Monday 13 June 2011

I'm an Aunty! (and I finished the Supernova!)

Firstly, huge thanks to everyone that commented on my last post - it was really really lovely to read all your comments which made me feel all warm and fuzzy :)    I would say it was the highlight of my week, but then on Wednesday night I became an Aunty for the first time so you were pipped at the post! 

Between Wednesday and the weekend I was frantically trying to finish the Supernova quilt which is a present for my new niece, Penelope Rose.  Unfortunately, we haven't got to meet her yet because mum is still recovering in hospital (get well soon!)

I did, however, get time to photograph the Supernova in Mum and Dad's garden and request that they deliver it to the hospital for me. It seems it was very well received and to have my stitching efforts described as "an heirloom" was lovely! (albeit slightly scared that the thing might fall apart before it gets to heirloom status!)


Anyway, here is a quick recap (and this is the last time you'll hear about this quilt I promise).  This quilt is made by taking part in the Supernova quiltalong organised by the talented Lee over at Freshly Pieced.  I opted to switch the colours around so mine is a "reverse" Supernova in that the stars are plain and the background patterned. 

The quilt is made up of 3" squares (plus borders) and measures 60" x 60".  It's backed in a cute cherry print with coloured borders that match the front (oooo that bit was tricky!)

The binding is a Michael Miller stripe and I machine stitched the front and hand sewed the back (on Sunday night with the aid of my Mum, thanks Mum!)

The idea is that this can be a playmat for Penelope for the next few years until she's big enough to snuggle under it as a bedspread.

Sorry about the gratuitous quilt photographs but as you may be able to tell, I'm a little bit chuffed with this one!

Anyway, we're very much looking forward to meeting Penelope and introducing her to her cousin Felix, who turned 1 at the weekend - Happy Birthday Gorgeous!

 xx

16 comments:

  1. The quilt is amazing. Love the effort you put into the back. And To Felix a belated happy birthday. She's even more gorgeous!

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  2. Fantastic supernova! I still love that you reversed the colors and solids for it. It came out fantastic. You can post as many pictures as you want, I usually can't get enough quilt photos!

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  3. I really love your idea to reverse it - it's just beautiful! Congrats on the finish! :)

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  4. Oooo, Ceri! It's lovely! You've been working so hard and this is just wonderfully done! I love it!

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  5. How beautiful!! And the back is just as amazing :) Incredible! You should be so proud, and that little niece of yours will love those bright happy colors :) Wonderful jobs!

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  6. Beautiful quilt - be very chuffed!
    Happy Birthday Felix xx

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  7. Ooh it is utterly stunning! You really are very talented... And congratulations on becoming an aunty, it is such a lovely feeling and very different to being a mummy... enjoy xxx

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  8. Fabulous quilt! You've every right to shout about it from the rooftops! I'm sure Penelope will grow to love her v.own quilt. Jxo

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  9. Happy Birthday Felix, congratulations on being an Auntie and the quilt is beautiful, definitely an heirloom x

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  10. Oh Ceri! The slogging away all weekend was certainly worth while, it's stunning! Really lovely. Post as many pics as you like, it deserves to be shown off! (and congratulations on Aunty hood!)

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  11. Congratulations! Wonderful quilt. You have every right to feel chuffed with it!

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  12. Ceri, it looks fab, well worth all the time and effort you put into it, I agree with the heirloom status! Hope Felix had a lovely 1st birthday, I'm sure you did her proud!! xxx

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  13. Oh wow, it's just beautiful!! I absolutely love your twist on this design. The colors are phenomenal, and the back is fabulous.

    Thanks for doing the Supernova QA! And congrats on becoming an aunt. : )

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  14. That is absolutely beautiful! Well done you. And belated happy birthday Felix- what a cutie!

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  15. Belated birthday wishes to Felix.
    Hope she had a lovely day

    Congratulations on becoming an aunt!
    The quilt is beautiful, what a lucky little girl.
    xx

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  16. Being an auntie ROCKS! Congratulations! Speaking of things that rock - your Supernova. I am blown away by your design choice to make the X design be the negative space. Love it.

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