Lily's Little Houses
I'm relieved to say that I'm getting back in the groove of work already. I'm not finding the time mind you, but at least I'm back in the groove and the time spent in my studio isn't wasted by my wandering around aimlessly.
The light has also been a lot better recently and I've been able to get some better photo's of Lily's quilt.
When I started making this small quilt, I intended to use mainly pink fabrics, because unlike when Bella was born, I'm a lot more comfortable with the use of pink. However, sometimes the project just has a mind of it's own, and every time I reached for a pink print, my hand picked up a red one instead.
So it's not exactly what I intended to end up with, but sometimes you just have to sit back and let it happen.
It does look lovely in Lily's cot though (not that we have it in there when she is) and I'm still loving the whole house applique thing.
I also really like the combination of colours on the back of the quilt and can envisage another one in similar colours in the (hopefully) near future.
Which is the great thing about Lily's nursery, it's 'theme' is based more on the effect of patchwork rather than an actual colour scheme, so within reason, I'm not too limited to a particular colour. And that's made it all a lot more fun. Although I do have to pull the creative reins in a little when I can feel myself introducing one too many colours or prints. But more photo's of all of that to come soon.
And sorry, but I just can't help myself....
What a lovely heirloom that quilt will be for Lily. I love the color scheme a lot. Red being one of my favorite decorating colors. Beautiful job!!
The photo of the girls reminds me of one I have of my daughters. They of course are not as small anymore :( I posted some current pictures of my girls on the good old blog, and I just can't get over how much time has flown by. I love looking at your pictures and going down memory lane.
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | March 19, 2008 at 09:09 PM
The quilt is beautiful and your girls are just adorable...Such a sweet photo!
Posted by: Amber | March 19, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Hey! Lily's blanket still waiting for you! It's under constant threat of kidnap by our littlest one...let me know where to send it!
Posted by: bigbucketgirl | March 19, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Too cute!
Now you are back into the groove how about answering some emails?!!
Posted by: Kristy | March 19, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Love the quilt...and the girls! Bella is going to have such fun being a little mom to Lily. I remember feeling so responsible for my little brother.
Posted by: Vicki | March 19, 2008 at 09:52 PM
AAh sisterly love. Love Lily's quilt, the colour combination is beautiful x
Posted by: dottydesigns | March 19, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Beautiful! (the quilt and the babes) We had that same little playmat and my babies would laugh hysterically at the little monkey. Congrats on getting back in the work groove so soon. I STILL wander around my studio in a daze and my youngest is 2!!
Posted by: melissa s. | March 19, 2008 at 11:04 PM
That quilt is gorrrgeous! I love the lines of trim going across. And the houses. And the red. It's almost as adorable as its recipient!
Posted by: Anna | March 19, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Gorgeous quilt, love the colors!
I also love the little Bella cheek-in-hand look while loving up her baby sis. Priceless.
Posted by: Creature of Habit | March 20, 2008 at 12:12 AM
oh wow that is gorgeous!! so are the little monkeys in the last pic!!
Posted by: sarah | March 20, 2008 at 12:35 AM
I just love this quilt. So beautiful! Seeing your daughters interact is beautiful, too. They are too sweet!
Posted by: Patricia C. | March 20, 2008 at 01:44 AM
Love the quilt - especially the reds. I even prefer to dress my girls in red over pink. So much so, that I overheard a member of our adoption travel group say, "Yeah, she's got her dressed in red again" when I met the group in our hotel lobby.
Posted by: Wendy | March 20, 2008 at 02:39 AM
The quilt is darling and sure to be loved for years and years to come. I love the picture of your girls...so beautiful. You've waiting so long for this moment and I'm so thrilled for you that all is well.
Take care and have a great Easter!
Posted by: Jane Weston | March 20, 2008 at 09:06 AM
did a little package from holland ever showed up in your house?
Posted by: Mijk | March 20, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I love the varying red and pink combo and the houses are just perfect! Beautiful quilt for a gorgeous little one.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 20, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: jenclair | March 20, 2008 at 02:24 PM
oh my that is precious...both the heirloom quilt and the 2 sisters bonding.
Posted by: Rachael | March 20, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Your quilt is perfect. Love the little houses, and the vintage look.
Posted by: Carla | March 20, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Hard to say which is the loveliest photo!
Enjoy your babies, both real and fabric.
Posted by: Joanna | March 20, 2008 at 04:10 PM
Absolutely gorgeous. Loving the photos of Lily. Keep 'em coming!
Posted by: Jude | March 20, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Simply beautiful quilt!! I have been reading your blog for a while and love your work. I am so happy that after all the worry and fear, you have a beautiful baby!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Joanna Silva | March 20, 2008 at 06:04 PM
This is such a wonderful quilt. I love the houses. I know you are having so much fun with two little girls in the house. Mine are 12, 10, and 4, it goes by so fast.
Posted by: Collins | March 20, 2008 at 06:50 PM
What an adorable quilt. I just bought a machine and am hoping to learn.
And the girls are gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa L. | March 21, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I love the little houses and the red in your quilt, just lovely and unique.
Your girls are so beautiful--I'm glad that you can't resist posting pictures, I can't resist enjoying them.
Posted by: Joan | March 21, 2008 at 01:55 PM
What a beautiful quilt. The little houses are a wonderful....and your two girls are precious!
Posted by: Kate | March 21, 2008 at 02:02 PM