These blocks have been a lot of fun to make, and I'm looking forward to sewing them altogether.
Such rich vibrant colours!—
Here's a wee update on my funny new chickens. I've started integrating them with the older chickens and there haven't been too many dramas. They're growing well and still look as Dr Suess like as they did when I first got them!
...and Old - Another set of catch-up photos from sewing I did last year. For Christmas I made Odie a new oilskin vest.
I made his first one for him back in 2021 when he was 18 months old. It has been worn and worn. Every time he helped feed calves last spring, I told myself he needed a new one. I decided that if I made it for Christmas, it would have a deadline and would actually get finished!
(*Here* is the original post I wrote back in 2021.)
Wearing it in 2021 as an 18 month old—
Wearing it in 2025 as a 5½ year old—
Here is the new vest made from one of the girls' old coats. I didn't take any photos when I finished it at Christmas and have had to wait till now to get them —
To make the back long enough I had to do a horizontal seam across the bottom. I'm pleased that, seeing it with fresh eyes, it looks like it is supposed to be there —
Here, I wanted to show that I used existing fastenings for the front, but he insisted I take a photo of the dinosaurs instead —
I'm pleased he finds this version as wearable as the first ♥ Yesterday (when I got the last few photos) he walked over to our place for some eggs. Here he is, walking back home again (the joys of having family living on the farm)—
The pattern is Pathfinder by Twig and Tale. The fabric used is an old oilskin raincoat, lined with winceyette/flannel. (Oilskin being an oiled cotton canvas fabric.)
Time to get back to that quilt!
'til next time,
Happy Stitches,
Raewyn
It's always nice when the grandchildren walk to grandma's to get eggs. The quilt blocks look very colorful. I hope you show the finished quilt in the next blog post, happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really good oilskin jacket...and I agree, the lining is worth showing!!
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are just the sweetest! It will be fun to see them all together.
ReplyDeleteI do love those show n tell quilt blocks. They are so cute. Well done with the new vest. It does look great.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look so cute. It’s great that Odie is as thrilled with the new version, especially the dinosaurs!
ReplyDeletegreat stitching projects--love them and I love the names of those chickens--way to go--hugs, di
ReplyDeleteThose bear blocks will be lovely...Think I can spot Zebra in your chicken collection!
ReplyDeletethat is so great that your grandchildren live close enough to walk over! I love that. your chickens and the jacket are neat!
ReplyDeleteLove those Bear Blocks. Will there be a pattern to buy for them?
ReplyDeleteOdie got a lot of use from his first vest and he looks very happy with his new. Great job Ganma.
Your show and tell bears are fantastic. Each one holding up a different quilt. What a fun idea. That oilskin is sure to be worn and worn, just like it's predecessor.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt blocks are adorable, Raewyn! Can't wait to see that quilt put together.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun seeing Odie as a wee boy in his oilskin vest, and then now, in his new one. I do agree that the seam that made the new one long enough looks like an intentional style factor. I did get a chuckle from the names of the Suessian chickens, but Zebra was the only one that made sense (unless the striped looking one ISN'T the one they named Zebra. If that is the case, I am lost on all of them).
This looks like a fun quilt - love the bright fabrics. What a great jacket - and even better, that he likes to wear it! Cute chickens haha. xx
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the little bears all finished they look so bright and fun, I wonder how long Odie will be wearing this vest? good one Ganma
ReplyDeleteLove the vest and great way to use the oilskin. The blocks are just so fun - looking forward to seeing them all together
ReplyDeleteHugz
Love the bear blocks, they will make a fantastic quilt. Well done with using the old oilskin for a new Odie vest, he sure got good wear from the old one. Great photo of Odie walking home with the eggs. Interesting chicken names.
ReplyDeleteI can’t wait to see the bear quilt come together. I’m amazed that Odie was able to wear his first vest for so long. The new one looks great and obviously went down a treat with the dinosaur lining. I wonder how long he gets out of this one?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of Odie... the vest is really great. I also love making new things out of old ones.
ReplyDeleteYour chickens are wonderful. I buy as much as possible from our local farmers :-)))
Your blocks are fantastic, what beautiful colors... it will be wonderful to sew them together.
Love, Viola
Can't wait to see your bear blocks all together.
ReplyDeleteMust be wonderful to have family within walking distance xx
You have been working overtime to get all those blocks done. They will be amazing together. Can't wait to see the reveal.
ReplyDeleteGreat work with the oilskin vest. That will be so useful for a few more years to come. It looks great on him. Perfect for boys who love being outdoors and exploring.
Love the names for the chickens!
Of course the dinosaurs were the important part for him.
ReplyDeleteThose bears are even cuter holding up quilt blocks. Such a great pattern!