Crafty Things

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What do you do when you are up in the middle of the night with acid reflux? Post your crafty things!

Here is a quilt I made this week for a couple in our church who are expecting their first baby.
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Close-up. Though you can't see it from these pictures, there is quite a bit of lavender in the different animals which matches the lavender flannel squares.
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Back view. I just need to tack down the binding and I'm done.
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Comments

  1. Debbie JSeptember 6, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Very pretty Terri! The new parents (and baby) will love it.

    I've decided that I'm a very slow crafter! It seems like it takes me forever to complete anything. I did get a new fall hand bag made yesterday, except for sewing on the button. I plan to do that real quick this morning so I can take it to church today.

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  2. NadineSeptember 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    How sweet, I know that they will adore it!
    I hope you are feeling better soon. I am keeping you in my prayers this week, as I know it is going to be a hard one for you!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  3. TerriSeptember 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Nadine, thank you so much. I really appreciate that!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Wow, you make those pretty quilts at lightning speed!! Very pretty Terri! Hope you're feeling better now. xx

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  5. ElizabethdSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    That is so sweet Terri.
    I've jsut caught up with your previous post about education. I am sure you are doing the right thing (ex teacher speaking) and the help that Nathan gets should mean that he is gently led to a greater independance
    Praying for you today.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    It's lovely, Terri! Handmade gifts are treasures!

    Blessings,
    Sharon

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