Sunday, June 19, 2011

Dr. Seuss Completed

At 6:30am yesterday I was stitching the binding down, but the baby quilt made it to the shower. I think at about 10 pm friday night I finally decided I liked the quilt. My machine got on a fit of thread continously breaking.  Don gave her a good cleaning and I was back in business.

I used black material in the binding and I think it framed it really well.


I also included a copy of the Sneetches-- my favorite Dr. Seuss Book.  If you get throught the rhyming and whimsical nonsense of the story... there's a really good message behond the story.  Google it.  I think the poem is on-line.

I could tell you that everything was planned and thought out... but truthfully I forgot the wrapping paper and card thing.  Some leftover ribbon and a copier helped out--- plus I probably saved about 8 bucks.... And the colors were too bright to be hidden in a box anyway.....

Thunderstorms today.  We have church and maybe a movie this afternoon.....

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers in our lives......

15 comments:

Penny said...

Your quilt looks wonderful, and what a perfect idea to include the Dr. Seuss book!! No wrapping needed -- it is perfect!!
Have a happy day!

Unknown said...

Great looking quilt Melanie, so bright and happy. Enjoy your day with Don.

Marie said...

Love the cheerfullness and I am sure the little one will grow to love it too.HUgs, Marie

Leanne said...

OOOh that looks beautiful - and you have given me an idea. THANKS

Love Leanne

Lori said...

Yea for you to work out of your box and see what colors to put together. I love it and what a great way to wrap a book!

Quilterbee said...

It's a great quilt. I googled the poem and it does have a wonderful message. I have not read that Dr. Seuss book but I love his books and enjoyed reading them to my kids.

Gypsy Quilter said...

Simply lovely, and what a wonderful gift tag!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

I love it, Melanie! You've done a wonderful job on this one, and I'm glad you ended up liking it. The book was a thoughtful gift to go along with it, and I love the tag!

Carol said...

Oh Mel it's as cute as it can be...what a wonderful gift, including the book...LOVE IT!

Anonymous said...

I love it! It turned out very nice :o)

Quilts And Pieces said...

A perfect baby quilt!

McIrish Annie said...

your hubby cleans your machine! how jealous am I!!

quilt came out adorable and the wrapping was perfect!

Karen Sue said...

I have what you need, I work at great speed, my work is 100% guaranteed! That was our favorite Seuss book! and those pale green pants with nobody inside them!!
Great quilt, by the way! I have a couple in the hopper that need completion by the weekend for one and middle of July for the other...just tying, as I'm not a machine quilter and they can drag them around college tied...

deb said...

What a precious gift....love love love!!! and way too pretty to be covered in paper!!!!!!

Mary @ Neat and Tidy said...

Mel, this is a darn cute baby shower gift idea; and I just love it. The quilt is darling.