“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” – Yogi Berra
Welcome to the first day of the
Hearts on Fire Blog Hop!
I'm happy to kick things off with
Play Ball!
Carol of Just Let Me Quilt has invited bloggers to make a heart project,
only the heart can't be the color red.
Thank you, Carol, for inviting me to join this super fun blog hop!
My heart is on fire for baseball.
I quilt what I love.
It may be that baseball for me means family time
whether we are watching a little league game, big league (Go Royals!), or any game in between.
The game always seems to bring us together.
We were watching my sister's oldest son play baseball last summer.
My sister has 3 sons that play baseball. If they aren't playing they are practicing and not just during the summer, but year-round.
I made this quilt for her. Baseball this time of year can be quite chilly.
The quilt is 54" x 60" and will be perfect in the stands.
Next, I used purchased bias tape for the baseball stitches and quilted it with straight lines.
I sandwiched batting between the top and the very special fleece backing.
I am so excited to go and watch my nephew play university ball
and
his mom can share her quilt with me.
Or, maybe I should make one for myself...
Be sure to check out all the other Hearts On Fire this week:
January 18
Creatin' in the Sticks
Life in the Scrapatch
Freckled Fox Quiltery
All Thingz Sewn
Den Syende Himmel
That Fabric Feeling
Life in the Scrapatch
Freckled Fox Quiltery
All Thingz Sewn
Den Syende Himmel
That Fabric Feeling
January 19
MooseStashQuilting
Websterquilt
Words & Stitches
Vroomans Quilts
Quilt Schmilt
Cynthia's Creating Ark
Songbird Designs
January 20
Selina Quilts
Stitchin At Home
Samelia's Mum
Just Sew Quilter
Scrapdash
Karrin’s Crazy World
The Darling Dogwood
January 21
Quilt Fabrication
Ms P Designs USA
Beaquilter
Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and Travel
Ridge Top Quilt
For The Love Of Geese
Sew Many Yarns
Quilting Gail
January 22
Just Let Me Quilt
Karen's Korner
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
Quilt In A Not-Shell
Storied Quilts
Kathy's Kwilts and More
Homespun Hannah's Blog
I love putting hearts in quilts, don't you?
I'm sure by the end of the blog hop, you will have more ideas than time.
I always end up that way...
Maybe if we could all go hang out at a baseball game the world would be a happier place.
That is a GREAT quilt that accompanies your love of baseball and your family. You should definitely make one for you. =)
ReplyDeleteYou made a very clever baseball heart quilt, Carla! Make one for your self, too!
ReplyDeleteI can feel your heart is full of love for baseball and family. Beautiful quilt, that is.
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever use of the heart theme, and a beautiful way to celebrate your family and your love of baseball!
ReplyDeleteI love this. Modern take on a heart block for sure. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteYou hit a home run on this one (sorry, just had to say it)...it is amazing! I love how your creative mind works to come up with quilts like this. Great family pics and congrats to your nephew. Thank you for always making me try harder and create more! xo
ReplyDeleteLOL Carla, that is cute. I"m sure your sister loves it. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI love this! A wonderful creative idea! I am a Blue Jays fan.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Carla! Very clever! The backing is really neat too. Oh, and with last night's win, even though it's not baseball, Go Chiefs!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great quilt. It captures the essence of baseball perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome quilt!! what a great way to show your love of baseball!!!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is going to be used and loved so much. What a cool way to convey love and baseball!
ReplyDeleteThis heart is so awesome, Carla!!!!! What a great idea--my heart belongs to baseball, too. Very, very striking and the perfect sentiment.
ReplyDeleteThat is really fabulous for all baseball loving families as we miss watching the games. Great idea too.
ReplyDeleteI'm an avid baseball fan as well and I love this quilt!! Great idea and I'll be looking for the pattern!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteStunning baseball quilt!! Talk about a homerun;))!!
ReplyDeleteWe love baseball too in our family. My son, an avid Red Sox fan along with the rest of our family, married my DIL whose family along with her are Yankee fans--we sure have some good-natured fun times together...;))) No one is at a loss for words...hahaha
It will so exciting for you to watch your nephew play at the University level!!
Hugs, stay safe Julierose
Wonderful quilt! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA baseball full of love. What a perfect way to enjoy the game!
ReplyDeleteHearts and baseball make a beautiful, thoughtful gift obviously. Congrats to your nephew for being chosen to play for his university. Carla you hit a home run with this kickoff to the Hearts on Fire Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt! I love baseball, also.
ReplyDeleteOh, this would be fun to personalize for any team colors and support in the stands. Thank you for sharing on the first day.
ReplyDeleteVery innovative and a great idea for a baseball fan.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and your story is wonderful. I think you just made a homerun!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is fabulous and how special to be made with a purpose. Good luck to your nephew! Happy Hearts Hopping...
ReplyDeleteVery creative!!!
ReplyDeleteI like your ball heart!
That is a great quilt! We live and breathe Detroit Tiger baseball at our house, and we KNOW they'll be good again one day! (maybe just about the time they actually let fans into the stadium again!)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is a fabulous hearty/basebally quilt. No doubt, your sister will love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great baseball quilt, Carla! My mom loved the Atlanta Braves and if I had to choose a team, I guess it would be them. I much prefer football to baseball! I guess because baseball seems to move so slowly! Great job on your baseball quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous quilt. I used to watch baseball all the time.
ReplyDeleteOH gosh this quilt is amazing. I just love the baseball in a heart shape. You are so clever and talented. Thank you for sharing. You bring such smiles with your projects!!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteSew creative! You always have such cute ideas and sew them into adorable quilts ... <3 Pat
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt and it should be toastie for watching the game.
ReplyDeleteVery creative and just too darn fun!
ReplyDeletePlay ball! What a great quilt for someone who ❤ baseball.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! Love the Yogi Bera quote...do miss my son playing - it was fun to go to his games.
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of your scrap stash, Carla!!
ReplyDeletethat's an awesome quilt! and how fun to have the state fleece on the back! You really did a great job on it!
ReplyDeleteThe straight quilting really sets this off, it looks wonderful. Don't you just love that your son is taller than you?
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh what a pretty baseball quilt! Your design is very creative as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family. Congrats to your nephew for making his college team! This should be called "the great American quilt" since baseball is "the great American sport" 😃. We follow the Blue Jays since our small town is their Spring Training HQ. Thank you for sharing this quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove the baseball quilt! I miss the days when all four of mine played! From one Royals fan (or Chiefs fan) to another! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteHow long did you cut the pieces for the ball stitches and how did you attach them? Love this!
ReplyDeleteHi PamelaFaye, I can't email you because you are "no reply" so I'll answer you here. The strips were cut about 2 1/2" and I hemmed one end and tucked the other end under the long strip. I pinned them in place and then edge stitched around them.
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