May Goal & A Couple Birthdays

Its the end of May and time for My Lovely Year Of Finishes post. 

My goal was a little toddler sized baseball themed backpack for a little one due in July.  

I'm happy to say I finished it AND a little newborn snuggly.  

I've used both these patterns before so I knew they were 

tried and true and would turn out wonderful. 

The backpack is fully lined and ready to use.
Next time, I think I'll add a few inside pockets

The little snuggly looks so small, but I know it will be just right.  

I made one for my granddaughter two years ago 

and her mommy and daddy loved it so much, 

I know it will be a perfect gift for these first time parents. 

We celebrated the birthdays of the youngest and oldest members 

on my side of our family. 

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Kinlee!

I have to end with these three fun little cuties! 

Blogger's Quilt Festival - Spring 2013

Welcome to everyone visiting from the Blogger's Quilt Festival.
My name is Wendi and I'm so glad you stopped by.
I've enjoyed participating in the festival a few times.
It's a great source of inspiration and talent.
This time, I'm entering one of my favorite finishes in the wall hanging quilt category.



This Little Dresden was made for a swap on flickr. I signed up for the swap, then realized it was for a swap using specific fabrics, Denyse Schmidt fabrics. Luckily I had a few on hand. My partner liked traditional patterns so I went with a Dresden Plate.



To spice things up a bit I made a double pointed dresden, and to my surprise
I was able to make each blade a different print.
I started putting all the blades together, not really convinced they would all play nicely together.
I really enjoy appliqueing, and I don't like working with white,
so the dresden circle was appliqued to Kona Grey. 

In the end I loved this sweet little dresden,
so much so that I've been thinking of making a duplicate for my sewing space.

Category - Wall Hanging

                                                                     Size - 14 X 14

               Techniques - applique, machine quilting

                                                          Quilting by - Me

A special THANK YOU to Amy for hosting this 

fabulous Festival, yet again. Be sure to check out all the beautiful quilts. 

Happy Stitching

XO

Wendi 

Another Goal

Its time again to state my monthly goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes. 

I'm down to the wire on posting about my goal because

 I forgot all about it and I really didn't know what it would be until about an hour ago. 

I have several projects I need to tend to this month. 

This month's goal is a little baseball backpack for a new little guy due to be born shortly.

 His parents love baseball and I'm making it for someone else to give to them as a gift. 

I've made several backpacks using this wonderful pattern, making a 

 few changes along the way and will repeat the changes with this one.  

The pink fabric is for another backpack, most likely using another backpack pattern. 

Linking up with 

Happy Stitching