My First Valentine

This year I'm starting early so I can have this Valentine finished before February.
I wasn't counting this as a UFO because I forgot it existed. But with the help of my fuzzy (he decided to rearrange my book shelf and knocked a pile of fabric, books and a bunch of stuff down) I found something I thought I could accomplish in a week.
The way I'm moving, that's one sashing a day! But I did manage to complete the top of this body pillow quilt in about three days.

I will layer this and get it quilted up, hopefully!

My goal was to make it look like an antique Valentine. Not sure if I succeeded but I do like how it looks.

If you weren't with me last year, this is needle turned applique from the book "Beautiful Alphabet Applique" by Zena Thorpe.

I made these 9" blocks last year and then put them away because I missed my deadline.
But I'm on track for this year! If I can keep it up, I'll even start an Easter body pillow cover before the day arrives.
My goal was to have a different cover for each Holiday so that I don't have to shove that body pillow into a closet and quickly close it in (old house, tiny closets).
And really, that pillow looks great in the window seat, much better than mushed in a closet. So now I just need to keep it up to date. Those sparkly trees aren't going to look good too much longer.

I also added some color to the green quilt. I have 4 more squares to add.

At night I sit myself down and applique those squares down. It's peaceful and calming. Just what I need before bed.
My goal is to sandwich this together this weekend. But the Valentine is first up on the machine, it has a deadline.

Have a happy Friday and a productive weekend!
Take care, Brandie