I've been promising to make Jesse a new quilt ever since his feet began to stick out from under the Snowball Quilt (photo above) that I made for him while he was still a little boy. He was about 13 or 14 when he outgrew the quilt. He's now 22, and he still doesn't have a new quilt. He continues to sleep under the Snowball with his feet sticking out.
So here's my plan. First of all, I'm giving Jesse my Bear's Paw (photo above) quilt. I don't know why I never gave it to him before now. It's big and it's sort of masculine. And I hardly ever use it. So the next time he comes to my house, he's going to take home the Bear's Paw.
This photo is from my Flickr Faves. The quilt was made by Cheryl Jezak.
Then when I have Jesse's feet all covered up with the Bear Paw quilt, I'm going to start on this one for him (photo above). I'm going to use every shade of brown, tan, and cream that I have in my stash (and I have a lot). I'll be hoping to have it ready to give to him by Christmas.
But I haven't lost focus. I'm still going to be working on my UFOs. Just maybe not as feverishly as I have been. Now that I have my quilt top for the Veterans hospital finished (photos above) and will be delivering it this week to the quilter, I'll be focusing on Autumn Pinwheels (photo below), UFO #19 on my list, while making Jesse's quilt. And I also have to bind three more of the small quilts that Debra quilted for me. The binding is made, thanks to Deborah.
So those are my plans for the rest of the summer, along with completing my plan book for the guild block of the month program. So I 'spec' I better get to getting, huh?
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On 07/19/2011, Andy said ...
Yes, the Bear Paw quilt will be great for Jesse! I can't wait to see it on his bead, and covering him while he sleeps! It is a beautiful quilt. I also love the Veterans quilt. You done good! :)
On 07/19/2011, Helen in Switzerland said ...
It sounds like you're going to be pretty busy Susan! I'm sure Jesse will love the Bears Paw quilt!
On 07/19/2011, quiltmom said ...
The bearspaw quilt is lovely and it sounds like you have some great plans. Hope that you are able to accomplish all that you want to- it is always fun to be fueled by the energy of creating things for our loved ones.
I am sure that Jesse will love them both. Some great projects.
Regards,
Anna
On 07/19/2011, Sandra Neel Hutchins said ...
Wow! I thought that photo of your Bear's Paw was from a magazine lay out when I first looked at your post. You are not only a wonderful quilt maker, but an amazing decorator! The quilt is BEAUTIFUL! You have certainly had a very productive summer by finishing so many UFOs. And . . . Jesse is one lucky guy!
I'm still plodding along on finishing the Grandmother's Flower Garden that a friend started. This is absolutely the last one of those that I plan to finish just because someone else started them but didn't finish! This makes four of them in my collection. I'm wanting to get started on several quilts that are in my head, but I refuse to do that until the "Grandmother" is completed!
On 07/19/2011, Debra said ...
The only requirement Brent has for his quilts is that they are long enough to cover his feet. I bet he and Jesse would get along famously!
On 07/19/2011, hunnybunny said ...
That bear paw quilt is so beautiful and the veterans quilt is so gorgeous. What a wonderful gift to share.
This blog always makes me want to go make a queen size quilt right away but I am no good. So I will just admire yours because you have so much talent!
On 07/20/2011, Dandelion Quilts said ...
Jesse is very lucky! Great ideas.
On 07/20/2011, Kai said ...
Oooooh! Beautiful quilts! And LUCKY JESSE! What a sweetheart you are! But then - I've known that for a long time!
On 07/20/2011, Barbara Anne said ...
Love the Bear Paw and the room it's pictured in! Jesse is indeed lucky to have this quilt to enjoy and to keep his feet warm!
The veterans' quilt is perfect! I still need to enlarge mine.
My plans for the rest of the year include a Christmas Tree skirt that hasn't been begun, UFOs, and itty bitty ALZ. quilts. Of course, anything that takes my fancy may jump onto that list.
Hugs!
On 08/02/2011, Mama Pea said ...
Susan, that Bear Paw quilt is just gorgeous. It looks so beautiful in the room it's in. That's quite a gift for him! I know he'll be thankful for it!
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