Friday, October 8, 2010

Grandma's 80th birthday quilt


I bought the fabric for this quilt last Thursday and started (with the help of Amanda - thanks!) on Saturday night. After many hours, until 2 am sometimes, I finished it this morning.
I knew it would be a lot of work, but my Grandma means a lot to me. I remember receiving blankets from her as a little girl and now she's making them for my kids. For that reason I knew I HAD to make her a quilt for this special occasion.
While not perfect, I hope it gives her some joy, knowing we all love her so much.

6 comments:

Amanda said...

I love it!!!Oh wow it turned out so great! I am seriously impressed at how quickly you completed this quilt. Grandma Jo will adore it for sure.

briana said...

priceless jen. what a meaningful gift. the swanson family is so blessed to live so close to one another.

briana said...

except sarah...i know they miss ya sarah! :(

melanie33 said...

one quilt down, one scrapbook down, one party to go!

Sarah said...

Wow!!! Looks AMAZING!! I knew you would do a fabulous job! Wish I were there to see her face when you gave it to her :) Thanks for making it, Benj!

Amy @DYKTMP? said...

Do your kids call her Grandma Jo? My auntie is named Jo but for some reason all her grand kids call her Jo Jo. Beautiful babies by the way. Especially your little Angel.