Leo’s Mane Sew Along

Monday 15 November 2010

Design Wall Monday Nov 15

Before I say anything about quilts, I have to get the important stuff out of the way. I've been keeping a secret, mostly, for the last 6 weeks. And it has been a terribly difficult secret to keep. But, I've been given permission, now, to share it, and shout it from the rooftops. Here it comes: WE ARE GOING TO BE GRANDPARENTS!!!! YIPPEE, YAHOO, WOOHOO!!!!!! There, it's out, and I no longer feel like I'm going to burst. The lovely couple doing this are our wonderful son, Noel, and our even more wonderful, since she has to do all the work growing the baby, daughter-in-law, Laurie.  I'm walking around with a permanent grin on my face, doing happy dances. Cute fabrics, and baby clothes, and toys, and all the fun stuff, while someone else, namely Laurie, does all the hard work of growing and having the baby. Between her Mom and myself, I suspect we are going to drive Laurie just a little tiny bit crazy. Laurie's Mom, Jan, is a knitter, so, when we were all together over Thanksgiving, back in October, which is when they told us, Jan and I made a pact. She would knit to her heart's content for this coming baby, and I would sew to my heart's content. Like I said, we are probably going to drive Laurie crazy, but, it is so much fun. Anyway, to quilting stuff. I have, on my design wall, the almost complete layout of the Block of the Month I've been doing, designed by Shannon of Pieceful Kwilter I am so pleased with the way this quilt is turning out. She is going to be sponsoring another one, and I think I will definitely be doing it. I know it isn't on my goals list for this month, but I'm doing well enough with it to be able to add something else in.  And now, join me over ay Judy's Patchwork Times to browse through other inspirational design walls.

13 comments:

  1. A super big congrats on your wonderful news. No wonder you were about to bust. That will definitely be a decked out baby.

    Beautiful quilt on your wall.

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  2. Congratulations!!!! If you were closer, I would hug you. It's the best job in the world. And your quilt is fabulous too. :)

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  3. Congratulations! Grandparenting is great. I really like the quilt.

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  4. congrats to the new granny! smile away!

    your quilt is looking gorgeous! please go put in the flickr group!

    shannon

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  5. That is what expecting grandparents are suppose to do!

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  6. The first of many grandbaby's for you, I hope. They make life sooo fun. You can send them home with their parents after you spoil them. I call my Daughters in law "Daughter's-by-LOVE" because of the beautiful gift of giving us grandbabies!

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  7. That is soooo exciting. Grandbabies are just wonderful. Congratulations.

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  8. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so glad the cat's out of the bag now!! And I'm so excited for you all!!! HUGS!! :)

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  9. oh CONGRATULATIONS gramma-to-be.
    I love your Blog BOM quilt, I've got all my blocks done but not started the assembly, seeing yours makes me want to get going on it.

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  10. Congratulations!!!! We just had our fourth and it just gets better and better. Enjoy them to pieces. Can't wait to see your up-coming baby quilts.

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  11. LOL! I was so excited about your sharing you were going to be a grandma, I forgot to tell you how beautiful your BOM is!! And while I'm here, CONGRATULATIONS!!! again! :)

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  12. How very exciting! I am years from grandparenthood but am sure I will be just as over the moon and grinning a lot. Your blocks look great!

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  13. Cathy CONGRATULATIONS on the expected grand baby. You are going to have so much fun; my favorite sewing was when I was making my daughter's clothing, especially t-shirts into dresses. Also, love your sampler quilt.

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