Saturday, October 2, 2010

Somebody’s 4

Miss Ava turned 4 years old this week.  Her party was tonight.  It just seem possible that it’s been four years ago already that Ava, our first grandchild, let alone a granddaughter, after having 3 boys was born.  I can’t begin to express how much joy she has brought to her Grandpa and I.  She is such a happy, loving child.  It so makes my heart melt when she comes running towards us for a hug when we see each her.   

I hadn’t talked about her gift here yet for two reasons,
1)I didn’t want her to know what the gift was before tonight (actually, I wanted it to be a surprise for Mommy too and Mommy is the one who reads me here) and
2) I didn’t have it completely finished until this afternoon!  I am usually not a procrastinator but life has just plain gotten in the way of alot of things lately.

I found the idea for her gift here @ Pie Plate patterns.  It’s called LuLu’s Yo-Yo’s.  I called my version Ava’s Flower Garden as I didn’t follow the pattern closely plus I wanted to personalize it for our Ava.  If you want to download the pattern, it’s FREE!  How fun is that?

This was also my first attempt at free-motion quilting.  So far not a fan but I understand it’s a practice makes almost perfect thing.  I will need alot of practice if this quilt is any indication.  ARGH!  I can’t believe I have hair left!

Here is my version of LuLu’s Yo-Yo’s – Ava’s Flower Garden.

Avas flower garden-Sept 10 (2)

Avas flower garden-Sept 10

Miss Ava loves her American Girl dolls so I made her a matching quilt for her doll as well. 
Ava didn’t have a bed for her dolls.  I happened to mention in conversation to my friend, Shelly that I was possibly looking for a doll bed.  I hadn’t found one I liked and thought it would have to come at a later time.  But, lo and behold, this past Monday, Shelly called and offered me the one she had when she was a little girl!  Wow, I was dumbfounded!  We went to work on it with a saw, paint and new bedding.  In rather quick order -- wallah, we have a bed for Ava’s dolls too!  You rock Shelly!Avas flower garden-Sept 10 (5) 

Avas flower garden-Sept 10 (3)

Here’s praying you & your dollies sleep tight tonight!  We love you sweetpea!

 

14 comments:

  1. Sweet, Sweet, Sweet

    the grand daughter . . .
    the quilts
    the friend who gave you the bed

    Happy 4th Bday to the doll.

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  2. Absolutely Adorable! Miss Ava is one lucky little girl! Hard to believe she is 4 already...

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  3. So cute!! I hope she loves the new quilt & bed for her dolly! Love your layout for the pictures.

    Your quilting is great, especially for your first time. You forgot to show the clouds you quilted in the sky. :)

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  4. Happy Birthday Ava!

    What a lovely gift of memories you have made for your grandaughter, she will have them for her own children. Love the pattern, lots of hard work but oh so pretty.

    Have a blessed Sunday....Hugs

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  5. What adorable quilts those are! Your little grand daughter is one lucky girl! Happy Birthday wishes to her !

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  6. Cute! I just got my first sewing machine "tutorial" today from my mother in law. In about 30 years, I can make things like your quit, lol.

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  7. Those turned out cute. And I see you got them done on time. The dolly bed is so fun too. Ava is a lucky little girl...

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  8. Happy Birthday Ava, and the quilts are beautiful. What a wonderful grandma you are, and that Shelly sure is a sweetie, isn't she? The American Girl doll should sleep tight tonight!

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  9. I'm sure Ava loved it! Your quilting was amazing---I loved the clouds---perfect little touches!

    Oh my, the doll bed---makes ME want to be 4 again :) I'm just so happy that I remembered that it was in the attic! (and that it could be used ny such a sweet little girl!).

    Many blessings to Ava on her birthday!

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  10. I'm sure Ava is going to love and treasure this quilt! And the doll bed is just adorable.

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  11. That is just precious! I'm sure she loved it and what a lovely keepsake. My mil crocheted blankets for my girls when they were babies and I've saved those for their children one day. Happy Birthday to your granddaughter!

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  12. What an adorable quilt and matching doll quilt/bed. Beautiful gift, Lori.

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  13. Woouuu!! it´s adorable miniquilt doll!!! and the big, too!!!

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