I started on a baby quilt for Lucy on July 24. Almost exactly one month before she was born.
Obviously, I had planned on having it finished before she was born, and I might have actually done that had she not come 5 weeks early.
I may use that canned excuse for the rest of my life.
I’m sorry the house is a wreck. My baby came five weeks early.
I’m sorry I spent so much money at Target. My baby came five weeks early.
I’m sorry that I keep forgetting to {fill in the blank}. My baby … AHEM.
In the meantime, I’m sorry I didn’t get any pictures of Lucy with the quilt.
She’s currently napping.
She came five weeks early, ya know.
fabric used: Anna Maria Horner Folksy Flannels, MonaLuna Urban Blooms {tangerine polka dot} and solid flannel handmade binding
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I think it’s a fabulous excuse so just keep on milking it for all it’s worth… ;)
Jade´s last [type] ..The moon in her hand
It is so pretty. I hope Lucy passes it down to her babies someday. You made an heirloom :)
Megan´s last [type] ..Rut
I love it! The colors are beautiful. And you’ve adapted so well with her coming 5 weeks early.
LOVE that quilt! Learning to quilt is on my to-do list. You just inspired me to bump it up on the list a little. Or a lot. LOVE that quilt.
Casey´s last [type] ..Southern-Style Sledding- part 2
The quilt is gorgeous – regardless of the excuse for taking so long to finish it! ;)
Jaime´s last [type] ..can I have both
I love the quilt! You can use that excuse for at least a few years. I use my twins as an excuse for everything…and they are getting close to 2.
I love it so much Kel.
Life with Kaishon´s last [type] ..‘Reason is powerless in the expression of Love’ Rumi
It’s sooooo pretty. Definitely worth the wait. :)
Cameron´s last [type] ..Favorite Photo Friday-Lightness
Oh, KEL.
That is FAB. YOU. LOUS.
Wow.
You are super mom. Even with your canned excuse.
xoxoxoxoxo
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ha ha ha :) Now, what excuse should the rest of us use?? We can’t all have babies 5 weeks early!
Jess´s last [type] ..I Heart Faces- Winter Wonderland
Oh good, I’m not the only one with canned excuses. Mine is “My husband had a stroke”.
Want to get out of our AT&T plan to get on my dad’s cell phone plan to save money? “My husband had a stroke.”
Bursting into tears because the really cute pair of boots that I want to get to replace the ones that the sole broke that are on sale but they don’t have my size? “My husband had a stroke.”
When I eat my weight in chocolates? Instead of feeling guilty….”My husband had a stroke.”
Love, love love this…… Heirloom, definitely.
The quilt is beautiful! And I love your “canned excuse”. I would use it until she’s at least 15…maybe 18. ;)
Mrs. Cline´s last [type] ..2010 In Review
oh i am dreaming of making such a quilt by my own….but i better should have done it before my babyboy was born:-)
much love, d.
dorothy´s last [type] ..mothers
I love it! You did a great job.
Sarah´s last [type] ..Tuesday Challenges
My “canned excuse” is that I have been sleep deprived for 8 years (my oldest, who has sleep apnea and ADHD was born 8 years ago). The important thing, though, is that you finished a beautiful blanket for your baby girl, which she is going to cherish forever– no matter when her mama put the last stitch in!
Christine´s last [type] ..i heart faces- Winter Wonderland
Mine is “We moved into a new house with a toddler and a two-week-old.” I really used that one with the $100-$200 trips to Target for a long time!
PS – Your blog is one of my new favorites. I’m not even sure how I started following you – maybe a blog hop? I love when you post your outfits – and I love your clothes! I keep meaning to tell you you should make it a weekly link-up and have other bloggers do it – I’d be in!
Terri´s last [type] ..valentine’s day preparations
funny post!! love the quilt and the excuse. I may use it, “sorry my term paper is late. my friend’s baby was born 5 weeks early…last year.” I think it might work, lol :)
Nancy´s last [type] ..And then there was one
It’s just beautiful. Congrats on finishing it. She will cherish it and pass it down I’m sure.
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Oh man that is waaaaay too pretty! And the excuse is fantastic.
wow! really well decorated quilt for the beautiful child. ;)
Shailender @ Romantic Getaways´s last [type] ..Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from India Darshan
You should be really proud Keli! That quilt is just so beautiful…I’m sure Lucy will have it forever!
Teresa´s last [type] ..Precious Twins
Beautiful Quilt…..and My baby came 5 weeks early too. 13 months ago and I still like the excuse ;)