At the ripe old age of twelve, my big boy still snuggles with me, but only on his own terms (and even that's a big secret). My heart melts to see him wrapped up in a quilt I've made, and I'm sure that won't change, no matter how old he gets. So, when he asked me for an LSU quilt, I got busy planning; and when he was away at a youth retreat this weekend, I took that opportunity to get busy sewing!
He got home from the retreat yesterday afternoon, and I got all of the evidence hidden away. I will be working like a madwoman over the next few days to finish this quilt while he is at school, and pretty soon it will be wrapped up for Christmas!
He got home from the retreat yesterday afternoon, and I got all of the evidence hidden away. I will be working like a madwoman over the next few days to finish this quilt while he is at school, and pretty soon it will be wrapped up for Christmas!
It's beautiful, Kelly! It's hard to say no to someone you love when they ask for a quilt, lol. I'm sure he'll be thrilled with it come Christmas.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, he's going to LOVE IT! It's just so perfect for a boy, and the colors and fabrics you used are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI am the exact same way. My boy doesn't ask for much (he is such a minimalist), but when he asked for a quilted wall hanging, I dropped everything to make it for him. My boy is turning 15 this week and those snuggles are very rare these days, but I think the request of something handmade by mom is close to the same thing. :)
ReplyDeleteWow Kelly! This quilt is lovely. Sure he'll love it!!
ReplyDeleteEspecially if a son wants a quilt... I love the colors
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, he's going to be thrilled!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful progress for a weekend. Enjoy the finishing.
ReplyDeletePerfect pattern for a boy + LSU! I can feel how xcited you are, I would be too! Yay for secret sewing!
ReplyDeleteA secret quilt is SEW much fun!! He's going to be excited when Christmas rolls around. The question is... can YOU keep a secret?!?!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the design for a "man" quilt. Love the purple and gold.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun surprise for Christmas. It is a good feeling when your kids ask for their own quilts. Even more, when they ask for special gifts for their BFFs.
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