Another custom quilted panel for charity
 

I just finished binding another baby quilt for charity. Wanted to quilt three more baby quilts that are sandwiched and ready to go (another dinosaur, a pieced pastel with embroidery and a Warm Wishes) but my neck was killing me from my intense quilting marathon, so am putting the next three on hold until I get my own projects done for Christmas. I'm a little overwhelmed at this point and am afraid I won't get everything done. I still have to design and make two name banners (one train and one fire truck) for the grandsons (3 yrs. and almost 3), stuff and do the hair on a set of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for our newest grand daughter (8 weeks), & make a Warm Wishes quilt backed with Minkie & matching pillow cases for the 3 yr. old. Our middle son, wife, 2 kids and 2 German Shepherd are coming Dec. 19th thru the 30th, then dog sitting for our daughter until the 4th of January, so will have a two week hiatus at Christmas.

I love doing the quilting on the panels though, but just need a rest from it for awhile.
This panel was a Timeless Treasures Splash Sea panel. I'm still slower than molasses, but have been trying different ways to transfer designs along with practicing FMQing. The rope border was drawn on Press and Seal with a Frixion pen (don't use a permanent marker as some of the pen may transfer to the thread or fabric) A flat white artist's eraser and the eraser end of the Frixion pen make for easy removal of the Press and Seal. I scanned the last border fabric and enlarged the whale design on poster board and drew around it for the final border. The waves were done on my DSM using the serpentine stitch. Hope some little child will like it.

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That is absolutely adorable. You done a fantastic job on it. The quilting on it fantastic. You should be proud. I know it will be truly loved. You are going to be a busy bee for awhile with all the projects you are doing. I'm sure everyone will be tickled with all you are making.

very amusing quilt. Sure to bring lots of smiles.

Very nice. I love the theme.

panel for charity
 

That is about as cute as it gets. Some very lucky Momma is going to get this.

Very cute!!

That is so adorable.

Awesome...just love the way you set it off with whales theme and your quilting is gorgeous. Some fella going to be snoozing happily under this!

Cute panel, great quilting!

So very cute. Some child is going to enjoy growing up with this quilt. I really like your quilting giving the accents which gave the quilt depth without over quilting.

Fantastic quilt! Love everything about it. Good job.

Adorable panel! and a beautiful job of quilting it!

Adorable quilt and such great quilting. Somebody will be really happy and treasure this quilt!

Adorable.....some child is going to absolutely love this quilt.

I give them to our pastor, who in his words, "knows the poorest of the poor".

Yes, I do use Machinger gloves, couldn't do it without them, but I just think it is the constant looking down over days on end that sent my neck into turmoil. This was the sixth panel and most were very detailed. Happened to go to the orthopedic doctor for my knees this past week and he said alternate hot and cold packs, and either have my DH massage with his thumbs at the base of the skull, or use a tennis ball against a chair.

You are a very busy lady, I don't know how you cope with all of it. The panel quilt is just adorable, your quilting is so perfect and it enhance the quilt. The child who will get this is very lucky indeed.

Oh how nice! You do wonderful work. And as my late mother used to tell me, You acts of kindness do not go un-noticed.

What an adorable quilt! Some little person will love it!

very nice!!

Beautiful quilt and quilting. Thanks for showing us.

So cute and great quilting!

How dam cute are these? You have done a wonderful job...remember...it is all about feeling good about what you do!

Love them :)

It's such a happy quilt & a child will be thrilled with it! Your work is awesome! I love Timeless Treasures & have a weakness for their cute novelty fabrics. Take care of yourself, hear?

I love the way you have quilted this one Nana, just my cup of tea! Also love the fabulous quilt. Well done.

Adorable quilt!

thta's a really cute quilt

I love love love love love love this quilt. Your quilting is great. Is this a old panel print? I have been looking for this since I first seen it here today but can't find it anywhere. Thanks for any help you can give.

Your quilting turned out great on this cute panel. You have so many good ideas. Good luck with all your projects.

Quilting and quilting are great. I love it. BrendaK

Beautifully pieced and beautifully quilted. Very cute quilt.

Really cute panel and so nicely done. I know your skills are appreciated by others who have great needs and you are helping to fulfill those needs with others by sharing your beautiful skills.

You did a wonderful job. I thought it was applique - doesn't look like a panel at all.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Great quilt!

Very, very nice - you put a lot of thought and work into your charity quilts and it shows.

Great quilt--and great job of quilting. And wow--your "to do" list for Christmas puts mine to shame! Glad you shared!

You are one busy girl. Your baby quilt is the cutest thing. Thanks for sharing.