Ever since last Summer, my now 9 year old grandson had been waiting to get his 'birthday quilt', after watching all the ones before his get theirs. He had went through several ideas of what pattern, etc he wanted, and then decided on a Smiley Face one! (he's also the one who had recently started to learn to machine sew right before my DH surgery, and reminds me frequently that he's ready to get back to it! lol!!!)

He drew it out on paper, then made me the patterns to use for the applique. On the label I put:
Design and pattern by Caleb
Pieced and quilted by Grandma

This is also the one I had issues with, trying to FMQ it using invisible thread! I finally just stitched it in the ditches, and went around the faces.

He thought it was way cool! lol!!!!!

Awww, sewwww cute :thumbup: :thumbup:

That quilt is adorable!!

very cute

So cute! He looks so proud of it... and he should be! He did a GREAT job designing it! GO CALEB!

I think it is Way Cool, too! :thumbup:

It IS cool!

adorable . . . both the quilt and Caleb

It IS way cool. I love it. Great design,Caleb.

Now Caleb, hug your Grandma for piecing and quilting such a wonderful quilt.

how cute! I will book mark to show my daughter. she's almost 18 and likes smiley faces,lady bugs, and fairies.

He did a fantabulous job! :)

You can see the pride all over his face :lol: Tell him we said he did a GREAT JOb designing it :thumbup:

:thumbup: Great job to both you and Caleb!

What a treasure for him. A collaboration with grandma!

I love it! That's so cute and he looks so happy!

It is way cool!!!

Caleb is such a great designer and grandma is great for creating such a great quilt.

I love his quilt! The different expressions are the faces crack me up. I'm betting that boy will be the life of the party when he is a bit older.

great idea!

Very nice quilt (and it should be named "Way Cool")

I agree,it is the coolest and the best thing is that he "owns" it because he was involved from the beginning. Nice job!

Too cool and he looks very proud too!

What a great family effort! He is one cute little boy too BTW! :-D

You both have something to be very proud of. This may be the beginning of a career for Caleb.

That came out really cute!

Thank you all, so much!!! I've printed off your responses, so he can read them! He's going to be tickled!!! :) :) :)

How fun! And how special, that he got to design it for you.

You both did a wonderful job. :thumbup:

Thank you, Quilt Mom!! He was so excited about my {finally} getting it done so he could have it! :) :)

Looks like you have a partner, what a team the both of you are. Great quilt.

sew cute.

:D :-D :) :-)
SOOOOOO CUTE...
I LOVE IT....
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Great quilt!! Looks like he really likes it too!!

That is adorable!! And he is so proud of it!!

You all are the greatest!! He's going to be so excited when he reads all of your responses!! Thank you so much!!! :) :) ~ and after he reads them all, is a very good thing I have an extra machine becase I'm guessing he's going to really want to sew now! lol!!! :) :)

That is really a cute quilt!! And so is your grandson... :D

You go Caleb, oh he is such a handsome young man and Grandma u done a Beautiful job i'm so sorry to hear your Hubby has had surgey hope he is fine now Take Care Sweetie(:)

Nice job Caleb & Grandma!
You should both be proud of your work. :D

That is so cool. So is your DGS

You can tell he just loved this quilt.. Great job!!! I love making things for the kids.. they're so excited when you make it just for them!

such a happy looking boy with such a beautiful smiley face :D :-D i can see why he wanted a smiley quilt!
it is also great to hear that he has designed the faces on the quilt and is also interested in sewing. Being prepared to tackle anything and try new things will make him go far in life.

Very Cute