I decided to keep the design simple since, as I kept reminding myself, this is not an art quilt but a quilt for a baby to use. You may notice that, simple as it is, this quilt is not finished. I had begun the quilting when I got the call on October 5 that Sarah was having some serious contractions, and the next day I was on my way to Massachusetts to help welcome Abigail--with an unfinished quilt in the car.
Right now I am piecing together the moments of holding a tiny new bit of life, who knows how to yawn magnificently and puts a yoga teacher to shame with her stretches, helping a very articulate three-and-a half year old figure out what this new title of big sister means, and making healthy meals and doing whatever else I can for two sleep-deprived adults. And there will be time enough for all these things--and quilting, too.
2 comments:
congratulations!!! A new grandchild - how wonderful. And Abigail's quilt will sure become a treasure to her, no matter when she gets it ;-))
Congratulations -- I love grandbabies; they are so much fun! Your butterfly quilt is lovely, and as was noted above, sure to be a treasure! :)
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