

She is adorable!!!

A.J. Dub. (Amy) said...

Beautiful Baby!
I look forward to seeing all those fininshed quilts. :)
That is a great goal.
Love your fabrics in the block. It's really pretty.

Have fun with your Christmas block!
Have a great day!

Kelly O. said...

your baby is beautiful!

AnneMarie said...

What an adorable picture! I feel bad your precious "me" time was spent sewing me a block. Take care of yourself and hope to see you in a couple days!

Diane said...

your bee block turned out great and your daughter is beautiful!

Rebekah Buchanan said...

Hi Brooke! I am new to quilting and LOVE your work! I love lots of the fabric and color combos you use!

Rebekah

Gidget said...

She in adorable!!!!!

I also like the colors of your quilt block.

jmb_craftypickle said...

You got your girl!! Just like me! Congrats! I am so happy for you. Babies are a beautiful thing.

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