Miracles come in all sizes

That's my story for last week. I began creating this baby quilt and pillow for a dear friend just after the holidays. It was a good thing, because Baby Amanda decided to come 6 weeks early despite efforts to give her a little more gestation time. She's healthy, breathing well and went home just 2 days later from the hospital. A joyous little miracle to start my week.

The quilt



baby's room: shabby-chic in pinks and greens

fabric: Ava Rose by Tanya Wheelan, plus solid white and pink

design: my own, with inspiration from Greeting Art's whirlygiggles

See my tutorial on how to make these blocks.

The pillow



Inspired by Last Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts. I used the Printed Treasures sheets recommended by my local quilt shop this time. The material was somewhat stiff to push my large embroidery needle through, but much easier to work with and has a finer hand than the June Tailor sheets. EQ Printables are still on my list to try.

Lastly, a word about the big series of miracles that ended my week as I was one of many eyewitnesses to the plane crash on the Hudson River. I am so, so thankful to God that everyone survived. It puts a lot of things into perspective about how life can change instantaneously and what really matters. It also proves how everyday people can do extraordinary things when called. I hope that your life is inspired by little and big miracles, too.