Love this idea. However I have been making more sofa size and baby quilts using a jelly roll in the colors that the recipient would like and using the pattern at the site below. I can sew it together in less than 90 minutes - takes about 2.5 hours TOTAL if I count sewing the strips together.

There's a video and instructions here if you are interested.
http://blog.heirloomcreations.net/?tag=jelly-roll-races

Ditto.! I would be more than thrilled to get a note stating my gift would arrive shortly...Suspense!

I agree that you need to take your time and put heart, soul and lots of love into this one. I like the idea of making pillowcases now. Maybe the quilt can be presented as a first anniversary gift?????

I loved this one!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-131062-1.htm
It was honestly done in 6 hours from cut to done! And I wasn't trying to rush it, just working diligently.

Give her a card with love and promise of a quilt when you get it done. She'll know you are thinking of her and that way she'll be able to concentrate on that gift without a dozen others shouting for attention, and the givers looking for thanks.

She might even prefer it this way.

Kristen 0112 I really like your idea, Neat thought there, would save a lot of problems for many of us in the future when we are rushed with other things. I know I will use this idea in the future. Thanks!

I agree that you should let them know a gift is coming and not try to rush it ...and why not ask them when things settle down, to give you "their" colors and suggestions as to what might please them the most.

Don't worry about something fast. Etiquette says you have up to a year to deliver a wedding gift. I'd send a card, and say you just weren't finished yet. This gift is for someone special and should be something you're happy to give. But then work on something special.

Great idea!

I have been known to give a quilt in process w/ a handwritten note stating ..."some assembly required". They have something to open, but then I can finish it without rushing & making mistakes. It has always been appreciated.