A quilt for my DIY guy is in the works. My husband, wno loves to tinker in his building, has built birdhouses, a variety of boxes and a ruler organizer for my sewing room, our deck railing, shelves for our pantry and bathroom, and a ton of other treasures for me and our family. Now he is building me an arbor for the garden he just plowed! So I want to make something just for him. I found a really cute collection from Dan Morris Design "Craftsman" for Quilting Treasures and ordered yardage. It is even more colorful in person.
I think the Craftsman pattern by
Pine Tree Country Quilts will be the perfect choice.
"In other news . . ." the garden is nearly ready for planting. My husband rented a tiller for the tractor and plowed about a 40 by 50 foot space over the weekend. It is the biggest garden we've ever had with lots of space to make pathways and have room for watermelons and pumpkins.
Before planting can begin, the arbor will be built. I've always wanted a rose and flowering vine arbor next to my vegetable garden! We set the posts yesterday and will start putting up boards tomorrow. (I say "we" meaning I will be the holder of screws and drills and help level the boards!) I ordered two climbing roses and wisteria, and I purchased a couple flowering vines at Lowe's. I can't wait!
Just when I proclaim one of your quilts my favorite (as I did with the yellow and gray one), another fabulous one comes along! I love this! That is the cutest fabric ever, and how nice that fabric has been created with men in mind.
ReplyDeleteI love it also! Thanks Pattie. :)
DeleteWhat a perfect spot for a garden! This will be a fun project to watch. I will enjoy your spring projects from my chair and dream of spring here. And to think you found the perfect pattern and fabric for a quilt, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janine!!
DeleteThe quilt project for your hubby looks perfect! And it will be fun to see what your garden produces, too!
ReplyDeleteI am keeping my fingers crossed the garden will be as "lush" as it was as a tiny garden last year!
DeleteLove your idea for the Craftsman Quilt - he'll be so pleased with that. And I can't wait to see how your garden grows. Thank you for popping over to my blog. Ax
ReplyDeleteThank you Adaliza! Glad you stopped by. :)
DeleteThat fabric is perfect for fussy cuts! What a great gift for him!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie! Now if I could just get enough time to finish it - I’m too busy with the garden!
DeleteThat fabric is perfect for fussy cuts! What a great gift for him!
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