Hello my Dear Friends! I have a great day at home! Even lots of works are waiting still it’s so nice not to go anywhere! Long time I was waiting to show you my latest quilt, but it was a secret so it had to wait till the little baby was born.
My dear friend is now grandmother for a sweet baby boy and when I returned from Finland with beautiful fabrics, I began this quilt. Still I had to wait if it’s a girl or a boy. For the girl I would have made orange binding and for the boy this green.
Because we didn’t know if it’s going to be a girl or a boy, I chose colours to be nice for both. I new that mom likes orange and green and they had used yellow for the baby-room. I saw that I do need more yellow fabrics for my stash!
I have seen so many beautiful quilts with different kind of star patterns and I really love these wonky stars! I had made few just to try these happy fabrics and then I realized they would be nice for this quilt. I have had in my ‘to do list’ a quilt with this kind of squares so here they are now.
When I made these stars, I cut first stripes and then squares from them. There was some stripes left, so first time I used a little colour also for the backing …
Now I understand better how you enjoy making the backing also like an other quilt. I only wish my fabric stash could be big enough for that! By the way, did you know that you can click photos to see them bigger.
Quilting by hand is one of the best parts! And again I was able to use different colours – even more fun! I have always loved stitching – every where – in bags, shoes, cloths any where!
Now the new born baby boy, my dear friends first grand child, has this quilt and all the family were happy and liked ‘Baby Stars’! And … I have a custom order for an other baby quilt … for a girl! I think I shall make it similar with this but perhaps not stars …
I think I could use few butterflies for the girly quilt! I have been also very lucky to sell the blue baby quilt ‘Ripples’ and two pillows from my etsy shop, ‘Jumping Dog’ and the ‘Pic Nic’ pillow! Thank you so much for the wonderful buyers!
Lucky Lucky Lucky me … again I have win! I won a jewellery from Emma’s give away! Emma is very talented artist and writes a beautiful blog ‘silverpebble’! She has etsy shop full of the most cute and beautiful creations! Thank you so much Emma! Emma was also featured in the latest ‘Country Living’ – the magazine we all enjoy so much!
Also I like to say big thank you for Maureen, who is one my favourite bloggers! She makes so unique,happy and colourful crafts! Her blog is ‘Maureen Cracknell Handmade’ and I won fabrics from her give away! Thank you Maureen! Only thing is that I won them just when I was shopping fabrics in Finland and still they haven’t arrived here … I’m so affraid that they have got lost! But I hope the best and perhaps they still come because Nero got also once his Christmas present from Ronja (from Finland) after 2 months!
Summer is the most busy time here in Crete! It’s the hot holiday season and fortunately we have lots of lots of tourists even the economical situation is difficult for us who live here. Some people say that they are affraid to come here, but everything is like it used to be. There are no difficulties for tourists, everything is working like always and Crete and Greece is one of the best holiday places! Beautiful beaches, friendly people, the most delicious food, lovely nature, warm (hot) weather and so much sunshine!
So you can guess that I am also very busy and unfortunately can’t see you so often. I don’t want to say that I shall take a brake from blogging, because I miss you a lot. So I do my best and now and then I hop here … or I think it’s better I’ll ask Nero to do that! He has again ‘adventure’ – now he has an infection between two toes. I think something has scratch there and then it got worse. No we have ‘therapy’ moment every morning and evening. Washing, betadine, bactroban, clean white cloth, clean sock, some tape to hold them, lots of ‘nami nami’ (Nero’s sweets) and antibiot. He is such a good boy when I have to take care of him, but in the vet he tries to eat his vet!
I leave you with Nelli’s surprised face, because this really describes my latest weeks!So many things has happened … oh I miss my slow boring (why I said boring, it’s never boring here with 3 dogs and a cat and so much sewing) winter life!
Could you guess from this link, who was eating from Nero’s plate last Sunday afternoon?! Yach!!!
Thank you so much for being the most wonderful friends and readers! I wish you the best ever summer and happy holidays! I shall visit you often … perhaps too tired to comment every time … but I’m there some where …
Glad to hear that you are having a good, busy summer. Love your quilt. I’m sure it will become a family heirloom! Great colours! Love to read your posts. Make sure to take care of yourself too when things get busy!
Thank you so much for your sweet words! I try to rest and not to do more than I can. Take care you, too and enjoy your summer! x Teje
I really love the colours and the stars
Thank you Claire! x Teje
Teje, that quilt is beautiful! I always love the colors you use, the stars are really wonderful. Poor Nero, I hope he feels better soon.
Thank you Dana for your lovely words! I tell your wishes to Nero. x Teje
Beautiful quilt, Teje! Glad to hear that you’ve got plenty of guests for the summer. You’re right – lots of work makes you appreciate the quiet times so much more. Hope Nero is better soon.
Thank you so much Fiona! I hope you have wonderful summer! x Teje
I LOVE stars. I enjoy working with them.
I hope Nero heals up soon, foot injuries can be a pain but I often think the pups know what to do with them.
Nelli is cute! Interesting that Greece is also seeing tourism problems. I don’t know enough about the country but I assume they are suffering from depressed economy like a lot of the world.
Thank you Samantha, for your lovely comment! x Teje
The quilt is really beautiful. I like it very much that your didn’t use the typical colours or motifs you usually see on baby stuff. The green and orange are very nice together, certainly with the blue and yellow to go along. And I love the combination of starts and squares.
Congratulations on yet another win! You lucky girl. And big hugs for Nero, I hope he’s going to be fine soon.
Thank you Dorien! There are so many possibilities to make quilts – so difficult to choose! I like this one and I’m happy to make an other one! I give your hugs to Nero! x Teje
Your quilt is just stunning. The hand quilting just adds so much stunning detail. It will be so well loved I’m sure.
Thank you Melissa, for your sweet words! x Teje
This is the freshest, cutest quilt ever! I think I might have to make one. Just beautiful!
Thank you so much Carla! I’m happy to hear if you like this so much to even make one! x Teje
Wonderful quilt, I’m not surprised mum and grandma loved it! I now it is. Hot time to be busy, but it would be a worry if the guests didnt come! Thank ou gin for my lovely bag x x x
Oh gosh, spell check made all sorts of changes … I know it is a hot time to be busy . . . Thank you again for my lovely bag
Thank you dear Benta for your funny comment! You are very welcome! x Teje
Such a lovely post, Teje! Your baby quilt is absolutely gorgeous, so clever how you have balanced the colours and shapes so perfectly. I’m glad you’re having a busy summer with lots of visitors, that is good to hear. Hope Nero’s toes are soon better….and I loved the surprised look of the kitty! Have a great week and I hope you are able to find a little time for your creating after all the extra summer work
Helen x
Thank you so much Helen! Grand mother was just here and we had a lovely moment speaking together! I shall take few moments now and then to sew – that’s my way to relax. x Teje
Hello there Teje! It’s lovely to pop in to see you again. I also have been very busy! Your latest quilting masterpiece is absolutely beautiful.. It will surely become an heirloom for that lucky little baby! I love the colours and the gorgeous stars. Dear Nellie, she has such a sweet face! I have to tell you, my youngest daughter is in Crete right now, enjoying a lovely holiday after her law exams. We had a text to say she had arrived and that it was very, very beautiful! See you again soon. Have a fun week! Ros
Thank you so much Ros, for your sweet comment! How great your daughter is here! Wish her lovely holidays! Happy week to you, too and hugs to Oscar! x Teje
What a beautiful gift. Your stars are lovely! I’m not surprised your handmade goodies are flying out of your Etsy shop. They are truly wonderful
I hope Nero is better soon. I did laugh at him eating the vet but it isn’t funny for you I suppose. It is just that he prefers Teje to look after him. Make sure you find some time to relax in your busy schedule. Avis x
This quilt is beautiful. I really like the way you fit the stars into this quilt. The colors are lovely.
Teje, Love that darling little quilt……your hand quilting sets off the pattern perfectly (love that little “pinwheel” formed where the stars come together;-). It is extremely hot here (S.E. MN, USA) and in great need of rain. Hope your little package arrives soon. Hugs, Doreen
Beautiful post Teje, and a wonderful quilt, such lovely colours and I love your pattern. A beautiful gift. Crete sounds like such a wonderful place I hope I can visit one day. Thinking of you from Australia. xo
Thank you so much Kathy! Now when I look these colours I see there colours from Crete – sea, sand, green nature, red ground – I like these colours! Is it sunny this time of the year there where you live in Australia? x Teje
Love that you mixed wonky stars in with a block pattern. They really pop with just a few like that!
Thank you for your sweet comment! Happy summer! x Teje
That’s a beautiful quilt, both the design and the colours are lovely.
Thank you so much Paula! I happy with this quilt and looking forward to begin the next one! Have a great summer! x Teje
I really like the positioning of those stars, too! It gives the quilt a lot of character!
Thank you Ria, for your lovely comment! x Teje
That quilt is lovely and I especially like the handquilting! And I hope you enjoy the busy summer!
Thank you so much Leanne! I wish I had something to quilt by hand in some short free moments I have in summer. Happy sewing summer to you! x Teje
Dear Teje, what a wonderful quilt you made, what a lucky new baby. I am delighted you have sold some of your gorgeous quilts in your Etsy Shop. I love my wall hanging in my studio. Make sure you do a little crafting in the cool occasionally in the evenings so that all that heat and being busy does not become too much. I know you are out there and I’m sending you and your pets a virtual hug from England. Send some of your heat here..it’s dismal again!
Take care,
Jane x
Thank you so much Jane! I hope I could send you sunshine! Now here is the best weather – sunny and really warm but not too hot. So nice fresh wind. Hugs to you and Billy from all of us and to Bear, too! x Teje
This is so adorable Teje! Love the colors and pattern with the stars in the middle, so fun!
Thank you so much Kelly! I’m waiting to make an other one with this same idea. x Teje
Beautiful quilt! I love the randomness of the stars and the warm, summery colors. Looks like a fun project. Hi to Nelli – what a sweet face!
Thank you Terri! What happens with our ‘icons’? Even we both have wordpress, they don’t show next to the comments. I hope you have great summer! x Teje
Oh Teje! what a treasure this quilt is, i think it’s my favorite of yours so far. I did click on the photo, just to see your gorgeous stitches, makes me want to try it too. I hope you have some quiet moments dear friend.
and i would LOVE to visit Greece, your island looks beautiful! some day!
Thank you Lori, for your sweet words! Just had in my mind to come for a visit – do you have coffee ready?! x Teje
What a beautiful quilt! So perfect for a baby
Thank you Wendy! x Teje
I absolutely love what you’ve made — combining the stars and squares looks amazing! And the hand quilting really makes the starts stand out. Love it! And the backing is great too. You must be so happy with this one!
Thank you so much Michelle! I’m happy and also looking forward to start the next one. Your library bag with books is so beautiful! x Teje
What a lovely quilt and a beautiful picture of Nellie! P.S. – I hopefully have my twitter virus fixed! Sorry if you got a DM.
Thank you so much! Don’t worry, I just have to remeber not open anything I don’t know what it is. Fortunately I didn’t open the link before asking from you. x Teje
This is such a pretty quilt! Perfect for a boy or girl. I love how you mixed the stars into the quilt. Where you live sounds beautiful. I live in a tourist area, too, but it is always busy here. It is great for the economy here, but the traffic is so bad in the summer months.
Thank you so much Carolyn! I like the change of seasons and it’s always great to see the tourists in spring and the city is more colourful. But also summer is so busy and too much traffic. I love autumn and I’m happy it’s the next season! x Teje
Oh no poor Nero. I hope his foot is better. Storm is not a fan of the vet and since her surgery, neither is kitty cat Nestle. I love the picture of Nellie and the baby quilt is beautiful. Lucky baby! Congrats to the new Grandma.
Thank you so much Linda! Nero’s feet is better but still need to keep the sock and take medicin. Hugs to you and your furry friends! x Teje
I love this quilt, the offset stars amongst the squares and block, it’s beautiful. I hope you don’t mind but I’ve pinned it on one of my pinterest boards http://pinterest.com/pin/253186810271863977/. I have credited it to you and linked it back to your blog, but if you’d rather I removed it please just let me know. ChrissieD
Thank you ChrissieD! I’m so happy you liked this baby quilt and you are very welcome to share it in your beautiful Pinterest page! I haven’t used pinterest and enjoyed looking around those wonderful crafts you have pinned. x Teje
Hi Teje…what a beautiful quilt, I am sure your new baby will love it as he grows. I really love the way you have placed those stars close together, the colours are great. I hope you have a wonderful summery warm week!
Thank you so much Carol! All the family were happy with the quilt! Have a wonderful summer! x Teje
In Mariehamn with a chance to catch up on some blog reading.
See — scandanavian alphabet —öäå
I even figured out how to add those letters to my Smart Phone.
On tuesday we leave for Turku.
You baby quilt is superb. Just beautiful.
Wow Kathy, you are now there in North! I miss those letters and don’t know to add them. I wish you have fine weather to enjoy the unique, very lightful and green summer in Finland and Sweden! Have fun! x Teje
This is such a lovely quilt Teje – I like how you have mixed the wonky stars with the the squares, and the handquiltng is beautiful.
Thank you Kirsten! x Teje
I LOVE the combination of stars and squares, Teje, and love that fact that it’s asymmetrical.
Thank you so much Pam! x Teje
Gorgeous quilt! I am pinning it for future reference. Did you use a pattern or is this your own design? Just lovely!
Jessica @ A Humble Creation
Thank you so much Jessica! ‘Baby Stars’ is my design. I just can’t follow patterns because always I like to create by myself. After the Christmas I am planning to make a pattern for this baby quilt and some other patterns, too. Merry Christmas! x Teje