This months challenge, April Showers, has so many paths that could be traveled. Thanks for the challenge Joan. Over the years I have done several pieces that fall under the "Showers" Umbrella (tee-hee)
I designed this Mug Rug several years ago for another hop. I just love the fabric with the rain drops and my little ducks in the puddle.
January's White Rabbit hop included a block from a polaroid quilt that hangs in my powder room. That quilt also includes these 2 showery blocks where I used a scrap of rain drop fabric in one of them.
Back in 2017 I took a class with a friend at a local quilt shop where we took apart a boring black umbrella. We then took fabric of our choice and covered it with iron on vinyl and used the original fabric to make a pattern and ta da we made it into a new personalized umbrella,
Sadly I have never used my umbrella for fear of ruining it. So Silly.
OK time for this months hop submission.
Using a Baby Shower instead of a Rain Shower I made 3 baby blankets using Jenny Doans, Self Binding Baby Blanket, You Tube video from several years ago.
I am a member of the Big Cypress Chapter of the Quilt Guild of the Villages. Each chapter supports several different charities. One of our chapters Charities is Children's Home Society, Once each year we throw a "Baby Shower" for the group and our gifts range from diapers, toys, baby clothes, books etc. etc. etc. and baby quilts and other items we make.
So last month at our groups mini retreat I knocked out these 3 Self Binders for the Baby SHOWER. They are really quick and easy to make.
Thanks Joan for yet another fun challenge. It has brought out the creative talents of so many of us and we so appreciate what you and Carol do for us each month.
Here is the list of all of the participants for this go round. Stop by and see where they took this idea and let them know what you think of their beautiful work.
Monday April 22
Quilting Gail
Quilt Doodle Designs
Tuesday April 23
Wednesday April 24
Quilting Between the Rails (Facebook)
Thursday April 25
Your Self-Binding Baby Blankets are so cute. I'll definitely have to watch Jenny Doan's video.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, those self binding quilts would be a great stash buster and charity quilt !
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you used in the blankets, and those are a really great idea--our guild needs to make several baby quilts/blankets and these would be perfect. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAdorable projects, and love your umbrella.
ReplyDeleteThe umbrella looks cool! All your projects are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe giraffe fabric is just the cutest in your sweet baby quilt. Actually, all three look adorable! What a great way to help your community by having a baby shower for the children's home. I'm sure they love all the kindness your guild bestows upon them. Love that umbrella, too! Thanks for sharing your shower gifts with us, Selina. xo
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely donation quilts, Selina. You have always been so generous to various charitable efforts. I love the umbrella idea, too!
ReplyDeleteYour umbrella is wonderful! So pretty. Your donation quilts are also beautiful, the recipients are lucky to have them.
ReplyDeleteYour self-binding shower gifts are perfect! Love that you made your own umbrella! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLJ here. Your projects are so wonderful. I think taking a class on umbrella=making is perfect and perfect for April Showers, too. [Use yours; you can only get a bit wet. :)]
ReplyDeleteWow, you've showered us with some amazing projects!! Thanks so much! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Your baby quilts are sure to be loved by the recipients. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think your baby quilts for Children's Home Society are adorable! You're always very generous with your materials and time. I also like the umbrella you re-made with your fabric. You definitely need to use it! It's way too cute to be saved for... ?
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, love the giraffe fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your quilts that fall under the showers umbrella (teehee). That is wonderful to switch tactics and make baby shower quilts. So beautiful! I am sure that the babies will love them.
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