I finished the last project of the year yesterday afternoon, thank goodness and just in the nick of time. It was the pink zig zag quilt to go with Miss J's pink doll bed, the twin to Miss L's turquoise doll bed and pinwheel quilt that you've seen before. We had Miss L & Miss J and their parents over for a holiday feast last night. Well, Steve and I tried to make it one with our first try at a beef wellington. It may not have been terribly pretty but it did taste pretty good. In our books that's a success. At any rate we enjoyed ourselves and had a grand time with our friends. I'd say that's a fantastic way to end the year, wouldn't you? Oh, and did the girls like their beds? I believe they did. Of course Fearghus tried his hardest to be involved at dinnertime by barking his head off because he was stuck in his pen. Never fear, once dinner was cleared we released the little beastie to have fun with the girls. They spoiled him something fierce with treats galore. Today he's napping off the excess energy. Steve and I are taking turns at having him curled up on our laps for the naps. He's so sweet like that.
For those who are wondering, here's how the doll beds and their matching quilts turned out in the end. I added a bit of stencilling to the headboards with a butterfly and flowers.
I still wanted to get to a few other projects before year's end, but sadly didn't account for my time wisely. Well I guess they'll have to wait their turn for next year instead. Happy New Years to you and yours! May 2012 be one of prosperity and happiness, oh, and crafty goodness too!
The little girls on the receiving end of these are indeed blessed. These will become family heirlooms I'm sure. And maybe, just maybe, Fearghus was barking because he wants a little bed too? The happiest of days in 2012 for you, your family, and of course Fearghus!
Posted by: Mary Anne | December 31, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Beautiful job on quilting both the quilts and the beds are lovely.
I'm sure they will be enjoyed for many years to come.
All the best in 2012.
Posted by: Sandi H. | December 31, 2011 at 04:37 PM
those came out great! Happy New Year to you .. hope it's as creative as this one has been!
Posted by: Judi W | December 31, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Those beds are just too precious! Happy New Year! :-)
Posted by: katie | December 31, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Your work on these little doll beds and quilts is stunning. Now I think Fearghus is ready for his little bed and quilt with all his naps he is taking. Blissful Creative 2012 Dear...
Posted by: Saucy Chick Sherry | January 02, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Your little doll's quilts are simply adorable, they will be treasured I am sure. Well done.
Posted by: Lenna - Easy Quilt Patterns | January 04, 2012 at 07:50 PM
These little girls are indeed lucky and blessed to have you making such wonderful creations for them. I was just thinking about how much I love the one you made for us. It gets used often and looks just as great as the day we recieved it. My oldest DS read about an heirloom quilt last month in school and came home to claim little brother's quilt. Lol. We will figure that one out later. Hope to talk to you soon.
Posted by: Amani S. | January 13, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Wonderful little bed quilts! The quilting on the twister one is great.
Posted by: Cheri | January 23, 2012 at 06:23 PM