Monday, February 14, 2011

i don't know what to name this post

The funeral for my mother-in-law's husband was really nice. It was a funeral, which, by definition, is never "really nice," but Ron was loved by so many and it was touching to hear inspiring stories from his children and close friends. He is dearly missed. And we are deeply saddened for Mark's mom.

Mark's sisters, Erin and April, flew in from Canada for the funeral and I decided I should finish my nephew's quilt so I could send it home with April.  Her baby, Charles Golden, is one year!  We will meet him next month when April brings all the kids down for a more relaxed visit.
I can't get enough of these blue fabrics by American Jane. Literally. They are not in print anymore, and it's becoming difficult to find leftovers on the internet. I have used this line on many quilts for friends and family.  Also for the quilt I made for the school auction, which someone got for a steal.  Can I blame it on the lousy economy?

The pattern is Camille's "Abundance."

Model is from our in-house agency.

12 comments:

Emily said...

Did Charles or George get to be golden first? How much did the quilt go for? I love school auctions.

Sarah said...

Goerge is 3 months older than Charles.
School auctions are, indeed, great. Lots of deals to be had. Let's just say the quilt sold for less than half of what I would sell it for. C'est la vie.

Emily said...

Yes, I love school auctions for the bargains, but it is a horrible model for raising money. Very wasteful.

Angie said...

You are a saint to donate one of your quilts to the school!! A saint I tell you. I am sorry about your loss.

Sarah said...

angie,
thank you! a saint probably wouldn't have worried about what the quilt sold for. saints are much to humble to be worried about such matters. you are too kind.

Gray Family said...

I think that that quilt is one of my favorites. Love the blue - and the in home model too! Next time you auction one of those I'll go and help raise the bid...I'm no saint, I think they should go for $$$$$$$.

Becky said...

Gorgeous quilt, Sarah! One day you'll have to give classes on how to make such beauties--(the quilts, not the cute kids-ha).

And again, so sorry to hear about Mark's step-dad. A sudden passing is such a trial.

Nancy said...

You should name it, "I'm beautiful and I quilt, oh and I have twin toddlers, don't hate me."

Sarah said...

ha!

abby said...

i like nancy's comment. i don't know how you have the time with the twins! i really love the blues of the quilt.

is golden a family name for them or did she just like it?

Sarah said...

she just liked it.

Jennifer said...

I third (?) Nancy's comment--I keep asking for your time management secrets, but thus far you are very stingy with them. Love the quilt! I am also sad for your family's loss. It sounds like Mark and his mom have a wonderful family around them, and I'm glad for that. Give him our best.