Oh Baby Love

Two handsome baby boys were born this past Monday, July 22, 2013. Across the ocean in England,  while the whole world watched and waited, HRH Prince George of Cambridge was born on Monday evening. Back here in the States, awaited by a slightly smaller crowd but just as eagerly anticipated, my friend Anna gave birth to her darling baby boy, Logan. Logan was born at 7:49 a.m. on Monday morning. He weighed 9lbs, 1 oz and is 23" long. So, he's actually a little bit heavier than the Prince, although I'm sure that HRH Prince George will catch up in no time.

Meet Logan!

First family photo

This week, I have been busy making baby quilts. Note: I'm not making one for HRH, although Kate has only to ask (her wish is my command), and Logan's baby quilt is finished and waiting for him in his crib. I completed two quilt tops this week. They are both the same pattern, but the fabric choices make them look very different. I prefer the brighter colors in the construction quilt. The pattern is called 4-Patch, Plain Patch and it is found in Ursula Reike's Quilts for Baby which is one of my go-to quilting books. Both baby quilts were made entirely of fabric found in my stash. I didn't need to buy a thing.

The Winnie the Pooh quilt below is going to my friend Helena who is having her third child next month. She is supposed to be having a boy. Her two previous ultrasounds were both wrong, so I figured that Winnie the Pooh is fairly gender neutral in case little Jacob turns out to be little Jessica.

Winnie the Pooh Baby Quilt

My Mom had a double knee replacement in June. My two brothers and I each went to Florida and took a turn helping out, but she has needed some full time help for an extended period (this was expected). She has found a wonderful woman named Charisse who has been helping out with cooking and errands. Charisse has also been doing double duty as a computer consultant and helping my Dad with his new laptop computer and tablet. My Mom, of course, was showing off my blog to Charisse who admired the quilts and wanted to buy one for a baby gift. I am making the baby quilt below as a gift for Charisse (who in turn will give it as a gift) because I really appreciate what great care she has taken of my Mom. P.S., my Mom is doing great!

Construction Vehicles Baby Quilt

I am also including a couple of other photos so you can get a better look at the fabric in these quilts.

As long as we're talking about royalty, you must check out my friend Beth's shoes--they are definitely fit for a Queen! She was wearing them at our quilt group tonight and I was quite envious...not to mention that she snagged them last year for a mere $5!

Can you get any better than gold metallic wedges with a leopard print bow? Oh, baby!

I still need to quilt both tops, but my two oldest nephews, ages 14 and 17, are coming to spend the weekend with us, so quilting will have to wait until next week. Mike and I are looking forward to doing some different activities than we normally do. So far, indoor rock climbing and a high speed boat ride are on the list. And I'm sure that the pugs will get a lot of extra attention.

Hope you have a great weekend! I am linking up to Richard and Tanya Quilts, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Sew Many Ways and Crazy Mom Quilts.

I have just added a new link to Plum and June: Let's Get Acquainted.

Pugs and kisses,

Nancy