My new grandson and his daddy's hands. I love this photo my daughter sent me. They are going to take this photo every year on the baby's birthday. I wonder how long it will take for both hands to be the same size.
Mummy and son's hands.
This week my niece and her partner also welcomed a new baby into their family. This means that my husband and his brother both became grandfathers within less than a week of each other!
More things that make me happy...
A strawberry in the garden in June!! It was delicious!
Hand sewing.
Two more applique blocks for Noah and Matilda.
cactus..
and double flower.
To finish the May blocks I have lots of little cherries to make.
The June installment is the patterns for the corner blocks and the borders. I think I will be saving those patterns and get back to Noah and Matilda in July.
Happy mail. :)
Recently I discovered Alison of Cotton Factory on Instagram. I ordered this little bundle of Amy Butler fat quarters. Alison kindly included the 2 patterns too! :) I love that top fabric! (so much so I ordered some more! Lol)
A win!!
This is a big one!
Lynne of Lily's Quilts had a giveaway on her blog and her Facebook and Instagram pages. The prize is supplied by Brenda of Pink Castle fabrics and is membership of their Cotton and Steel Club.
Each month, for 12 months, I will receive 12 fat quarters from Cotton and Steel's brand new collections. That is 144 fat quarters of delicious fabric!
Flowers in the garden.
We had a very mild May and temperatures continue to be above average in June, so there are some surprising blooms for this time of year.
And last, but not least, all my followers and readers. Thank you!
always great having a new baby in the family. What a wonderful win that you will be getting all year!
ReplyDeleteWow - you have a great deal to celebrate Miriam! Love the hand photos. Beautiful new applique blocks :)
ReplyDeleteI love the baby/parent hands photos. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on your wonderful win!
What adorable photos. Those tiny hands are just so precious. I've been working on cherries and cactus too. How nice to have a few more blooms before the weather changes. We all have a lot to be thankful for. Thanks for sharing your happy list.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great win. Looking forward to seeing the fabrics as you get them. I'll bring the knitting pattern on Friday.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness miriam - what a great win - and the little hands are just beautiful - looking fwd to seeing some more grandma brag photos soon :)
ReplyDeleteThat first hand picture is so very precious!! What an amazing win - how fun will that be every month!! Your applique is lovely - especially like the second block :0)
ReplyDeleteOMG that hand picture just melts my heart.
ReplyDeletecongratulations…..what a great week for you too!
144 fat quarters what fun that will be
love your blocks….
beautiful
Kathie
So much happiness! That is such a gorgeous photo, and taking it every year will be such a special momento. Lovely sewing and flowers too.
ReplyDeleteI do love the first photo too........precious..........
ReplyDeleteI love the hand photo. What a terrific way to measure growth each year. Wonderful cactus. I grew up in the desert so I'm fond of pokey things.
ReplyDeleteNot much is sweeter than a babies hand :-). I think their photo plan is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks! I think our cactus are the same fabric.
Enjoy your wins!
Miriam I traced around my childrens' hands and family hands and appliqued them to the back of their first big boys bed quilt. Hand fabric used was the personality of the person :-)
ReplyDeleteJust food for thought for later
Cheers
Lynne
what a wonderful post - Loved the baby hand photo - just precious.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the BIG win! wow have fun
What a great list of things that make you happy! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that photo of Daddy and Baby's hands -- what a great idea to take it every year. And Congratulations on your fun Cotton and Steel win -- that's exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing week for you.The hands photo is such a clever idea. Congratulations on the incredible fabric win. Love your N&M blocks, the cactus is very unique.
ReplyDeleteLoving the hands photo's. Such a wonderful time of celebration in your household, plus a great win yay!! xo
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