The last few days I've been going crazy because I could not find these pictures on my computer anywhere. I searched in all the folders that I could think of, until yesterday when I had an epiphany. I remembered that I uploaded the photos at the same time that I was uploading some pictures of baby Bennett. So then I was searched through all of Bennett's folders and found them! I was happy. I knew I could get more pictures if needed, because I gave these coasters to my mom, but I was sure happy when I found them on my computer.
These were made as just a little "thank you" to my mom for helping me so much during my pregnancy (I was on bed-rest). Our relationship is a little lopsided, she dropped everything else she had going and fed us, cleaned my house, did laundry for 3 weeks, took me to doctor appointments, not to mention all the things she bought for us in preparation for her (13th!) new grandchild. Coasters doesn't really even things out, so its a good thing she loves me. :)
I used Central Park by Kate Spain in some Light Green and Yellow prints. I love how they turned out. I used 1 1/2 inch strips and then stitched in the ditch for the top. Recently, I was surprised to see that apparently some modern quilters recommend avoiding "stitching in the ditch" like in this book, but I like how it turned out in this project. The great thing about sewing about creating your own project is that you can do it however you want.
If you like the fabrics I used, I decided to put up a set in our shop.
Happy Monday!
-Laura
1 comments:
Very cute idea, then you can toss them in washer to clean, right?
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