Friday, December 8, 2023

Sew Chaotically! ~ A bit of embroidery for my Dear Danita...

I have never known a sweeter soul than my dear Danita.  Seriously.  She is kind even when one could argue she shouldn't be!!!  But, no one has been a greater recipient of her gentle heart than me and mine.  She was a fabulous nurse to work with as no job was too hard, too menial or too time consuming.  As a friend she is ALWAYS there - a compassionate, caring soul who is forever in my corner.  I treasure the many serious and laughter filled talks we have shared.  The many covert texts over lunches!!!  Just thinking of her laugh makes me smile as I write this.  

Plus she is game for any adventure we (I!!  HA!) come up with!!!!


There she is. At the mountain top.  Smiling right across from me!

When I learned she was redecorating some bedrooms in her home, I got her to send me some color info and a snap of the quilt she would be using. I came up with this, as a bit of my love for her new space.  


The design is from Freesia Embroidery, but I changed up the colors and stitches to try to coordinate with her quilt as much as possible.  The background fabric is a pale gray quilting cotton to match her newly painted walls.

This is how it looks along side her quilt!!


And here she is on her beautiful side table.  

My dear Danita, you are truly a steel magnolia. I am blessed to have you in my life.  May your freshened rooms bring you joy and peace.  

Love always my sweet friend, celeste

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Sew Chaotically! ~ Quilt #7!!! A 9 patch for dear Tam-bo!

You probably remember my dear bestie, Tammy!  She is one of the best nurses I have ever known.  She has stuck by me through thick and thin - work and play - sickness and health.  Her generosity and kindness combined with her wit and love are nothing short of amazing.  Her potty pics brought me laughs when struggling through crazy melanoma treatments.  She's wonderful!!!


On top of all of that, she is a self made woman who has seen her own way through all manner of things including home ownership!!!!  Bottom line, she was well overdue for her very own quilt!  Sew....  I quizzed her on fav colors.  Roo helped design several 9-patch options...


Once Tammy made her pick - I got to work, cutting and piecing


Finished quilt top....


Ready for quilting on the rack...


She's DONE!!!!





Decided some pillows would be fun!




And FINALLY!!!  Despite being finished for a bit - she made it to her new home with Tam-bo! Dallas seems to like her, too!


Cheers, dear friend, raising a glass of local cider!  Thanks for being you and all your many kindnesses to me and mine.  May this little quilt keep you (and Dallas) warm and cozy with a big hug from me.

Much love, les