Monday, June 25, 2012

Making a baby blanket


Hey y'all thought I would show you what I have been working on.  I appliqued this teddy bear and  horse for the center of a baby blanket.


This is with the first border.  I thought I would make the other borders scrappy.   Duchess has sniffed it and approved it.  This is all the sewing I have done this whole weekend.   I have also been working in the yard and our garden is kaput.  It is so hot the only thing we have left in our garden is okra.





I joined the Santa Sack Swap over at Cheryll's again this year.  Last year was so much fun I could not resist.  Cheryll is so sweet to be our swap momma.  You can visit Cheryll's swap at http://santasackswap.blogspot.com/ and see what everyone is doing.



Anne aka Nana B is my swap partner.  We have been emailing back and forth and she is so sweet.  I asked her for a stocking and oh boy look what I got in the mail today.  This beautiful stocking with all the perfect colors.   You can visit Nana B at http://stitchingbythebeach.blogspot.com/


This picture shows you more of the beautiful fabrics.   Anne you nailed it perfectly. 

How the swap works is we make our partner a sack or a stocking and send 2 gifts a month and then a extra one at Christmas time.  I have to have the will power to wait until Christmas to open all my presents.  Thank you so much Anne for my presents and my beautiful stocking.  It is so sweet I just Love, Love it.  You did an awesome job.

Tomorrow starts my work week again.  Hope everyone has a wonderful week.



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21 comments:

  1. My Vintage MendingJune 25, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Suck a beautiful gift...You deserve every gift...I love the sweet baby blankie. Very Texan. Smiles...Renee

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  2. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    what a cute baby blanket Donna and gee what a wonderful xmas swap parcel to receive,the stocking is very cute.xx

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  3. Pieced Brain Quilt DesignsJune 25, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    The baby blanket will be beautiful! I love the block - did you design it? I can hardly draw a stick figure! I am your newest follower! Check out my quilting adventures at www.piecedbrain.com and follow me, too! Have a productive week...

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  4. CheryllJune 26, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    The baby blanket is gorgeous Donna. Great job! Also I love the stocking too... perfect colours for you.. so your partner has been visiting I'd say! Thanks for joining in again! :)

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  5. Nana BJune 26, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I am so glad you received the package and even happier that you like the stocking. My family thought it was odd that I did not use Christmas fabric but they (and I) thought it was really cute.

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  6. Jan MareeJune 26, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    That is going to be one super cute baby blanket

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  7. Betty LouJune 26, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Such a cute teddy bear quilt and the stocking is perfect for you. We are just starting in our 100 degree weather. Hope it is not as hot as last year.

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  8. Amy, a redeemed sheepJune 26, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Super cute baby blanket!!

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  9. vintage greyJune 26, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    What an adorable baby blanket! Love the sweet bear with his cute horse! So creative! xo Heather

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  10. Mimos da Claralú!June 26, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Hi!
    How are you? I loved your baby blanket, very sweet.
    I missing you.
    Have a happy day!
    Hugs
    Luciana

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  11. pergamontoJune 26, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Your blanket is so sweet and beautiful.

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  12. Linda RuthieJune 26, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Your quilt is just so sweet! I can't wait to see the finished top.
    The swap looks like it will be lots of fun.

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  13. UnknownJune 26, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Cute baby blanket, and neat swap information!

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  14. Mimos da Claralú!June 27, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Hello my dear friend!
    I came to thank your sweet and loving comment left on my post. It's for people just like you who I still have the blog.
    I really like you.
    Have a blessed day.
    hugs
    Luciana
    PS.: My e-mail address is: mimosdaclaralu@gmail.com, and I will be sending you for your email too, ok? His is still the same?

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  15. Paula ParrishJune 28, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Hello Donna,
    Love your teddy bear quilt, super cute. Nice Work.
    Smiles, Paula

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  16. retrorevival.bizJune 28, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Awh, what a cute applique! Hope you're managing to stay cool in the heat:)

    ~Cindy

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  17. K @ Aurora BlytheJune 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Great work! This is going to be so cute. Can't wait to see it finished. Happy day to you!

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  18. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Love the applique - gorgeous! :)

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  19. Ric Rac and Polka DotsJune 29, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Donna, the quilt is so cute and I love the stocking. Very pretty. I still think you are crazy trying to find time to do swaps, I just couldn't do it. I'm sure it would be fun though!!! Bless your heart. Take care,
    Julie

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  20. debbie @ happy little cottageJune 29, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Hi Donna!!
    Thanks so much for stopping by! You have a super cute blog, and I love your puppy!! Swaps are so much fun to do! And your quilt is going to be adorable!!

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  21. EOctober 8, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Donna,
    Wow, I love the precious quilt ! E

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