Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Peek-a-boo street

I finished my lovely peek-a-boo quilt. Well almost finished... I made two 'empty houses'. In one of them nobody is home... but in the other I will embroider a little special greeting on before giving the quilt to my sweet friend Michala, who has a rough period and need a good reason to cuddle up and just kick back a bit. Last year was generally a very rough year for her and to be honest this year has not started of any easier. She's not one to give up, but I'm a really strict friend and will tell her to take a bit care of herself now :)
 
The quilt ended up at approximately 55x68 inches which is perfect to cuddle in watching TV or reading a good book. I made the backing out of fleece scraps and with a cotton batting,. It's so soft and has enough weight to really push you back into your chair telling you to take a break from the business of life :) Despite the fussy cutting there are enough scraps in this quilt to qualify it as a true scrap quilt.  
 
My kids does not want me to give it away. I mean. they love Michala, but they say they need a spare one for when I wash their quilts. Seriously, I don't know what its is about Stephanie's patterns and my boys (and I'm not saying this just because Stephanie reads this - it is really true). By coincidence both boys have a quilt based on Stephanie's patterns (here and here)  (To be honest Jens' quilt is more inspired by the actual pattern because I was in such a hurry I laid it up completely wrong and only realised later... But one day I will make another quilt that actually looks as great as it was meant to. In the meantime Jens is totally oblivious to the fact and loves his quilt. It's just me who cringes when I see it.) I've made lots of other quilts in the mean time and yet THIS is the one they don't want to give away.
 
Anyway, I had a little basting party the other night - seriously - I know whats in each little house by now... I really, really adore this quilt. It started off as a fun project but it has really grown on me.
 
Basting
 
And today it was light enough for an outdoor picture even after work
 
Peek-a-boo street
 
And see this... As if the daylight photo wasn't enough for sore eyes, despite the Danish tundra it seems spring can't be held back much longer :)
 
Spring can't be held back much longer
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8 comments:

  1. Abby and Stephanie26 February 2013 at 18:42

    What a very lucky friend not only to have you make this for her but to be such a good friend and help her through a rough time. I just sat down to take and break and this is the first thing I see. I'm in love with your quilt -- colors, your own touches, and the empty houses needing some stitching. I can't wait to see the one you make for your boys. This just makes my day.

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  2. Adrianne @ On the Windy Side26 February 2013 at 22:56

    Oh wow Cille, this is completely gorgeous. The colours are fantastic, the houses are so sweet and that black polka dot just frames everything so perfectly. I'm sure your friend will love it! I can see why your boys want to keep it - isn't it the nicest feeling when your family appreciates your work?

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  3. CitricSugar27 February 2013 at 01:11

    That's a great quilt - and a really lovely thing to do for your friend!

    Love that you're getting flowers already. Here in Saskatoon (Canada) we got another big pile of snow this morning…. A lot of it has melted already but it was quite the shock this morning to have to dig my car out of the driveway again. :-) You would think I'd be used to it by now...

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  4. Marg27 February 2013 at 04:33

    Cille it's gorgeous. I love the colours and that you are going to embroider something in the empty house. You are a very good friend and I hope this brings some comfort to your friend. I can understand why the boys want to keep it.

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  5. Anonymous27 February 2013 at 08:34

    Hi Cille! This is so beautiful and cute quilt! Perhaps you could make an other one for your home with different colours. How nice to see spring popping out from the last snow! x Teje

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  6. dutchcomfort28 February 2013 at 17:23

    I found your blog trhough Stephanie’s post (Loftcreations). So nice to meet someone living in Denmark! I love your Peek-A-Boo street quilt. Your friend will be in awe when she receives it!

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  7. Solstitches2 March 2013 at 10:18

    I found my way here via Stephanie's blog post.
    I absolutely love your Peek a Boo quilt.
    Such a lovely gift for a friend.
    Margaret

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  8. Mistea3 March 2013 at 00:40

    Beautiful. Lovely colours for a wonderful quilt for your lucky friend.
    She'll know that her season has changed just as soon as she is comfortable under her quilt.

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