I have a new little granddaughter I can’t wait to meet! Two of her older brothers had a stomach bug last weekend, so I’m working hard on her quilt so that I can take it to her when we visit. Each of my grandchildren has a quilt or blanket that I’ve made for them or that we’ve made together. I make these so that someday, when I am gone, my grandchildren will have a piece of the past that binds us together.
Magnolia May (“Noli”) is welcomed by her sister Saylor Reese and brothers Beckham Cash, River Dawson, and Sawyer Wilson, and her three labs – Boone, Sky, and Eli. Plus, she has a family tree full of aunts and uncles, cousins, and grandparents ready to dress her in all the pinkest outfits and lacy bows.
Quilt
Today, I stitched squares
Forever, you’ll remember
These arms full of love
Common Threads 
It’s going to be so beautiful! 😍
I can’t wait to meet her and her sweet family! 💕
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Thank you, Jennifer!
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You and Fran and your quilts! They’re amazing, and quite a feat to make FIVE of them. Good for your son and his wife… four’s been PLENTY for me! Congratulations to you!
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Thanks, Melanie, I enjoy the hobby!
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What beautiful gifts for your grandchildren. So much love sewn into the fabric.
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Thank you, Adrienne!
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Congratulations, Kim! Noli is a lucky girl to join this big and loving family. I love the fabrics you chose for her. “These arms full of love” Amen!
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Thank you, Denise!
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Kim,
I’m feeling all the feels reading about the love you see into each quilt. They’re all gorgeous. Noli is a fabulous name, too. A little flower for you around love. 💓
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Thank you, Glenda!
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I absolutely love the colors of Noli’s quilt – and I adore the nickname “Noli”! Congratulations to you!! How wonderful to have so many grandkids – and to have such a beautiful tradition, making them each a quilt. Just lovely!!
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Thank you, Maureen! I inherited my mom’s sewing machine, so the quilts are made on their great grandmother’s machine, which I enjoy. That’s the same machine I cried tears over when I was frustrated in learning how to sew. Now I just smile at all the mistakes and keep right on sewing.
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Hey Kim! Congratulations! What a fun post. I’m not sure what I love more – the quilts or your grandchildren’s names! I love them all. I feel like you should use those names in a children’s book about a wonderful group of grandchildren who come to visit for the summer and get into mischief! Welcome to the world Magnolia May!
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