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This was the inspiration for my small quilt. It was a notecard made by my grandson, Mr. R, and was an instant "that would make a great quilt" moment.
It is now about six years later and I am finally getting around to making it. Mr. R is now 13 and moving into his own room so I hope he will enjoy hanging this up in his room. Although we never had a rattlesnake as a pet in our house, we have certainly had more than our share of temporary house guest snakes with four sons dragging them home. This quilt is dedicated to each of those
The mini quilt is beautiful and what a great idea Mary.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I coould do one of Alex's Rooster.
Love the snake quilt! I've gotten lots of inspiration from Emily's drawings! :0)
ReplyDeleteThe snake quilt looks great. I am sure your grandson will love it. I am going over to look at the Sewgal blog now. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour grandson is a talented designer and you've done a great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use your grandson's drawing!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors that you chose, beautiful!
SHeilaC
I lov your mini quilt! It is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the snkae!
Micki
What a nice snake I hope he may live in your home then he doesn't do any harm.
ReplyDeleteNice weekend and greetings dorine
Hahaha..Oh dear. Gawd I would totally flip out if one of our boys brought a snake home, since in Tassie they are all highly venomous.
ReplyDeleteThe snake quilt looks amazing! Grandson and you both are very talented!! :)
Wow, I know a couple of little boys that would love to have a wall hanging like that, wonderful.
ReplyDeleteTalent runs in the family! Wonderful design and quilt - your grandson will love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea to use your grandson's drawing as the design for a wall hanging quilt to give back to him. He will love it.
ReplyDeleteThe bias squares are a great backdrop for the applique motif. Great Idea!
ReplyDeleteLuAnn in Oregon
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Your snake quilt is really lovely and isn't the drawing so good for such a young fellow. I hope he has kept up his art now that he has important teenage things to do!
ReplyDeleteOh that is just adorable and what a fun story behind it.
ReplyDeleteYour grandson was right that it would make a great quilt. Thanks for sharing.
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HAHA! I love it! And I love the idea of them being "temporary houseguests". I can't wait until my son starts bringing home snakes---but only because my husband is afraid of them and is bound to scream like a little girl! ha! I am a mean woman. hehehehehe
ReplyDeleteYour grandsone much feel proud that something he created inspired you to make a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI like the mini snake quilt. Using your grandson's art work for a quilt is a great idea! It's also nice to get the next generation interested in quilting.
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! And a big WOW on his drawing too!!
ReplyDeleteYour version of a snake is great. Much more appealing than a real one. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNicely done! I'll have to start looking at my girls' artwork differently. I keep everything so it won't be hard lol!
ReplyDeleteYour snake quilt and the story with it are over-the-top adorable. What a special memory you've preserved! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the drawing and the quilt- so cute!
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ReplyDeletethats amazing!
Oh My Gosh Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteThis mini quilt is just awesome. I love the little snake and how sweet that it all came about through a vision of a little child. Your little grandson of all people. That will make this memory last a lifetime.
Oh thank you for sharing. I am sure you are going to win with this entry. I love it.
Thank you for stopping by and viewing my sunrise this morning. I thought it was just a spectacular showing. I am now your newest follower.
Many hugs, Lots of sunshine, Sherry
I love the way that you made your inspiration come to life!
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Great mini quilt! I bet your grandson is thrilled that you made his card into a quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis miniquilt is beautifull but you have a more beautifull granddaughter!!
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That quilt turned out so beautifully! Perfect for a boy! We have snakes occasionally come up in our yard, I'm not a fan!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting my blog and for the nice comment you left regarding my photo shoot with the skirt I made.
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Meant to add that I love your snake quilt. It's soooo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteso wonderful that you turned your grandsons artwork into a quilt. What a great memory you created.
ReplyDeleteI love your snake quilt! Kids' drawings can be so inspirational.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea, and what a lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. And I am so happy you are sharing it with us via the Pets on Quilts Show. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI've been viewing all the quilts daily and have enjoyed seeing yours each time. I just realized I've not yet left a comment. I'm going thru to categorize the quilts, for an upcoming post. Stay tuned.
I'm having fun in this quilt show and hope you are too!
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
I like that your grandson did the picture and you turned it into a quilt
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing part of your process - I always wonder how people put their original designs together!
ReplyDeleteMr. R has promise as a quilt designer! Great snake quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour mini quilt looks great! I love making mini quilts lately because I can get it all done in a day :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, to use your grandson's artwork! Thank you for sharing the process!
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I love your mini quilt, it is so whimsical. You had me at complementary colors. Blue and Orange - two of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteVery cute mini quilt and a great design by your grandson.
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