favorite nephew expecting first baby
 

my *favorite nephew* (I can say that because he's the only one- every one else in the family has girls:D) is expecting his first child- so had to make a couple baby quilts- one from me- (his favorite aunt *yup only aunt*) their theme is baby animals-not cartoony- so I made this cute quilt...the second quilt with the stained glass critters is going to be such a huge surprise for him! about 10 years ago while I was working on a stained glass dragonfly quilt he kept coming in the sewing room- hanging out- watching- I kept telling him he could do this if he wanted- (he was about 20 at the time) then one day he came up with these critter coloring book pages- he created each of these blocks- had a little bit of stitching left on one---life happened, he moved to Florida, more life happened- I moved too...but I kept those blocks of his stuffed in a bag (he had put them together with puffy batting & a backing when he stitched the black 'leading') years go by- I still had them in the closet.. last year he moved back home- with a wife- now they are expecting their first...and I dug that bag of critters out of the closet. I finished stitching the last block, cut them each out close to the edges & appliqued them onto this dyed flannel (also from his hanging out days-playing with dyes- this was one of his 'drip cloths') then I added new batting & a backing & quilted it. the critters are really puffy & soft- since they have the puffy batting he had originally added plus the new batting I used on the whole thing. I can't wait to see his face when he opens this one! I bet he totally forgot about them & figures they've been lost for years. :cool:

Both quilts are great! The second one will be a family heirloom for sure!! What a neat idea.

Both quilts are going to be loved, but the history behind the 2nd quilt...that's just fantastic! What a nifty aunt you are! Hope all goes well and that many happy days are ahead for everyone.

wow awesome,very artistic

Both are great, but the 2nd one will have such special meaning for him and his family!! Wonderful job!

Beautiful quilts. Your story gave me 'goosebumps'. I'd love to see his face when he realises.

Wonderful quilts and a wonderful story. He is going to be thrilled.

What a wonderful story can't wait to see what he thinks! darling quilts too!

Awww, so sweet. I bet he will treasure these.