Sunday, August 18, 2013

A Quilt for Katie


We are counting off the days to August 27 – the expected arrival date of Katherine Eloise, who will be called Katie.



Yes, there’s soon to be a grandchild! Son Patrick and his lovely wife Jennifer will welcome their first child and the first grandchild in our immediate family. She also will be the first great-grandchild of my husband’s father.

So I have been stitching away all summer long, making a quilt for the precious girl baby. I bought the Laura Ashley pink prints many years ago, knowing that sooner or later I’d find the correct use for them.



I cut and sewed them into the nine-patch pattern, set them together with white fabric, placed batting between the top and bottom (also a LA print) and began the long and tedious process of hand quilting. That being completed a couple weeks ago, I made a straight binding, sewed by machine along all edges, and turned and hand stitched it to the back of the quilt.




The quilt back





Now it’s ready to deliver to the nursery at her new home when we make the four-hour drive once we get the call that she’s either on the way, or has arrived!

Anyone have any knitted bootie patterns? I’m sure I’ll be getting out the knitting needles soon.



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16 comments:

  1. PatriciaAugust 19, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Oh Sanda, I am so, so happy for you. What a wonderful secret you have been holding all summer, as you stitch away at the beautiful quilt. The Laura Ashley prints are just perfection - delightful for a new baby girl. You must be so excited as the big day approaches! And the name is beyond perfect - it is also my daughter's name :))

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    1. sandaAugust 20, 2013 at 5:57 PM

      Thank you, Patricia. So your daughter is named Katie. It's such a nice name, I think.

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  2. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comAugust 19, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Dear Sanda,
    Such excitement with the birth of new little baby .. She will be born on my eldest son's birthday.. not long to go.. I hope all goes well.
    A beautiful name they have chosen for her.
    you have worked so hard on that beautiful quilt.. even signed by you..its beautiful.
    I am sure you will be packing already for your trip to see her.
    wishing you a happy time..
    val x x

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    1. sandaAugust 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

      Hi Val, yes I did spend quite a few hours on the hand quilting. But well worth the time spent as I wanted it to be a special gift.

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  3. DarlaAugust 19, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I've said it elsewhere but will say it once again, there is simply no joy like having a grandchild. I am excited for you. Your quilt is certainly a treasure made with love.

    Darla

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    1. sandaAugust 20, 2013 at 5:59 PM

      I know what joy your grandchildren bring to you Darla. I'm looking forward to this new experience!

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  4. metteAugust 19, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Oh Sanda, simply wonderful news! Is it ok to congratulate you already !!!
    And - what a lovely quilt. Hours and hours of work. But the result = perfection, and handmade by you : ).
    Now we too have something in common ; )!

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    1. sandaAugust 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM

      As you will see from a post that I'm about to write, the baby doesn't wait for the date the doctor said when it's ready to come. She's here! Indeed, something in common: new granddaughters!

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  5. Judith August 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    What a delightful welcome a beautiful handmade quilt by her G/mother,a true family heirloom.So happy for you and your HB.

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    1. sandaAugust 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM

      Thank you, Ida. I hope the quilt will be a thing she keeps and treasures.

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  6. Edith KentAugust 19, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    A baby girl.....so exciting and to know she entered the world today both beautiful and healthy as well as knowing Jennifer is doing well.
    Congratulations to all. Can't wait to see her.

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    1. sandaAugust 20, 2013 at 6:02 PM

      A perfectly healthy child was a blessing. Can't wait till they bring her here for her first visit.

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  7. coffeeaddictAugust 20, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    this is so precious. I can just see little Katie all grown up, wrapping her newborn in this quilt and her child doing the same and so on...
    I love that you've stitched your name and her name into the quilt. Again something for future generations to hold on to and remember.

    I have no booties pattern but try checking out Ravelry, they have tons of patterns.

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    1. sandaAugust 20, 2013 at 6:03 PM

      Thanks, Anna. I admit the name stitching looks somewhat "crude" in form, but I was in a hurry to get it finished before she arrived!

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  8. RosemaryAugust 20, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    What excitement - a baby virgo coming to your family - I am a virgo too. You have made a brilliant job of the quilt, a little heirloom, I love the way you have signed and dated it.

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    1. sandaAugust 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

      Thanks, Rosemary. The quilting was fun; gave me time to think of all the happy times to be spent with the little one!

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