Today was a big day! Almost the entire family got together to celebrate Mom's 70th and her oldest sister's 80th birthdays. Mom lives with her middle sister but the oldest sister, Edna, couldn't make it. All of the cousins made it along with all of Mom's grandchildren. It was a lot of fun to see everyone.
Now I can show you what I made Mom for her birthday. Of course it was a set of dyed fabrics!
I started with this photo color palette from Fulvia. I've been holding onto this one for a while planning to make a fabric set from it. These are the kinds of colors that Mom likes so I went with it.
Next I bought her Judy's book, Nine Patch Extravaganza. I selected a few patterns and made enough fabric to make any of the 3 quilts. I suspect that there's enough fabric to make 2 quilts of she wants!
While in the midst of dyeing these fabrics the past 3 weeks, Fanniedid a post about some bags that she bought to embellish. I commented on them and she offered to send me one. What a great coincidence that she sent me a purple one and it ws the perfect size to be the gift bag. I printed Fulvia's photo and a birthday wish on fabric and stitched it to the bag.
I'll have lots of family photos on my Facebook Page tomorrow.
I hope you had a great birthday, Mom! You deserve it!
looks like a happy day! bet she was pleased with her gift.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Posted by: Karen | July 25, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Happy Birthday Mom! It was a super time and sure was good to have everyone together. We are a lucky bunch to be able to share such a good time with one another.
Posted by: Tim | July 25, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Happy Birthday to your mom and her sister! Lovely gifts you made for her...she's a lucky mom to have you for a daughter.
Posted by: Mary Anne | July 25, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Beautiful! What a wonderful gift, I'm sure she was thrilled! Happy day for all, because we all know that giving the perfect gift is just as nice as receiving it!
Posted by: Candied Fabrics | July 26, 2009 at 12:04 AM
What a great day for your Mom. A beautiful and thoughtful gift for her. Your fabrics are wonderful.
Posted by: Jackie | July 26, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Your birthday gifts were wonderful - I'm sure your Mother was thrilled. You must be very proud of her as I'm sure she is of you!
So nice you could all get together for her special day. So much thought went into your gift giving as well as that totally beautiful cake. Did you make it, too?
Posted by: Becky in VA | July 26, 2009 at 10:41 AM
What a beautiful family photo! and what an eye catching tote bag. The cake is stunning! Tres gourmet! Best birthday wishes to your mom and her oldest sister!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 26, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Oh my goodness...what a fantastic gift! I would have thought I had died and gone to heaven to receive such a treat! What a great idea!
Posted by: Kathy Wagner | July 26, 2009 at 12:21 PM
happy birthday to your mum! her cake looks like it coordinates with the bag - did you plan that?
Posted by: Paula Hewitt | July 26, 2009 at 03:53 PM
What a super birthday gift for your Mom! You know she'll love whatever you give her, but this one was really special. What a great family you have.
Posted by: Liz in Kansas | July 26, 2009 at 07:31 PM
wow what a fabulous gift! Love that color palette, it will make a gorgeous quilt.
Posted by: sue b | July 27, 2009 at 06:29 AM
Happy Birthday to Vicki's Mom! What a great gathering.
The tote is beautiful, Vicki...you need to make those to sell.
Posted by: Ivory Spring | July 27, 2009 at 11:25 AM
What a nice family gathering and beautiful celebration!
Posted by: Jeanne McB | July 27, 2009 at 11:57 AM
The birthday cake even seems to match the gift. I hope you didn't squash THAT in the bag too.
Posted by: Helen-Mary | July 27, 2009 at 12:21 PM
What a lovely day for your mom! And your gift was inspired. It would be fun to see what she makes! The colors are so pretty.
Posted by: Sue H | July 27, 2009 at 12:23 PM
This looks like a terrific day, and I bet your mom loved it.
Posted by: Kay | July 27, 2009 at 04:24 PM
What lovely gifts for a special birthday.
Posted by: Irene | July 27, 2009 at 06:01 PM
Aww, how wonderful! This makes my heart sing, too.
Posted by: Karen | July 27, 2009 at 09:16 PM
What an amazinging well thought out gift for your mother and it sounds like you all had a great day too!
Posted by: Karol-Ann | July 28, 2009 at 02:54 PM
What a great reunion! We are going to try and do a reunion for my Hubby's family next Summer in South Carolina. First time all 6 kids together in 22 years!
Posted by: Suzanne | July 28, 2009 at 03:20 PM
What a great present for your mom, your fabrics really are beautiful. How fun that you got to enjoy a family get-together for such an important celebration.
Posted by: Barbara | July 28, 2009 at 10:29 PM