See you Later Alligator!

When this blog hop was announced I knew it was a perfect fit because of how much we love to travel. I had so many ideas of travel quilts; none of which have been sewn yet. After evaluating my UFOs in the last hop I decided I needed to focus on projects with definite deadlines rather than "that's cute and would be nice to make someday" projects...Fortunately I had a baby quilt with a deadline that also matched the theme! When someone is taking a train trip, there's probably someone left behind saying "see you later, alligator" after all.
I also completed another baby quilt top at my retreat with Noah's Ark, though I can't find it, there has to be an alligator in there somewhere.
Both of the babies are expected in December and I have the backings ready so quilting them should definitely be done in time to prevent these from becoming UFOs. Be sure to check out the other bloggers participating today: Monday, August 22nd Just Let Me Quilt Days Filled With Joy Samelia's Mum Karen's Korner Quilt Schmilt

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  1. lynnAugust 22, 2022 at 4:11 AM

    I know that Noah would not leave an alligator behind, so there must be one in the mix. Two travel related quilts, that's a good accomplishment.

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  2. CarolAugust 22, 2022 at 4:35 AM

    Sweet quilts--both will be loved by the babies that receive them! That little train is adorable and kids always love Noah's ark--someday that baby will be looking the the alligator too. :) Thanks for sharing!

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  3. tink's momAugust 22, 2022 at 5:17 AM

    Wonderful quilt tops and I'm pretty sure there has to be a gator in the mix somewhere. Great to have an end date as a goal to keep you on track and away from the UFO bin.

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  4. CalicojoanAugust 22, 2022 at 5:19 AM

    Awwwww...sweet quilts for sweet babies. I love your thoughts on projects. I tend to get caught up in the "that would be cute and nice to make some day" chaos all the time. Focus focus is my motto for right now anyway. LOL!!

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  5. LJAugust 22, 2022 at 6:36 AM

    Wow, great that you've finished those tops already. Knowing that they'll be quilted soon is fabulous!

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  6. CarlaAugust 22, 2022 at 6:38 AM

    Oh, yes, I would say both quilt tops fit the hop theme perfectly. And I'm pretty sure Noah's Ark automatically says, "let's go!" Both tops are super cute and 2 babies are very lucky to have you!

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  7. Karrin HurdAugust 22, 2022 at 8:12 AM

    Great quilts, and fit the theme perfectly! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Elizabeth CoughlinAugust 22, 2022 at 9:17 AM

    Nice quilts!

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  9. Susan August 22, 2022 at 11:51 AM

    Two cute tops moved along toward finish. Love your little train topper.

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  10. Charlene McCainAugust 22, 2022 at 1:02 PM

    Both of these baby quilts are lovely! Great job!

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  11. Karen's KornerAugust 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM

    The perfect panel for the theme of the hop.

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  12. Quilting GailAugust 22, 2022 at 3:05 PM

    Great baby quilts! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Carol SwiftAugust 22, 2022 at 3:15 PM

    Those are adorable baby quilts and I'm sure alligators would be part of Noah's Ark. Thank you for sharing!

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  14. Danice GAugust 22, 2022 at 6:22 PM

    Both quilts are adorable, and will make perfect baby quilts. Very nice work.

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  15. Carol AndrewsAugust 22, 2022 at 7:35 PM

    What cute quilts! The train sure fits the theme and there must be alligators in Noah’s Ark surely 😉

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  16. SharonAugust 23, 2022 at 2:03 PM

    Great work, and sure to be finished before the babies arrive! Thanks for sharing your projects.

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  17. Anorina @SameliasMumAugust 23, 2022 at 4:47 PM

    Two lovely quilts :)

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  18. LeahAugust 25, 2022 at 12:21 PM

    Cute baby quilts!

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  19. Joy from Days Filled With JoyAugust 28, 2022 at 4:14 AM

    Cute quilts! I'm sure they will be well loved! xx

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