Sew & Tell Friday: BABY EDITION!!

Yes, he is finally here! Our baby grandson, Mason Mitchell, was born on Wednesday, September 26, at 10:32 a.m., a beautiful, healthy, nine pound, 4 ounce bundle of joy. Mama and baby are home from the hospital and doing well. We're all so happy the waiting is over. He is so precious!

Just like his big brother, Aaron, so proud of his baby brother. And I am SO proud of him. :o)

Yes, I am one happy Mom and Grandma.

Here's the quilt I made for Mason, which has been all hush-hush until now.

I wanted to do something extra special with this quilt, so I had it longarm quilted by Marcia Wachuta from Marcia's Crafty Sewing & Quilting. She did a beautiful job with the swirls and hearts. I love it!

I'm going to free-motion quilt like this someday...

I couldn't wait to get the binding on so I could get it washed and see it in all it's crinkly goodness.

I finished a baby quilt for my niece the same week, so I had to take a shot of the cousin quilts together...

Of course, every baby quilt looks best like this:

Love you, baby Mason!
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I'm linking up today with Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday (appropriate for this post in more ways than one!), hosted this week by Kristy at Quiet Play.

And Amanda at Crazy Mom Quilts has brought back Finish it Up Friday, too!

Comments

Beth said…
Congratulations! He is adorable. And that quilt you made for him is beautiful.
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 6:34:00 PM CDT
Kristy @ Quiet Play said…
Oh gorgeous boys and gorgeous quilt! Congratulations on the new addition to the family!

Love the quilting on your beautiful quilt too - just lovely!
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 8:41:00 PM CDT
Cathy Tomm said…
Great baby quilt. The photo of him in arms and his quilt is very precious.
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 9:01:00 PM CDT
Pieced Brain Quilt Designs said…
What a cutie! And the quilt is gorgeous.. I will be a first-time grandmother next April, and am just waiting a couple more months to find out if it is a boy or girl, so I can start quilting away!!!
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 9:23:00 PM CDT
Debbie said…
Wow...9 pounds...a beautiful big boy. You have two adorable grandsons. The quilting is perfect on Mason's quilt. Congratulations.
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 10:32:00 PM CDT
Jennie @ Porch Swing Quilts said…
Oh my goodness, that baby is too too precious. What a special finish for you. And all babies do look best snuggled in a quilt. Great job. And that baby's big brother is one handsome boy. What a happy post!
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 10:51:00 PM CDT
Gemini Jen NZ said…
Oh that is all just too cute! What a little sweetheart he is! He and the quilt make a gorgeous picture - great work!
Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 5:29:00 AM CDT
Tessa @ TheSewingChick said…
Congratulations! The quilt is beautiful and he looks precious snuggled up in it!!
Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 6:26:00 AM CDT
Leslie said…
awww! he is just precious!
your quilts you have been busy with are BEAUTIFUL!!!
Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 9:42:00 AM CDT
Glinda ♥ said…
Gorgeous babies, gorgeous quilts ... Life is good, hey? Sending congratulations from London :)
Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 12:29:00 PM CDT
Pomegranate Quilts said…
Wow wow wow! That is one beautiful baby... The photo of him wrapped in your quilty love is just precious. Congratulations!
Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 3:25:00 PM CDT
Kristan said…
Congrats! Both quilts (and Mason!) are precious.
Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 4:18:00 PM CDT
Chris H said…
Awwww Mason is gorgeous, and so are the quilts!
Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 5:55:00 PM CDT
Dee said…
Congratulations! What an amazing blessing to be given!

Your blanket is so sweet and I love the pattern you chose!

God bless!
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 2:47:00 PM CDT
Anonymous said…
congratulatons! Beautiful quilt too.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:33:00 PM CDT
Kat said…
Congratulations! He is absolutely precious! I love the quilt you made for him, and of course, I already told you how much I love the one for your niece. I'm FMQ'ing my version of the girl quilt now, hope to be able to post it as a finish later in the week.

Enjoy the baby love!!!
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 9:24:00 AM CDT
Kat said…
Heather - I forgot to tell you that I posted about your quilt pattern last week, if you're interested in seeing my version.
Friday, October 19, 2012 at 8:03:00 PM CDT
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