Martini Knitter

I go out walking

I managed to finish up the most recent baby gift less than a week after he arrived. Julie and I picked up this adorable dinosaur fabric on my last visit for a friend that was expecting. I finally dared to break out the walking foot for my machine and quilt this most recent one. I was very pleased with how it turned out and the recipient seemed to snuggle right in.  He is our youngest house guest to date (6 days old),  he and his very proud new parents came by on Sunday for dinner.  

Sunday Crafting

Early Sunday was a perfect snowy New England morning and there was lots of knitting going on.  Christine was helping out one of our newer knitters  and Mary  was intently working away on her sock.  From knitting Julie and I went by Idylwilde to look around.  I haven't quite found such a neat "farm stand" in Boulder. Look at these veggies! Then off to Quilter's Way where I picked up the fabric for the lastest baby quilt I will be making.   As if this wasn't enough we went back to Julie's and she was so kind as to show me her soap making secrets.  I will definitely be trying this at home.  It isn't near as scary as it sounds :).    

And to top it off Jason had made a wonderful dinner (gone before pictures) and dessert.

Secret Quilting

Just before Thanksgiving a dear friend gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Thanks Julie for the recipient picture..he is so cute. I was a bit late in getting the quilt to her but managed to get it sent in December.  Keith was very adamant that a baby quilt, especially this time of year should be flannel.  I have to give him credit he took me to four quilting stores before I was satisfied with the flannel fabric selection.  I tend to like bright colors for babies,  this was the resulting quilt.  

Saturday Sky and a Maple Leaf

Saturday Sky...

and someone was watching the rain start.

Keith and I headed to our local spot for breakfast this morning and then stopped by The Patch Works . We have an ongoing struggle with the length of the duvet on our bed,  so naturally the solution is to make our own with new specs. We headed over to the quilt shop to check out some pattens and color schemes.  Beautiful shop and extremely helpful staff.  We are leaning towards a Maple Leaf pattern in earth tones.  I was definitely inspired to break out the rotary cutter and sewing machine.