NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Nursery pillows

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(This is one of a few more detailed posts to come about projects I completed in Henry’s nursery. I know. It never ENDS.)I love the pillows in Henry’s room. I’ve never felt comfortable mixing lots of patterns when decorating, but I knew that Henry’s nursery was a chance to find lots of fun fabrics and […]

Henry’s nursery reveal: A preppy navy and white boy bedroom

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I have a bad habit of never feeling like a room is really “done.” And I want desperately to wait to post about it until it’s “done.” (Because I know if I don’t wait, I’ll never update it.) But, since I never feel that it’s done, I wait forever to post about it. It’s a vicious […]

A zig zag chevron baby quilt

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Why, yes. My son most certainly does need another navy and white quilt. Why do you ask? After finishing the houndstooth quilt, I made this zig zag chevron quilt for Henry in May and scheduled a post about it on May 25, Henry’s birthday. I had planned to finish binding it the week Henry was born. Needless […]

A baby boy quilt

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I have my mom to thank for finishing this quilt. She came over and cared for Henry so I could piece, quilt and bind this quilt before shipping it off to Minnesota. It’s a gift for my high school friend who will have her own baby boy very soon. I had actually pulled out all […]

Navy and white zig zag quilt

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I decided that I ought to start another quilt for the nursery. Instead of finishing more pressing projects, like vacuuming or putting away baby clothes. I used the same Kona solids as on the houndstooth quilt. The pieces are half-square triangles. Now, I just need to bind and wash it. And then I’ll show it […]

A navy and white houndstooth quilt

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At long last, the houndstooth quilt for our baby boy is completed. Can I get a “Hallelujah?” I’m pretty much in love with it. And quite happy it’s completed. It ended up being quite a labor of love for me. (If you are interested, the pattern is available for purchase from V and Co.) While […]