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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Happy Granny

I just finished the quilting and binding on my Charity Contest entry for Quilts for Kids using Happy Town by Jacquelynne Steves for Henry Glass. 

I named it Happy Granny because of the Granny Squares (from this Moda Bake Shop recipe) and the fabric is Happy Town!



It will go in the mail tomorrow.  Here is another photo:



I cut the vertical prints for the borders and the great stripe for the binding. 


Entries must be received by April 15th and all quilts will become property of Quilts For Kids to be distributed to children in hospitals around the United States and the Caribbean.

30 readers left a comment:

Maria said...

How cute, Mary! I just found out my sister is having a boy in August and wondering what kind of quilt to make ... inspiration strikes! :)

Maria (MMQG)

Clara {Clover and Violet} said...

This is a darling quilt!! It will be so loved!

http://thankfullga447 said...

The person who will receive is very very lucky. The fabric is great.

Julia said...

It's gorgeous and Happy. some lucky kid will love it..great cause!
Julia ♥

Tatkis said...

It's magnificent! So bright and really happy looking :)

Hugs,
Tatyana

Missy Shay said...

It looks great!

Bev said...

That is just the cutest quilt ever! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

Cheery wave from Bev

Deborah said...

Your quilt is just adorable. I'm sure it will be very loved by someone special.

Carla said...

Oh, what a treasure!!

Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co. said...

Adorable! Lucky recipient !!!!!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Just a wonderful pattern for this colorful fabric! Love how you used the border prints - just delightful and well done.

Needled Mom said...

Great job, Mary. Someone is going to love that.

Betsy said...

Mary, it is beautiful and will be loved

Sherri said...

I love it-- the gray background is perfect!

Janet said...

What a happy quilt. It will bring someone a lot of cheer and comfort.

Carla said...

Congrats on such a fun finish ; ) love that border

badlandsquilts said...

Great design for such a cute quilt!

Darlene said...

It's very, very sweet, Mary!

Barb said...

Oh...that is fantastic....

Abby and Stephanie said...

Certainly a very happy quilt to work on too -- bright fun colors and a quilt from the heart.

Pieces of Cotton said...

Your border just makes this quilt - I love your use of the fabrics there.

MellieWo said...

Love! The granny squares with the cute borders just looks fantastic. Also love how the striped binding finishes it off! I'm sure any child would love to get your quilt.

Anonymous said...

very bright and cheery, i really like this one

Sinta Renee said...

Oh my gosh, that is the cutest little granny I've seen!!! Adorable Mary!

Heather A said...

Mary, I SO love your take on granny squares. Very cheerful indeed. You've added so many interesting elements. I'm inspired and so glad I saw yours before starting mine (my summer project).

SuperMomNoCape said...

What a happy looking quilt. I really like the way you made the borders.

Shauna said...

What a happy quilt! I like the borders and colours that you used!

Purple Pam said...

What a happy, cheerful quilt. It will be loved for sure. I like your stiped binding. Just too cute!

Mama Pea said...

I love everything about it! The fabric, the borders, the binding, the granny squares, and the name. It's wonderful!

simple :: dream :: quilts said...

I just found your blog thru crazy mom quilts. While browsing I saw you gave credit to Henry Glass fabrics. I live in the Ozarks, in Missouri and am about 2 hours east of Springfield, MO to get to a quilt shop of any size. In the little town of Thayer, MO; about 30 miles away is a shop "Thayer Fabrics" run by the nicest older couple who carry mostly Henry Glass and have been adding Andover fabrics. They charge $3.99 - $4.99 per yard which I think is a great price. I am happy to see other quilters give credit to this line of fabrics........Lisa