Carsten's Pinwheel Quilt

I just finished a labor of love. I made a pinwheel quilt for my friend's sixth baby. I have six children as well, and she holds a special place in my heart. I actually got to be part of the birth process and was with her as she delivered her beautiful 10 pound baby boy. His name is Carsten and this quilt is named Carsten's Quilt.

One of the blue fabrics has tiny anchors and sailors on it, in honor of Carsten's father who is a Navy Chief. I designed the quilt myself but I used a pinwheel technique that I learned from a youtube video featuring Jenny from the Missouri Quilt Company. I love her technique. It's quick, easy and is very conducive to accuracy when matching points. You can find the video here.

 

 

I especially love the back. I pieced left over blocks and remnants from fabric used in the front of the quilt. I embroidered him a label. I think it is so important to label your quilts.

I'm entering Carsten's Quilt in the Quilting Blogger's contest for this week. This week's them is Quilts for Little Ones. If you get a chance, I'd love if you stop by and vote for me. You can access the link to vote here.

I have a lot more posts waiting for you so please check back soon.

Happy Sewing!
Sewing Momma

Baby Quilt and Another Finish

Wow! I've finished two quilts in two weeks. My goal  this year is to finish as many projects as I can and to use up a lot of  my stash. I found  a bag with some of these finished quilt blocks and matching fabric. I started this quilt several years ago for one of my children, I don't even remember which child. I love the fabrics, they are so bright and happy. I was able to whip up this baby quilt in a weekend. It feels so good to have another finish.

This afternoon I am going to begin a quilt for the 4th of July and YES, I am using fabric that I already have in my stash.

Have a great weekend and Happy Sewing,
Sewing Momma

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My Strings Quilt! A Finish!

One of my sewing goals for this year is to finish as many projects as possible and to use the fabric that I already have in my stash. I am very happy to say that I finished a scrap project that I started about 2 years ago. I made a Strings Quilt using scraps from dresses and projects that I have made for girls. I was also able to use scraps of batting that I have been accumulating. This project was so fun. I know there will be more of these in my future.

This quilt will definately stay in our family. My girls love picking out the the fabrics that are from their dresses, camera bags, tote bags, etc

Happy Sewing,
Sewing Momma

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