Hello everyone! It’s been wayyyyy longer than I had planned since my last post! I have quite a few projects to share, and I can’t wait to reveal some of the Christmas gifts I made this year! (spoiler alert: I made more quilts!).
However, I’ve been slow to return to my normal routine, because I’d been fighting off a cold that turned into pneumonia. And, to top it off, I coughed so hard I broke one of my ribs (hence the title of my post). I have heard this was possible, but I had no idea it could really just happen! It is so, so painful, and I’m hoping it doesn’t take too long to mend, as it’s quite uncomfortable to do anything at the moment, much less sit at my sewing machine. While I’m couch-bound for the next few days, I can finally spend a little time with my blog! There’s nothing like fabric and quilt photos to take my mind off the pain.
I’m really happy to be able to share this quilt, because I had so much fun making it. This was the Christmas gift for my mom, and it was made using one of my all time favorite lines of fabric, Hope Valley. I’ve used this line in a number of projects before, and I love how well it plays with other fabrics.
I went through a few different designs and layouts before deciding on this one. In fact, my friend Brenda suggested using the gray sashing when we were sewing together, and I’m so glad she did– I love the way the gray offsets the bright fabrics. (She does have a good eye for fabric! I’ve also been drooling over some of the new prints in her shop!)
I backed the quilt with a super soft organic sheet, and I love how it has a little sheen to it.
After my mom opened her gift, I wanted to take some photos, and I was in luck because we stopped by my sister’s in-laws house just after Christmas for a visit, and they have such a great spot for photos– right by their barn where they house their goats! They just got these two little cuties this past summer, and the goats were a little timid but curious enough to come check out the quilt!
I’m pretty sure my mom loved the quilt, and I’m so glad that she said she can always use more quilts. I told her to let me know when she has enough, and until that day I’ll keep making them for her!
I’ll be back soon with more quilts and projects to share!
Oh my, you poor thing! That’s awful! Gosh, I’m afraid I’ll do that someday – I cough so hard sometimes. But, well, rest up! Gorgeous pictures. Those goats are cuuuuute.
i really need to use my Hope Valley…its beautiful in every quilt.
this is lovely. hope you mend quickly, that broken rib sounds terrible!
Love this quilt! Hope Valley still makes me swoon, even after all these years.
Gorgeous gorgeous quilt. I had no idea you could break a rib like that. Hope it heals soon.
It’s a beautiful quilt! Heal quickly.
Hi, I hope you get better soon.
I love your quilt and as I am planning something similar with my Hope Valley fabric stack I’d like to know what shade of gray you used. And did you use other solids (hard for me to say because I read your blog on my iPhone…)
Thanks.
Ouch is right! I’m so sorry you’ve been so sick! I hope you heal quickly and are back at the sewing machine soon.
LOVE the quilt
stunning! feel better soon!
Oh my goodness, Natalie, I hope you are recovered soon! I have never heard of that happening but ouch, ouch, ouch is right! I really love this quilt. Surprised? It is just so fabulous and I love your use of grey. Beautiful!
This is beautiful and I agree, the grey was a wonderful choice.
Oh nooooo! So sorry to hear that you’ve been on your deathbed – aaaaand had to miss the retreat this weekend. I’m right there with you on that one
Feel better soon – I expect another Hope Valley quilt by the end of next week!
Oh my goodness, get well soon! Since you’re couch-ridden, I can’t wait to see what you pin this week on Pinterest.
Been there – not the broken rib (!!) but the pneumonia. Take it easy and let your body heal is all I can advise. I love this beautiful quilt, too.
wow! i can’t believe you broke a rib from coughing! that must have hurt VERY bad! i hope that you are feeling a better soon and that you are resting.
the quilt is beautiful!
Cute kids!!!! And I love the quilt too! Rest up!
Gorgeous quilt…I bet your mom was thrilled with it.
Sorry the hear you’ve been so unwell…I’ve broken a rib before and it is so painful so I wish you a swift recovery!
Natalie – your quilts are outstanding – thanks for sharing the photos from your sick bed. It can get lonely not feeling well so I hope you reach out with more photos soon!
Oh no you poor thing, that sounds terrible! on the upside though, that quilt is stunning, really gorgeous. Hope you get better soon
Beautiful quilt!! I’m a huge fan of HV too. And the goat pics are priceless. Feel better.
Hope you heal quickly! I have a pile of Hope Valley that I’m going to turn into a quilt for my bed and you’ve completely inspired me with your design! Your quilt turned out beautifully!
Love your quilt …. Hope valley is such a great range.
Ack, how horrible! I can’t believe you broke your rib, that is totally adding insult to injury. I’m glad you are at least getting to use the forced R&R to catch up on blogging… hope you are healing OK. And I love this quilt btw!! The grey sets it off perfectly and I love how you mixed in solid squares with the bordered squares.
Ouch!! I did that once and I was pregnant…not fun! Hope you are feeling better. I just wanted to say I adore this quilt. The whole thing is amazing and that bright backing is really nice. I thought I was done with Hope Valley but now I might need to go buy some more! : )
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