the Quilts in our Home - part Three

It's bone-chilling cold here.  Freezing.  So onto my favorite cozy thing to think about these days. 

Onto more quilts!

The following three quilts entered our life approximately eight, five and two years ago.  They have become prized possessions of their young owners and their mama, who realizes that someday she will have to let them all go.  (The quilts and the kids, that is.)

But for now, they are thankfully all still here in our home...bright, colorful and full of life!

 

Rylen's quilt was made by our dear friend, Deb, in Chicago during our time there.  I still remember opening it at a baby shower and feeling so touched by all of the work and love that went into something so beautiful for my baby.  It's just as beautiful now as it was then, albeit the eight years of faithful wear and tear.  And my girl, who is loyal to the core, still sleeps with it every night.  (Oh, and this beauty is hand-stitched, too.  How's that for an heirloom?)

 

 

 Marianne's quilt was sent as a baby gift by the forementioned Aunt Linda.  We received it when she was about a month old, and it instantly seemed perfectly suited to the sweet, rosy cheeks and personality of my new baby girl.  I believe it is a nine-patch pattern, but correct me if I'm wrong.  (Still learning, here!)  (Oh, and I must add that this quilt's current employ is to serve as a floor blanket for my girl's many stuffed kitties and and other *wild* stuffed friends who she's trying to keep 'in line.')

 

 

Hans's quilt was also a gift from Aunt Linda, and perfectly 'little boyish' for this feisty young son of mine.  I love the way this is quilted in a water/wave design to go with the ducks.  After dabbling in a little machine quilting of my own, I can tell you that it is not easy!   This little, big boy of mine is growing up faster than I can believe, and I'm pleased to say that my special boy and his special quilt both made the transition to their very own big boy bed!  I'm dreading the day when his little body just grows too big for it.  But, for now, it covers him entirely and I am entirely OK with that!

(You may be thinking that this big boy is also too "big" for a pacifier....and I completely agree with you.  Just try tellling him that!)

Happy Winter to You!

Comments

[Linda Johnson]

Kristen, this is the forementioned Aunt. I love reading your blog and would give you lessons if you were closer. Love seeing the kids in action. Love you, Aunt Linda

[randi]

i love that your pics show the quilts in action. so precious!

[Ellen]

What makes a quilt so special is all the memories it offers and the person who made it. In terms of pacifier use? Some of mine didn't give it up until long after Hans' age.

[koralee]

I need a quilt to cozy on up to too....such cute images today. xoxoxo Stay warm

[Shelley in SC]

I've enjoyed this little series of yours!! Quilts are such a comforting bundle of memories and warmth. Love that pink one. And I think I know the perfect little girl's room in MY house for it : ). Your baby is definitely not too old for his passy. I always comforted myself with the fact that I knew he wouldn't attend high school with it, which meant somewhere in between here and there he actually would stop using it . . . and he did : )!

[Faith]

What great quilts - so special when they are from someone you love for someone you love.

And don't worry about the paci - Kyler is about the same age and there is NO way I'm going to even try taking his away yet. LOL It will be quite a battle...