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Monday, 15 February 2016

Design Board Monday #21 - Jet Plane

Now, at last, I can reveal that as you are reading this, I am flying to the UK to visit my mum and meet with my family....I will also be saying 'hello' to little baby G which is why I was on a deadline to finish THAT Baby Quilt. There are so many secrets surrounding this visit, I was a little worried about letting the cat out of the bag but I think I am safe now.....unless my mum is reading this because she doesn't know I am on my way to see her.


I am so delighted to be personally delivering the little man's quilt....and I am looking forward to taking lots of pics of him laying on it.


Yes, I finished it.  As usual, when I have a deadline....I left it to almost the very last minute to sew like a madwoman.



I actually enjoyed the last few days of sewing.....there were a few panicked moments when I thought I was going to run out of the white minky with only one border rectangle to finish up, but then I found a piece that had been misplaced.....phew!!!! and also, I was not happy with the first label...it was handwritten and I thought it looked tacky! I went into Picmonkey and created my own label which, after I had eventually found the fabric to print in onto, was too big for a corner square.....so I slapped it (er...sorry....carefully placed) it in the middle of the top border.

my Picmonkey Label




I have washed it to make it fluff up more and remove any girl dog cooties that may have been present.


I really want to continue the linky while I am away so please share what you are up to, or have been up to, this week...
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12 comments:

  1. marina15 February 2016 at 06:25

    How wonderful,mope you have a wonderful time.
    It will be amazing your mum will be so surprised.
    Great to be able to hand deliver your baby quilt in person, it looks gorgeous.

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    1. marina15 February 2016 at 06:25

      Oops no moping, I was just hoping- stupid predictive text lol

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  2. Christine B15 February 2016 at 07:00

    How exciting Cath! Hope you have a wonderful visit! Christine x

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  3. Dasha15 February 2016 at 07:35

    What a wonderful surprise for your mum. Being a mum myself, I know what a buzz she will get. Although my daughter only lives a few streets away now, once upon a time she and I were a long way apart. Not quite OZ/UK but far enough. Have fun while you are away.

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  4. Melody15 February 2016 at 07:53

    Hope you have a wonderful trip.

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  5. Christine M15 February 2016 at 09:27

    That is so exciting for you Cath. Have a wonderful time with your family. Your quilt has turned out lovely. Safe travels.

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  6. Jacqueline Morris15 February 2016 at 10:31

    Awesome surprise for your mum. I should say,.. 'Welcome to England'! Ha ha yes I live here! Hope you have a lovely time, sorry about the horrid weather!
    'That quilt' is beautiful and will be loved and cherished for many many years I am sure.
    Smiles :)

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  7. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter15 February 2016 at 23:35

    What a wonderful surprise! Those baby photos will look especially sweet because you were there to take them. Have a good trip and enjoy!

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  8. Cathy16 February 2016 at 04:13

    Have fun on your trip! That baby quilt looks so soft and snuggly!

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  9. Kelli Fannin Quilts16 February 2016 at 15:54

    Have a fun visit Cath! That baby quilt is beautiful! Lucky guy to have a great aunt like you. :D Safe travels. xo

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  10. Kate16 February 2016 at 21:57

    Enjoy your visit! The baby quilt looks very soft and cuddly, it will be well loved.

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  11. Newbie Jen18 February 2016 at 11:30

    Hooray! Well done on your finish! Have a great trip too!

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