cuddly fire engine quilt

I'm sooo excited! THis weekend my son and his new

family, wife Brandy and her son Calvin are coming

for a visit! I have met Brandy briefly once before

and she is the sweetest girl. So easy to talk to,

funny sweet. A great daughter in law!

But I have not met her son Calvin yet. But

I get to this weekend! So to make him feel welcome

I decided to make him a quilt.

A cuddly fire engine quilt!

What little boy doesn't like fire engines?

And of course it had to be a raggy quilt. For some reason

these just seem extra cuddly.

And of course I had to be sure there were dalmations included!

The flannel and the other 'white' looking portions are all

actually a lovely warm ecru. It gives the quilt/blankie

a warm old look. Which I love. Reminds me of the

quilts a great aunt used to make.

And it had to be fire engines. Bob is a retired fire chief

in the Air Force. So of course there are fireman

related items through the house. So Calvin

should now feel like part of the family to have

his own fireman stuff just like Poppa Bob.

I'm thankful for new family members

I love having another grandson without the wait!

I love how this quilt turned out

I'm thankful I had exactly the right remnants for it

I love the hunt for remnants

I'm thankful David and his family live in Ca.

I love chocolate cheerios

I love lounge clothes

I thankful the bird is quiet today

I'm thankful for you!