Wednesday, June 20, 2012

a patchwork mothers dream

It has taken me a little bit to get back to a normal schedule since I've been back.  It will be a week tonight, and I finally feel like I'm pretty much caught up on everything.  I had such a lovely time with my family, and already miss them.    Though it is great to be back to see all my family here.  :)

This last week-end I was able to start on my Pillow Talk Swap pillow.  I'm doing little mini patchwork mothers dream blocks.   They are six inch square and are lots of fun to make!  I've got six done and only have 3 more to make.  


 I just love the colors!  I hope my partner does too.


With the pretty stacks I've been grabbing from.   


I'm not sure what I think of the two with the black background seed catalouge squares.  I'm considering re-doing those ones.  What do you think?  Is it too over bearing with those, or does it give it the right amount of contrast?  Eek, I always second guess myself with swaps.  Help!


I have to show you a couple of the photos I did of my sweet little niece with her new quilt I made her.  Isn't she adorable!!


 I just adore her big eyes and chubby cheeks!  I had lots of fun kissing on them.  ;)


We also took some picture of my sisters and I for my mom the day before I left.    Sisters really are the best, and love them dearly!   Here is my favorite one (I'm on the far right)~


I hope everyone is having a fabulous week and enjoy the remainder of it!

Hugs,



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24 comments:

  1. trishJune 20, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Oh my goodness! What a lucky girl you are swapping with! :0) Such cute blocks. xo

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  2. My Vintage MendingJune 20, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    I love the black. Nice contrast and the white lettering is great. Oh to swap with Miss Kerri...Glad you had such a great visit...smiles...Renee

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  3. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I love the black in there. Your blocks are perfect! Sony change a thing!

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    1. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 4:42 PM

      Auto correct... Sorry. DONT change a thing.

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  4. nlcalendarJune 20, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Super of you to share family photos. You are a very handsome family. Love those blocks - colours are fabulours. tks Marilyn

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  5. AlisaJune 20, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Sisters really are the best! Glad you took pics. So often I forget... :-)

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  6. julieJune 20, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Wow! Those are lovely blocks pieces you have there. So please don't change a thing yah! Nice going .....

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  7. ayumillsJune 20, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Those blocks for the pillow are all so cute! I would definitely keep the ones with the black background as they add such great contrast! Your niece is so adorable so is the quilt she is on ;)

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    1. KerriJune 20, 2012 at 10:02 PM

      thanks ayumi! i love the one you made for the international quilt festival! it was an inspiration for my blocks. :)

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  8. Jennie @ Porch Swing QuiltsJune 20, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    I like the black - the contrast is just right. What pretty blocks - you have a lucky partner!

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  9. vintage greyJune 20, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Kerri! I love your blocks, and I really like the black! Your swap partner is so lucky! Wishing you a beautiful day! xo Heather

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  10. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Kerri,
    My name is patti & I bought fabric from you a couple weeks ago...member me...I was like worried it got lost but your hubby was busy cutting it all :). Anyways, I love the black! Don't change a thing! Someone is very lucky to be receiving this for sure!

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  11. jen duncanJune 20, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    great pic of the sisters! :-)

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  12. AuntieCraftyJune 21, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    I also like the black in your blocks. I admire your ability to work with such tiny pieces of fabric and have it come out so perfect! Love your blog!

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  13. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Hi! I came over here via My Vintage Mending! I don't sew but I adore all the cute fabrics that you use! ♥

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  14. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    The blocks are great and I like the black for contrast. Your niece is absolutely adorable I would've been kissing those cute cheeks too. Lucky you with three sisters. I was glad I didn't have one growing up, but recently I started feeling like I missed out on something.

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  15. HildyJune 21, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Love the black in your blocks, these are eye catcher! Hildy

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  16. InaJune 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I love the black! Keep it! ;p

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  17. KerriJune 21, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    thanks everyone, for helping set my mind at ease with the black. :)

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  18. Mermaid SewsJune 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Yes, love the black, keep it. Great blocks.

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  19. All Hand-Made CraftsJune 22, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I love your blog and the beautiful squares you have made. They are so pretty.

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  20. tashaJune 25, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    the blocks and the baby are both super cute! :)

    i think the black thing is in, so i'd say you are safe. :)

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  21. ShelleyJuly 16, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Where can I find the pattern for the blocks you made in this post? they are just sweet!

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  22. KerriJuly 17, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Shelley,

    There is a tutorial here~

    http://wheretheorchidsgrow.blogspot.com/2011/09/mothers-dream-pillow-tutorial.html

    I went off my farmers wife block since that was the size I wanted, but added the four squares instead of the two strips that are in the original mother dream block.

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