A few weeks ago, I shared with you the exciting/super-intimidating project idea I’m working on for Little Crafter’s Christmas gift. I’m making him a quilt {or at least I hope to} composed of squares that remind him of our “I love you” game. So far, I have three completed. I’ve already posted about the first two:
Are you ready to see number three? The colors in the photo are a little off…it looks brighter and more vivit in person, but you’ll get the idea:
To make it, I cut four triangles from different fabrics and sewed them together to form the kite. I also cut out two cloud shapes. Then, I ironed heat-n-bond light onto all of the pieces. I ironed the clouds onto the fabric first, sewed around them, then ironed the kite in place and sewed around it using a zig zag machine stitch. The last step {or so I thought} was to add the words and the kite string using puff paint. Buuuuuut, I happened to have a little accident that caused the kite string to smear and get paint on the lower cloud. Part of that, I was able to turn into the little heart you see. The other part had to be covered up, so I cut a third cloud and appliquéd it on after the paint was dry. Live and learn…
Now that the Lego party is over, I can get back to working on some more squares…stay tuned!
Jess from Coxs Corner says
I absolutely love this idea! What a treasure it will be for him!
Erin Biggers says
I’m a new follower to your blog and I’m excited to read more. I found you through Destinaion: Craft. Thanks for posting such great tips. 🙂
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Oh my gosh, some day when I am WAY more ambitious than I am right now, I need to make one of these for a loved one. You are amazing! What an inspiration!!
Jessi Wohlwend says
This quilt is a way cool idea, I can’t wait to see the rest of the squares you make! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Full Circle Creations says
So adorable! Great job!
Holly
Heather@ Creative Family Moments says
Ha! Love the starbucks quilt square!
Melissa @ LoveBugLiving says
I love your first 3 squares. What a fun gift. I’m sure he’s going to love it. My girls love blankets and quilts.
Frances says
This project is fantastic. I love each square. This is the kind of gift that is so meaningful and full of love. What an inspiration, great work.
momphotographer says
those are super cute! love every single one!
Cheerios and Lattes says
Thanks for sharing this on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you’ll be back again this week with some more great ideas!
-Mackenzie
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