One down...

Soo many more to go...
This project is one that I have been anxiously awaiting for what feels like a really long time. My father in law is an amazing craftsman when it comes to wood working and can make some of the most beautiful pieces of furniture. I commissioned this piece a while back and when they came to visit over the Fathers Day weekend, he brought it up. At that point, however it was unfinished and needed to be stained. We put one coat of stain on together that weekend but then I decided that I wanted it to be a bit darker, so I added another coat. I love it! I know it is pretty dark, but that's just me...
When it came to applying the clear coat, now that was not as easy. I tried about 3 different spray on kinds and they all came out horrible!! (that is why there are some streaks on the inside lid). Oh well, now I know what NOT to use! I finally found some brush on polyurethane that worked a lot better and looks a lot smoother.
Thank you Ronnie for my beautiful blanket chest!! I love it so much and already have it filled to the brim with quilts and blankets.

Front ViewAlready filled!
See my lovely wedding quilt Hannah made me and my Texas Tech quilt made by my mom?!

Geaux Tigers!

No, I have not become a traitor to Texas Tech, but I have become a fan of the love affair that everyone has for LSU around here! As I have mentioned before in a few posts, my church, Trinity Lutheran, has an auction every year to help raise money for the school. Last year I made that Magnolia painting, which did really well, but the real money makers are all of the LSU items. Therefore, this year I have decided to make an LSU quilt in hopes that it will be the big ticket item!
YES, I have started, yet another project! I really need to get into a better habit of finishing projects before I start a new one... oh well!
I have yet to see any quilts at the auction, even amongst all of the other college stuff. I really think it will go over well (that is, if I can get it done by next spring).
So, here are a few of my fabric purchases for the quilt. (the colors look a little off, but they are all mainly golds and purples. I need to figure out how to get better colors on my camera) I will post my progress as I work on it...