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Weekend stitches

 
This weekend consisted of a Lot of Waiting Stitches!
 
I had to hunker down and get some of my bigger projects done. 
First, an order of nine pillows for some very lucky grandchildren! These pictures are of them all before stuffing, as the beautiful Grandma said she would so graciously stuff them for me!

 
Next, I wanted to get a bunch done on a quilt for a little boy about to move to a Big Boy Bed!
I'm so excited to be making this for his car themed room.
I used over 20 different fabrics, and think it came together really nice.
Hope his Mom & Dad like it as much as I do!
Both the front and back are pieced. I am SUPER excited to get this quilted later this week. I will then work on the binding over Easter - binding is always a nice thing to do while sitting around talking to family.  :) 
 
Blocks hanging on my wall -
trying to decide what order to put them in.

Blocks all sewn together!
Pieced back with leftover fabric...
I'm in Love with this backing!





















Now, to think about the coming week... quilt, bind, and then a huge flock of Owie Owls! I just may be putting in a few late nights this week... but... I don't think I really mind...   :)
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