My oldest kiddo will be eleven on March 20th, the first day of Spring. And, of course, he asked for a mama-made cover. He already sleeps under two of the quilts that I made and uses pillowcases sewn by me but he wants a "new cover" and this mama is quite happy to oblige.
I wanted this Spring cover to be simple and fresh, with clean lines and little fuss. I chose sturdy home decor weight cottons with prints that reminded me of the colors found in Spring veggie and flower gardens with some crawly creature prints thrown in for fun.
I simply cut twenty-five 13 inch squares and assembled them into a 5x5 grid.
Here's the quilt top on my guy's full-size bed. It's a bit larger that 5 x 5 feet. I may add another row to the bottom to make it a foot longer.
Tomorrow I plan to back and very lightly quilt this top. Then I'll attach the binding and have it all ready by Saturday. Sounds ambitious but I don't mind losing a bit of sleep for my kiddo. I also have squares cut for a Spring cover for David and Abigail - but they will have to wait until next week. Choosing, cutting, and arranging the fabrics took some time but sewing these together took exactly one hour.
I love how it compliments the colors already in his room.
And speaking of Spring, I cut a whole bunch of the daffodils from the garden and brought them inside - feels like spring in our kitchen.
And I'll leave you with this photo of Shadow looking all sweet and innocent behind my computer. But the minute I look away he turns into a cord chewing machine. Good thing all the sunshine we've been having puts me in a good mood.
The top looks great in his room. You're such a nice, obliging mom. My boys don't have big covers from me but at least they all do have a quilt I made when they were little. I need to upgrade all of them, though!
Posted by: Karen | March 18, 2010 at 01:06 AM
What a great cover! And I never mind missing sleep to make goodies for my little ones, either. I love the kitty picture--they are so cute, even when they're clearly up to no good!
Posted by: Meg Evans | March 18, 2010 at 08:30 AM
the colors are just perfect - will you hand quilt the top?
Posted by: Denise | March 18, 2010 at 08:34 AM
I love your spring cover! It's perfect. :D
Posted by: christina | March 18, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I so appreciate your quilted goodness. I'm in the midst of making what I'm calling my "Adirondack Spring" quilt. You cranked yours out a lot faster than I'm moving. Your son is sure to treasure this one.
And, I'm totally jealous -- daffodils? The last of our snow melted away yesterday, but we're still a long way off from seeing tulips or daffodils.
Posted by: Jodi | March 18, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Okay, maybe I need to quit procrastinating about making a quilt. I've been wanting one for our living room since all the mama made quilts are covering children! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Audra | March 18, 2010 at 02:43 PM
Oh, now that is so perfect for an 11 year old. I always wonder when Eben will outgrow the room that I have made for him.
So far so good.
You are so quick with that quilt, I can't wait to see it finished.
Happy birthday to your boy.
Posted by: Julia | March 18, 2010 at 04:49 PM
Your son's quilt looks great! I love all the patterned fabric it almost gives the blanket some texture. Hope he has a great birthday!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 18, 2010 at 07:59 PM
Looks like spring there! Enjoy it all and happy birthday to your oldest. Maybe this summer I can get the sewing bug again. Projects like yours make me want to get sewing again.
Posted by: Rose | March 18, 2010 at 09:40 PM
What a lovely bed cover. That might be just the beginner project I could do for my boys bedroom.
I love the colors
Posted by: Imene | March 18, 2010 at 10:07 PM
truly sometimes a simple patchwork quilt can steal the show...beautiful
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | March 18, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Love the 'mama made cover' but what I love even more is that he asked for it. How sweet is that!
Posted by: Nancy | March 19, 2010 at 09:10 AM
Cute kitty. And perfect quilt for a boy. I wish my son still wanted hand made stuff.
Posted by: AJ | March 19, 2010 at 01:22 PM
Such beauty Larissa! I am just about to finish up a flannel 16 patch blanket, and I am so excited to crawl under it's colors. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend ahead
Posted by: Heather | March 19, 2010 at 05:20 PM
Love that cover. It's amazing how quickly you can cut, assemble and complete a quilt.
Your kitty is so cute. He looks ever so innocent.
Love daffodils!! We have also been enjoying some super sunshine and warm weather.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | March 19, 2010 at 07:43 PM
What a great art piece you've created as a bedcover! I, too, think the colors are perfect in the room, and I know your son will love it!
Posted by: Donna Rae Barrow | March 19, 2010 at 08:54 PM
You lucky girl! Daffodils already! The quilt looks great! love, Beth
Posted by: Beth | March 19, 2010 at 09:29 PM
in one hour?? really?? I look forward to the day I can sew something (anything) up in just an hour!! looks great...all of it!
can't wait to have daffodils! have a great birthday weekend!
Posted by: kristyn | March 19, 2010 at 10:40 PM
My oldest needs a new quilt also. Wish I knew how to do this. Maybe I need to investigate this a bit more.
Posted by: Jane | March 21, 2010 at 06:33 PM
aww. hope your little guy had a happy birthday! 11!
my poor charlie... has asked for new "covers" for years. (i am not kidding) he is the boy that wears my hand knit socks... loves his pillow cases that i make... and is asking for new "covers"! what is my problem! THAT is what i should be sewing!!!
Posted by: leslie | March 26, 2010 at 11:28 AM