After posting the star and safari quilt pictures, I’ve been busy at work on my sewing machine trying to deplete my stash of material.
Here are a few of my recent creations…
Quilt 1: Pretty In Pink
I made three of these pink/red/white heart quilts.
My aunt had started one of these quilts before she passed away so I just followed in her footsteps to finish these quilts.
One went to Layla, one I sent to my friend Kate from Mommy’s Monologues for her baby girl that is due this month (Kate even came out of blog hiding to post about her quilt), and I gave one to my local friend Roxanne (Unintentionally Brilliant) for her niece.
Quilt 2: Monster Sasa
While going through my material one day I came across some monster fabric and I knew right away who I was going to use it for.
A monster quilt can only go to a monster.
This monster quilt is probably one of my favorites and it is used every night by Blake who is the wild child of my One Martini partner in crime Carri (Mommy’s Little Monster Blake).
Quilt 3: I Spy
Quilt 3 is called an I Spy quilt and my Aunt loved making these for kids. Each piece of material is different and kids have fun identifying all the different things in each block.
This one is going to my mom’s housekeeper who is expecting a baby in the next couple months. My mom didn’t know if the baby was going to be a boy or girl so I made it gender neutral with yellow borders and the backing is orange with moons and stars.
Quilt 4: Crazy Stars
After sitting in a tub with other unfinished projects for over 5 years I figured it was time to finish this crazy star quilt. It’s a little bigger than a twin sized bed and I love all the colors on it even if none of them match the rooms in my house. I decided this quilt is one I’m keeping for myself.
Instead of machine quilting the top, I hand quilted stars all over it. It took many evenings to do all the stars but I’m happy with the finished project.
I have 5 or 6 other quilts that are in progress right now and 1,346,443 other ones to start so I’m sure you will see some more of these posts from me in the future.
Now, I need to get back to my sewing machine.
(These pictures really don’t do the quilts justice. I need find a better way to photograph them. Any ideas?)
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The monster LOVES his monster quilt!!! Ahem… I mean, “monster sasa”.
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I’m sure it keeps him and all of his toys warm at night.
They are so beautiful, honestly. People are so lucky to get something handmade like that
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Thank you Angela. I hope that the people receiving the blankets love them since I put so much time into them.
Twitter: supermomboots
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Those are really awesome
I think the best way to photograph quilts is outside. Hang them on a fence or off a laundry line.
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I never thought to hang them on a fence. I’ll have to try that next time. Thank you.
I like them all, but my favorite of the quilts in this post is the pink-and-white-and-red star quilt. I was planning to make a star quilt with half-square triangles, but I like your quarter-square triangle approach better.
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Thank you. The pink/white/red quilt is my favorite. I love the colors together and how it turned out.
Beautiful and I Love the monster quilt!! I just started quilting and it is so much fun, hard work, but fun!
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Just be patient with your sewing. That was the hardest thing for me.
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Beautiful, you! Just beautiful!
(I love how you’re tapping into your creativity in so very many ways! Soul-soothing, yes?)
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Yes, it is. And it keeps my hands busy in the evenings which I love.
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You are one creative and talented mama!
Thank you Bruna!
Twitter: AlisonSWLee
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All gorgeous. You’re so talented.
Maybe try hanging the quilts on a line to photograph in natural daylight?
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I am going to try hanging them on the fence and using the good camera to take pictures next time instead of my cell phone. Thank you.
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
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Those are all gorgeous! I don’t have any ideas about photographing them though. I’m still learning that myself.
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Maybe I should just draw a picture of them on my phone.
Impressive! I would love to channel my grandma and quilt one day.
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I hope you do.
You have some serious talent missy.
I’m so glad that this was passed down to you!
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Thank you Kimberly.
Twitter: corp2domestic
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Girl you have been busy! My MIL makes quilts too and always gives them as gifts. Somehow I don’t have one yet? Nolan does though! I love the monster quilt
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You should put in your request with her for a quilt before the new baby comes.
They are so pretty! I love them!
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Thank you Aubrey!
The quilts are beautiful.
You’re amazing! I can’t believe that you have time to do quilting and all the other stuff…. How??
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I am spending less time online lately. I do most of my quilting in the evenings when watching TV. It’s relaxing to me.
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They are gorgeous! I still can’t get over the fact that you have time to make these.
Might you open an Etsy shop someday?
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Probably not an Etsy shop but I am thinking about creating a website to sell my quilts.
Twitter: thekircorner
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I’m blown away by your talents…wow, they are so pretty. (and I too want to know where you find the time….Jeepers Woman!)
I bet you stitch a whole lot of LOVE into those gorgeous blankets.
xo
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I do my quilting in the evenings when relaxing/watching TV. And thank you!
I love your quilts. I Spy quilt would be perfect for car trips and nap time.
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My kids love looking at the I Spy quilt and finding all the different things on it. It keeps them busy for awhile.
Twitter: chicktuition
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Wow, Jessica. These are all so beautiful. You really have a talent for quilting! And it’s so generous of you to give them as gifts…I’m sure they’re all very much appreciated!
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Thank you Jacqui!
Twitter: LittleMsP
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What beautiful handiwork! They are all so beautiful! Love the I Spy quilt! Kids could have hours of fun using their imaginations with that one. =)
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The kids have fun identifying all the different patches of material. It’s cute to watch.
Twitter: SharonPfeiffer
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YOU are SO talented! I can sew (a little), but I have not yet tried my hand at quilts. You have just inspired me. Maybe I will either make the handmade Christmas stockings I had planned on for last year, or I will make a quilt for our new camping trailer. Hmmmm. decisions, decisions!
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You should try both!
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Jessica,
You are overflowing w/ awesomeness
Fabulous Work, Girl Xx
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Thank you my friend!
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I love all your quilting talents! The crazy stars one is so darn cute! I hadn’t seen that one yet. Love them all. I’m excited to see what Hayley’s pink ribbon one turns out like soon.
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I have a plan for Hayley’s pink ribbon quilt but I have a few baby ones to finish first. I’m going to make your boys each a quilt too but I haven’t found the right material for them yet.
You do beautiful work!!! I love them! I’m glad to hear you kept one for yourself…you deserve it
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Thank you Jen. I figured it was about time to keep one for myself.
Wow – you are amazingly talented. These are *beautiful* works of art. What a wonderful hobby/handicraft/art!
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Thank you Ado. I do my best.
Love these! But not as much as I love Baby Track’s!
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Baby Track’s quilt was perfect for her and her safari room.
I am having serious quilt envy. I so admire this wonderful talent of yours, the quilts are absolutely beautiful and the fact that they were made with love is just wonderful. I still have hope that in the future I will learn to quilt. You are amazing!
I have faith that one day you will learn to quilt. I think you would enjoy it.
Twitter: Emmymom2
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Look at you! Those are all awesome! I am very impressed. I am not a sewer or quilter so really impressed. I am sure everyone will love them
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Thank you very much Emmy!
Twitter: applesndroses
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I love them all! Just seeing these gives me so many ideas, I wish I could do that. I especially love the I spy quilt, my kids love books were they have to look for different items.
Big objects are always hard to photograph, try not to flash and, and try different angles to see what the light does. I like to use natural light, so I pick a spot in my house where there is enough daylight coming in.
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I don’t have a lot of natural light in my house so I’m going to try hanging the quilts on a fence and using my good camera to take pictures of them instead of my cell phone. Thank you for the tips and the compliments.
Twitter: mommonsenseblog
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You are a machine! How do you find the time?! They are all beautiful, Jessica. And I love the idea of the “I Spy” quilt…totally pinning it! My sister-in-law just recently got into quilting and I think she would love to make one like that.
So impressed!
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The I Spy quilt is very easy to make so it’s perfect for someone who is just learning to quilt.
Twitter: mommonsenseblog
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Having an issue pinning…not sure if it’s a Pinterest issue or what. Will try again later! =)
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That crazy Pinterest. Thanks for trying.
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Those are incredible!!! Where are you finding all the time for that? I love it!
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At night I work on quilting while watching TV. It keeps me busy.
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Wow, your so talented! Ive been toying with the idea of learning how to quilt, but Im not sure if its for me or not. I have very limited sewing experience.
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Thanks. Quilting takes a lot of practice and patience.
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Oh my goodness, I love your quilts! They are all wonderful. Can someone who doesn’t know how to sew learn to quilt?
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You would learn to sew and quilt at the same time. I’m teaching my 8 year old and she is getting the hang of it for the most part.
These are so gorgeous! I wish I knew how to do this.
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Thank you Shell!
Each one is more wonderful than the last! You are such a talented quilter. I don’t think I could use one, I’d have to hang it on the wall.
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The quilt shown in this post I actually made to hang on the wall but as you can see the kids like to use it instead.
Seriously?? Seriously. You are incredibly talented.
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Thank you Rach!
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Yup, these are AMAZING! I can’t believe how talented you are between quilting, martinis and blogging. How do you have time for a hubby and kids?!
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I often wonder the same thing.
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You are so amazingly talented!
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First off, love the quilts. It reminds me of the type that my grandmother use to make. I love the sense of humor you put in them.
As for the photo question: It looks like you’re photographing them indoors and the artificial light is not doing the colors or the patterns justice.
I suggest that, when it comes time to take that photo, hang the quilt on a clothesline or over a chair outdoors. Don’t take the photo in direct sunlight, because it will be to harsh, but a place that is bright will make the quilt standout.
Goodluck and can’t wait to see some of your other work!