Wow…. three years! That’s how long I worked on this project. Of course, it was on the back burner for most of that time.
The first quilt was inspired by “Postcards From Sweden”. I didn’t exactly follow the pattern and didn’t use as many colors, but I think it turned out just as cute. I experimented with the applique on the back, and it turned into “Colors From The Sea”. I started this for Grandchild #1 (GC#1), but she outgrew it while it was still in the unfinished pile, but GC#3 loves it! She has decided the back is really the front 🙂
I bought the fabric for “Bon Bini Sunset” several years ago and started it this year. Again, I didn’t exactly follow the pattern — I added a variety of solids and additional prints from my stash. I had fun with different quilting motifs on the quilt — sunshine in the sky, fronds and bubbles in the sea, and sand dollars on the beach. I love all the colors, and so does GC#1. For GC#2 – a cute herringbone patterned quilt with fabric from the greatest adventure on the back. I love these colors too – khaki, red, blue, and navy.
They waited, not always patiently, until I finished all the quilts. I know people who make quilts for all their grandchildren every year, but I’m not that fast 🙂 I should go ahead and start planning the next round so I’ll have them ready in about three years!
