My granddaughter Kyleigh turns 18 on August 17th and is my kindred spirit. She was born when I was 50, graduated the year of my 50th high school reunion, has the same love of the ocean, mermaids, whales. I plan to take her back to college back East in a couple of weeks along with her parents.
For a graduation gift, Kyleigh and I had a 4 day trip to the Monterrey peninsula in July. We had a wonderful 4 days smelling the salt air, visiting the Monterrey Bay Aquarium and going on a whale watching boat where we saw humpbacks and tons of dolphins!
The goal I finished for the Finish-A-Long was to make thus cushion for Kyleigh. She wanted some cushions to decorate her room at college. This was #7 on my list here.
I also took another one the mermaids stitcheries that Joy@Days Filled with Joy and her daughter kindly gave out several months ago. I did a bit of beading and fusible applique, and even a lace fish hand-dyed by my friend Nicki at Raviolee Dreams. I love this cushion, I am going to have to do one for myself one of these days!
My daughter mentioned Kyleigh wanted lots of cushions. I happened to have an orphan block leftover from the quilt I made for Kyleigh for her graduation quilt that I turned into another cushion.
Then I decided to make a couple of pillowcases for her. There was one with the whales
Then one with these cute funky Loralie fairies. I had gotten this fabric for a pillowcase for Kyleigh at a quilt show a number of years ago, came across it again, and determined to get it done at last!
Kyleigh and I so happy to be at the beach!
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ReplyDeleteHi Karrin! What cute finishes! Having grown up in So Cal, I love the beach too (and have a beach-themed bathroom. BTW, you’re looking wonderful!! I hope Kylie enjoys college. Catkiz (at) Xmission (dot) com.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cushion! She is going to have the best decorated dorm room ever. I just love that last picture - great of both of you! You're going to have a great trip back east, too. Do you have a list of colleges to check out?
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How lovely to have a wonderful trip like that with your grand daughter! Such beautiful memories :) Love all the cushions and pillowcases :) :) xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful set of cushions, your granddaughter's dorm room must be so cosy! Btw, she looks a lot like you, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in the Finish-A-Long!