Saturday, March 20, 2010

Friday night sew in results......



I got my project finished and it turned out pretty cute...Just in case you didn't see the previous post, I made a Downy kids comfort quilt from their kit...It will go to a children's hospital somewhere in the U.S...I think it is a great cause and I was so happy to do it. I am going to use some of my own fabric to make another one to send along with this one...I have some really cute boy fabric left over from Andrew's quilt...Here is the finished product...




The kit includes a label with a space for your first name and the name of the quilt....Thinking of the sick little girl who might use it I named this quilt "happy wishes, flower kisses"....
Here is the back......



Not only did I enjoy the Friday Night Sew In, but I also got to go to Farrs Ice Cream parlor and enjoy cake batter ice cream with Don....I put fresh raspberries on it and it was yummy....I did have to get out of my jammies to go...Farrs is a local creamery and it is pretty good stuff.....Then at 10:30 my sister called and wanted me to go to the Walmart New Moon party with Olivia and her...So I went down there and we got in the huge line and waited for the midnight release...Olivia was all excited to eat cake and play games and of course get a copy of the movie...She also got a poster and won a metal water bottle with a picture of Edward on it...gasp, swoon....
You would not believe all the adults there!!!! no kids, grown women....it was quite the party, I got a kick out of it! All in all, a great night and I got a quilt totally done too! YAY!

28 comments:

Julie Harward said...

This is so beautiful...you are a gifted quilter for sure. And for such a good cause, you have a big heart! Happy Spring..come say hi :D

Mandy said...

this is so beautiful...you must be a beautiful soul to do this...lucky little one who will receive this quilt...xxx

Quiltmoose - Dagmar said...

That's a lovely quilt you made! Somehow I missed this month's Friday Night Sew In :-( Time is flying...

Take care,
Dagmar

Unknown said...

What a beautiful quilt! Thanks for stopping by!

JennaLouiseCreates said...

Very fun, what an awesome quilt! Thanks also for your note, I appreciate your kind comments and advise:) Jenna Louise

Jen xo said...

aww beautiful melinda, you got all that done and still went out !!!??


our chinese restaurants have chinese fried ice cream , a big battered ball served up with lychees, yum!!!

lovely quilt and wonderful cause...jenxo

Patty said...

Very nice quilt the little one who gets it will really appreciate it I'm sure. The Walmart trip reminds me of when I worked there and the times I showed up fro the Harry Potter books! What a hoot!

Unknown said...

I am going to start quilting very slowly lol this is a wonderful quilt and love all the stiching too

Love Dawn xx

Sherry said...

Love your quilt!! It turned out really nice. It sounds like fun getting to go out with your sister and Olivia and of course Don!! Earl and I actually went out last night....he took me to Michaels, but it was just the 2 of us for about 2 whole hours.

Have a great Sunday!
Sherry

Sue said...

Gorgeous quilt Melinda...Happy days to you too for making it....

Holly Days Closet said...

Love the quilt. You did a wonderful job. Oh by the way I'm team Jacob talk about swoon.... Love that boy.
Holly

GardenOfDaisies said...

What a great cause. LOve the quilt!

Jane said...

What a lovely quilt, someone is going to be very happy to receive this

Barb said...

I love seeing everyone's downy quilts!! Yours is lovely

Helen in the UK said...

Great job!! Love the title you've given it too :)

Little Lady Patchwork said...

Awesome quilt for an awesome cause!

BTW-The ice cream sounds delicious...:0)

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Your Downy quilt came out great! It's such a fun and quick project since the fabric is chosen for you and already cut. It's such a great idea to make quilts for the kids in hospitals across America. I've made one and my daughter is working on one also. I'll probably have to finish it for her though :)

You had a full evening! I've heard that mostly adults were at the New Moon events lol. I think I might be among the few who haven't read the books or seen the movies lol.

Jenny said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. And fun, fun, fun! You always amaze me!

Quiltingranny said...

Fresh Raspberries...yummy! I can't wait for this years crop, I just used up the last of mine from 2008. The quilt is amazing!

Libby said...

Quilting, ice cream, raspberries and Edward Cullen???!!! A perfect night!!!

That quilt is adorable! and what a great cause!
Have a great day!
Libby

Ragamuffin Gal said...

This post is so happy!!! First the quilt ~ you are the queen of generousity and love there and the title is so joyful ~ then the cake, the NM party ~ all sounds wonderful ~ so nice to read your lovely blog today ~ Many Blessings!

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

What a great thing to do and what a great gift for whoever geat to be wrapped in your love! It's beAUtIfuL!!

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Hey Melinda! This is fabulous! It always amazes me how fast you can whip up a quilt!

Debby said...

Melinda, this is gorgeous. Geesh, I wish I could sew/quilt anything. Debby

margaret said...

Wonderful Melinda! I love your energy, you really get things done. What a great gift to a lucky little one! Margaret

Yarni Gras! said...

GOR-GEE-OUS!!!!!!!

Laurie said...

How cool is that, Melinda?! I can't believe you had time to finish a whole quilt and do all of that other stuff, too! I know -- it cracks me up how many grown women are huge Twilight fans -- but then, I loved the books myself and never thought I would!

Jenny said...

And this one commenting on how lovely your work is...and that I'm slightly envious of your ability to do these things.