The 100 Good Wishes Quilt top is done

My mom came in today and we finished putting together the quilt top for our daughter's 100 Good Wishes Quilt. It turned out so beautifully! I just wish my daughter was here to be wrapped up in it. All in good time, I guess...

I chose this pattern because it kind of reminded me of a basket weave - all the love being woven around her to keep her warm and loved all night long.

And as is tradition in Amish quilts - it's not supposed to be perfect. It should always have at least one flaw in it. As neither of us had made a quilt before - there are plenty of those to go around! Just don't look too closely!

Thanks mom for all your hard work. I love you!

Now, I have to call the quilter who will be doing the long-arm quilting on her machine. Fun times!

My mom sewing on the last of the sashing

the finished 100 Good Wishes Quilt

My mom modeling her handiwork

Me modeling the finished quilt. Love it!

A little excitement

Well, when you can't get excited about the adoption (which has been moving as of late at a snail's pace), at least we have the Green Bay Packers to celebrate with! We're Super Bowl bound!! An exciting game right down to the last seconds. Go Pack!!

My mom is a busy little beaver!

I was just informed today that my mom finished sewing the last of the strips/rows for our daughter's 100 Good Wishes Quilt. On her next visit here, we just need to sew them onto the finished part of the quilt and then add the top and bottom sashes to the quilt. I can't believe that it's almost done already. After that, I just have to meet up with the lady who will be doing the quilting. Exciting!!

Happy Birthday Dad!

I just want to say a big "Happy Birthday" to my dad! Hope you're enjoying your day!

His favorite subject is food (but I think that goes for anyone in my family). This photo was taken of me making him his favorite Filet Mignon with a Peppercorn sauce - gotta love flaming alcohol!