Monday, 3 December 2012

In the name of the Wee Man!

"In the name of the Wee Man!" is my Granny's favourite saying when she can't believe her eyes/ears. It makes me smile every time I hear someone say it :)

It's what my Granny would say when she opened her curtains this morning


Kids on the way to school this morning. Brrrrrrr!


Murphy and his BFF of the way home from school this morning :)


My completed Granny Square Quilt in the garden this morning!


Yes I've finished it :)



And I'm really really pleased with it


I finished the binding last night, so I couldn't resist a wee photo shoot


Isn't it pretty?

Quilt details:
Inspired by the amazing Jolene's Granny Quilt
Blocks are make with my scraps and the background is an ivory solid I bought from here
Backing is a print called Tea Cakes by Verna Mosquera
Binding is It's a Hoot by Momo
Quilted in straight(ish) lines approx 1" apart on my sewing machine
Quilt measures approx 40" x 50"

I'm going to get this listed in my Etsy shop and I'm seriously considering making another one because I really loved making it :)

Happy Monday!
Fiona x
Posted by Fiona @ Poppy Makes at 04:02
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24 comments:

  1. Gertie Pye3 December 2012 at 04:06

    Ha ha I have never heard "in the name of the Wee Man" before! My husband complained to me yesterday that my eldest daughter grumbled at him with the parting shot: "For pity's SAKE Daddy!". I had to admit that was something I might say quite a lot. But it is better than some of the things I feel like saying sometimes! Love your granny squares x

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  2. Kelly3 December 2012 at 04:33

    Love the granny quilt and am jealous of the snow :)

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  3. Unknown3 December 2012 at 04:42

    Eeeek! You have snow! Majorly jealous! And the grannies look lovely :o)

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  4. Canadian Abroad3 December 2012 at 05:18

    Do not envy you the snow. Well I do, but only if I can stay home and do not have to go slip sliding down the single tracks in the car. The granny square is gorgeous! Love your colours and I think you should make one for yourself too!

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  5. Charlotte3 December 2012 at 05:43

    snow? blimey!!! Lovely quilt, though, and perfect for snuggling!

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  6. Sarah3 December 2012 at 05:48

    Love the granny squares! On my wish list. And love the snow! I've never seen it. We do have it in Australia, but only in the high mountains down the east coast of the country. Must visit Scotland some day to see the land of my ancestors, from whom I've inherited the fair skin, freckles and reddish tinge in my hair!

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  7. Lynz3 December 2012 at 05:53

    My BF uses "in the name of the wee man" frequently - it's a great saying! LOVE the straight line quilting on the grannies - clever girl! Such a pretty quilt and they ARE fabulous blocks to make.

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  8. memmens3 December 2012 at 05:57

    Wow snow! Love the finished quilt too - well done

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  9. Teje Karjalainen3 December 2012 at 07:34

    Beautiful! Quilt, kids and dogs - they seem to enjoy the snow! x Teje

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  10. Archie The Wonder Dog3 December 2012 at 07:48

    Gorgeous quilt and snow! It's freezing here but we haven't got snow...yet! I used to work with a teacher (from Ireland) who would exclaim 'Jesus, Mary and Joseph!' at the drop of a hat!

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  11. Catherine3 December 2012 at 09:48

    Love your granny squares quilt - it's a beauty! Here in the East the overnight snow was mostly gone by morning, but I have high hopes:-) Your snowy pics are lovely.

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  12. Trudi3 December 2012 at 10:34

    Love your grannies saying! And your grannies are gorgeous too!

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  13. Susan3 December 2012 at 11:37

    Oh your granny quilt is lovely! Snow- fun! It is so cold in the southern corner of Australia that it is supposed to snow in our Australian mountain areas today!!! Yes it's summer and less than a week ago it was 39 degrees!!! Ugh!

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  14. Sarah3 December 2012 at 12:20

    Granny sounds lovely, and "the" granny looks fab! Murph looks like he's loving the snowfall too :-)

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  15. Mrs Flying Blind...3 December 2012 at 12:51

    Oh my kids would be so jealous!!

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  16. Catherine3 December 2012 at 13:11

    Very jealous of the snow. Your granny is fabulous, I love the colours

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  17. Cindy3 December 2012 at 14:40

    THAT IS ONE GORGEOUS QUILT!!! Absolutely beautiful.

    Snow?? Wow that's crazy! Looks like you're having a blast with your winter :)

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  18. Judith, Belfast3 December 2012 at 15:47

    Oh my! Just looking at that snow makes me shiver! Your quilt is stunning Fi! I'm sure it will get snapped up in no time! Jxo

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  19. Judith4 December 2012 at 05:10

    The quilt is sooo gorgeous !

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  20. Isisjem4 December 2012 at 05:28

    I'm not sure I've heard that saying before. Love the quilt.

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  21. Katy Cameron4 December 2012 at 10:36

    Loving both your grannies!

    And I actually exclaimed that yesterday at work (as I got told off for swearing last week - oops!)

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  22. Annabella7 December 2012 at 07:37

    I had a lovely Scottish granny - miss her so much! Your photos are gorgeous - so envious of your snow, and your granny quilt is beautiful.

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  23. Sew Create It - Jane7 December 2012 at 14:07

    Beautiful quilt and beautiful quilting! Just love it.

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  24. pandchintz12 December 2012 at 00:09

    Your Granny looks so gorgeous - how can you bear to put it up for sale!! Love it!

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