I have 7 grandkids and challenged myself to make them all quilts for their Christmas presents this year. The older 5 are girls, ages 6-12, and the youngest 2 are boys, ages 3 and 4.

I just finished the 5th of the quilts for the girls, and couldn't wait to show you all the pictures. I'm planning to do flannel rag quilts for the boys, which I'll get started on now.

I decided to try lots of new things in making these quilts -- new to me, anyway. Learned a lot!

So, here are the 5 quilts, and what was new for me:

* string quilt in purples for 12 yr old -- I used drier sheets for the foundation; also tried "dwirling" for the quilting, and did a flanged binding
* wonky squares for 10 yr old -- the squares themselves were the learning experience. Lots of fun!
* orange quilt for 9 yr old -- my first attempt at applique; another flanged binding
* fish for 7 yr old -- I added some cording around the squares of fish; scrappy border and binding
* "gum drops" for 6 yr old -- I used high loft batting to try to make this one really puffy and soft

I used flannel backings for all 5 quilts. I wanted these to be really soft and cuddly. Also, I monogrammed their names in the quilts with glow in the dark thread. I'm not sure yet how well that really glows, but I figured they would get a kick out of it if it does.

Very beautiful quilts no favourite love them all.

What a great collection!! Real beauties!

Your grandchildren will be THRILLED. What beautiful, fun gifts and so special because you made them for them. How fun. Thank you for sharing.

Oh, you did great Cat! :D

Love the "skinny tumblers" with the red applique!

(although many of them could be my favorite!)

Wow, what a challenge. You have so many done already, I hope all goes well from here.

They are beautiful. I love the flower applique that you put on the one. That and the bee, what a great touch.

WOW! Great job(s)! Love them all!

Fantastic Christmas wishes. You have done a wonderful job.

hope to see the future ones.

they're all gorgeous! your grandkids will love them, especially having their names monogrammed into them. good luck with the next 2!!!

Lovely, What special presents!

Great Quilts!! The glow in the dark thread is neat. I quilted a camping quilt for the grands with all kinds of bugs using the glow in the dark thread. They were always ready for bed so they could see the bugs!

those are all amazing!

Great job on all of them. You grandchildren will be thrilled.

WOW! They are amazing! :)

Good Job!! :thumbup: Your gandkids will be so happy!!

These are charming! It will be a great Christmas for your grandchildren. The are all beautiful.

Beautiful

if i call you grandma, will you put me on your list? :) those are just gorgeous!

Awesome, love them all.

They're all winners.

these are all darling! Lucky grandkiddos!

wish you were my grand ma
i love them all

Love them all but especially the string and wonky quilts!

They are all so cute! I love the variety of patterns & fabrics you used!

The kids are gonna love them! You do really nice work! :)

They are ALL incredible, and so different for each of your grandchildren. I pray they will keep them forever, and each time they use them or look at them, they will remember their loving Grandma and the hard work she put into each quilt!

Wow, beautiful quilts!!!

They are all beautiful! I love them! I especially love the appliqued one! I love all the bright colors..and the differences in each one!

very very nice you doing a great job

oh my goodness..I don't know which one is my favorite!! I love the strings, and the wonky, and the fish, and the applique.. and..... great job on all of them!

wonderful quilts!

Wow, you've been busy! I love that every single one of them is different, and every single one is awesome! You have luck grandkids!

What beautiful quilts. Lucky grandchildren

Beautiful - all of them.

So beautiful!

Beautiful, all of them. You did a great job and your Grands will be so happy to get them.

Oh my goodness! Each one is so, so beautiful and creative. I honestly love them all and know they are going to be well treasured. Wonderful job!!!!!!

Love all of them. Great job.

love them all.....