Christmas gift for my step-daughter
 

Last year at Christmas, I gave my step-daughter some mug rugs that I purchased from a friend. She asked me if I made them. Unfortunately, I had not. Her face looked a little disappointed to me, but she hid it well.

Going back a way in my personal history, I bought a fabric for her quilt about 5 years ago. It was one of those fabrics that you know instantly will be perfect for someone - in this case my precious step-daughter, Laura. So I pulled that out of the stash and went shopping for some fabrics that would work with it and make up into a great quilt.

Then I went to EQ7, scanned in the fabrics and started playing with different blocks and color combinations. What I came up with used a snowball block and what I call a framed square. Looked great on the screen, so then I had to make it.

It went together easily, and I love it. I can't wait for Christmas so that I can give it to her!

Enjoy.

That is perfect. Great combination of the dark color with the pretty floral print.

Pretty quilt!!Laura will love it!

I really like that! Simple but the colors are great. She will love it. It sounds like she appreciates handmade items.

That is so pretty. She will be so surprised, and love it.

Very pretty, not to complicated but very interesting. Love the colors.

i looks great, nicely done

very nice job.

Great job! She will treasure it.

Beautiful quilt! Love the floral fabric and the sashing fabric you chose goes perfectly.

it looks great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Super. She will be so pleased. BrendaK

Pretty for her...now make her matching mug rugs!

Looking good!

It turned out beautiful and Laura will be so appreciative! Great job!

Pretty!!!!!!!

I love that print fabric - your quilt for Laura turned out beautifully!

That came out great - but she is really surprised and excited when she opens that one up

Love it! She will be thrilled. Be sure to post a picture of her with it.

Lucky Laura!!

Beautiful quilt. You really did nice work on it.

I love the pattern, material -- well everything about this quilt. She is going to be so happy with it.

Susan

I love that design. She will love it.

That looks so neat, sure she will be thrilled to have a quilt made just for her. Good job

Nice work! Neat that she appreciates homemade gifts. :)

I bet she'll have a huge smile on her face this year!!

Very nice , she will love it. It is especially nice that she seems to value home made articles. Thank you for sharing.

Nothing is better than a gift you know will be appreciated, as it was made specifically for that person. She will love it.

She is going to be super happy come Christmas morning. Lovely quilt.

I'm sure she will love and cherish it because you made it. It looks great.

Oh what a lovely quilt! I am envious of the recipient who will have this wonderful gift to hold and pet. The fabrics are perfect and I would not have been able to pass up that floral either!!!

Nicely done

Nice quilt.

Great quilt!! I think she will be thrilled!

Really beautiful.....and what a great combination of 2 blocks.....which i am noting in my little book for future reference.
I predict happy tears on Christmas morning from Laura. Thank you so much for sharing.

Very nice, I like the colors, the pattern and the quilting.

I think the colors and contrast is ever so pretty. She will enjoy it.

If she liked the mug rugs she will be thrilled with this quilt! Beautiful!

Thank you all for your compliments. I am so excited about giving her the quilt! Reading all of your comments brought tears to my eyes and increased my excitement!

She will love it...