Roscoe's Ma

I finally got some inspiration for my current baby quilt project.  Not much is set in stone sewn yet.  I am trying to emphasize the sheet fabric as it is the main fabric of the baby's room design.  I may remove the blue gingham print.  Here is what I have so far...

I have acquired more fabric for the owl quilt.  I love the colors.  I just kept buying, buying.  I have enough fabric for three quilts.  I know what I want for the back.  I know what I want for the binding.  I am at a complete loss for the quilt top...completely brain blocked.  I have ideas but nothing feels 'right'.  Sigh...  The baby was born last week!  I am feeling the pressure!




  

Hi blog friends!  I have missed talking to you and am starting to get back into the swing of a 'normal routine'.  I had a really hectic December getting ready for Christmas plus finishing the three quilts.  It culminated with all our family 'home for Christmas' and together for an extended New Year's weekend...14 of us!  It was magical!

So now I am left with the aftermath of changing beds (eight of them!), putting away Christmas decorations, recycling, and just basically putting my whole house and life back in order. If you have known me for a long time, you know that I am a very organized person and like an orderly house.  I've always had to have all in its place before I could do anything else.  But I have changed over the past few years, since the quilting bug bit me hard and since I started blogging about it too!

So I finally had a day home to myself yesterday to make some headway with my 'to do' list, and what did I do?  I went fabric shopping...and it felt great even though I had some problems finding what I was looking for.  I always like to give the LQS a chance before I hit the internet.

One of my dearest friends is about to be a grandmother again, and this time it is a girl.  Here is the sheet from Pottery Barn that is the theme for the room.  My friend, an artist, has even painted a forest scene with owls and critters around the nursery.

I have finally worked on my color skills to the point where I know things don't have to 'match' to look right.  A big step for me...  But I need to be in a comfortable range for this particular quilt.  Do you know how many shades of pink there are?!?!? 






So far I have come up with  two checked fabrics by Timeless Treasures.  I was able to locate more of this collection on the internet last night and also plan to pull some things from my stash as soon as I settle in on a design.





I know I am being way more wordy than usual so thanks for staying with me if you read this to the end.  I wish each of you a happy, healthy 2012.  I love having you stop by.