I’ve shared a few progress posts of my half-square triangles on point quilt, here and here.  But I’ve never shared a photo of the finished quilt.

This past week I received a package in the mail with the latest issue of the new magazine Quilt it… Today.

Inside is a wonderful feature of my quilt…

Oh my, how I love the cozy bed!

After some debate, I ended up hand quilting this quilt… in the ditch creating diagonal squares.  I intended to quilt across to make triangles, but I could never wrestle it away from my family for long enough to work on it more.

Hand quilting was definitely the way to go.  The feel of a hand-quilted quilt is SO much softer and more cozy than a machine-quilted quilt.  Combined with the wonderful flannel backing, the Sweet Dreams Quilt is big and soft and perfect for snuggling under.  It is by far the most loved quilt I’ve ever made.

If you’ve not seen the new magazine Quilt it… Today.  You need to check it out.  I am truly honored to be featured in this awesome new magazine.  It is full of wonderful quilt patterns, inspiration, and great quilting tips.

If you’d like to order a subscription to Quilt it… Today, it is truly a bargain at $12.95 a year for 6 magazines.  You can check out their website here for more information.  You can order a subscription online here or send a check to:

Quilt-it…Today (or Sew-it…Today)
PO Box 3000
Denville NJ 07834-9730

I thought I’d share some of the blocks I worked on last week during the nervous wait while my Dad was in surgery.

It’s a sort of a “Lady of the Lake” inspired block… though I’m still toying with the layout.

I really like the pinwheels that are made at the joining of some of the blocks.

I also think I like the combination of cheerful 30’s prints with the quiet blue-gray center of the block.  The centers are Noteworthy Blue Mist from the new Sweetwater  by Moda.  I’m still trying to decided if I really love it.

I got a lot done last week since my Dad’s surgery ended up lasting a few hours longer than expected.  He had a complication when the doctor discovered that the MCL in my Dad’s right knee was in shreds, thanks to a fall on the bleachers just a week and a half before the surgery.  The doctor was surprised that my Dad had been able to get up and walk away from such a terrible injury.

But we always knew my Dad is a tough guy.

So he got a three for one surgery – two knee replacements and a rebuild on his MCL.

… Depending if I love how this quilt comes together, I’m planning on it for my girl’s bedroom.  Then I might name it something nicer than Nervous Nelly.