It’s snowing again in Des Moines. It looks beautiful falling outside of my yarn room window. Snow is a lot prettier when you are unable to help clear it. I’ve managed to avoid the worst of winter here. We’ve had the second snowiest winter on record this year, and I’ve watched almost all of it from inside the house. It’s one nice thing about having a broken ankle.
I’ve been extra cozy inside this winter, thanks to John’s Mom. She is an avid quilter, and has brought me three wonderful quilts since I broke my ankle.
The first quilt she thought John would like. He didn’t want a quilt, but I said we would use it. I’ve been using it when I’m in the living room.
I requested a Halloween quilt, so she made me one. She used leftover fabric from my favorite Halloween dress. The quilt glows in the dark. It is really cool, and I look forward to using it next fall.
When she was here last week I mentioned that someday, when she was out of fabric, I wanted to have her make me a flannel quilt. She asked about the colors I wanted and pattern. A few days later she asked how thick I wanted the batting. Yesterday she dropped off the fluffiest, coziest quilt I’ve ever seen. It is flannel on both sides and has two layers of thick batting. It is perfect for snuggles.
I’m really lucky to have such a crafty, prolific MIL. Our home is extra cozy because of her.
mildlygranola 
Wow, those are just lovely! And so snuggly!
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Very snuggly. We are so thankful.
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I agree. And isn’t flannel just a wonderful fabric? You three look cozy indeed!
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I love flannel. It is so soft and warm.
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Such gorgeous quilts. Flannel whole cloths were my go to baby gifts. I must get back to them.
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You should make one for yourself. It makes scones and tea even better.
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I could really use one right now. You are a sweetheart.
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Wow! I wish I knew someone who makes quilts like that. I fight the temptation to say I’ll make my own one day as I don’t want to start collecting material on top of everything else, but they all look fabulous.
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I’m not very patient when it comes to sewing, so I don’t think I will ever quilt. I do like being able to request one and have it made so quickly.
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Those are some fabulous quilts! They do look really snuggly, especially the flannel one! She sounds like a pretty great MIL 🙂
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She is pretty great, and a really good babysitter to boot.
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🙂
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Wow, your MIL is a keeper and a really fast quilter!! I especially like the first one with all the flying geese on it.
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She is really fast. I am wondering how long I need to wait before I ask for another onel.
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My cousins are all avid quilters… they quilt the way I sew. I get quilts gifted to me every few years and each one is a treasure. You are going to need to bake your MIL something really yummy before you ask for another quilt. 🙂
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I think you are right. I’ll make her cookies tomorrow.
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Such lovely snuggly quilts!
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Wait she made the flannel clip in a few days? Yeah you are lucky. The Halloween quilt is amazing I bet your kids love that.
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That was supposed to say quilt not clip and I accidentally posted it before I could change the word
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She did. She is really fast and has a long arm.
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You are truly blessed to have a MIL with such talent. Her quilts are wonderful. The flannel quilt looks so snuggly. Just like the picture suggests.
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I am blessed to have her in my life. She is pretty great.
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Wonderful quilts to stay cozy under!
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That is high praise coming from the best quilter I know!
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Oh you are way toooooooooooo kind!
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It is true!
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How lucky you are! They’re all beautiful but I think the flannel one is my favorite.
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It is my favorite too.
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