See, while the munchkin is fully obsessed with all things superhero-related, his second obsession is knights. He loves the new show "Mike the Knight" on Nick Jr and one of his favorite things to do is to run around the house with his foam shield and sword and pretend to be a knight.
So I started drawing a castle with these windows on my trusty graph paper. And then, the following conversation ensued...
Munchkin: What are you drawing, Mommy?
Me: A castle.
Munchkin: What for?
Me: Your quilt.
Munchkin: Oh. But Mommy, superheroes don't live in castles.
Me: I know. But maybe one side could have superheroes and one side could have a castle.
Munchkin: (thinks about it for a moment, then smiles) That's a really good idea, Mommy.
Me: Thanks.
Munchkin: Will it be ready for bedtime tonight?
Me: Um....no, baby. Not for a little while yet.
Munchkin: Tomorrow night then?
So...I think I'm going to do a patchwork castle on the back. Goodness knows I've got plenty of gray fabrics to work with!
Now if only I could decide what to do with the front!
Such a sweet conversation and those grey fabrics are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI think your superhero Munchkin will have a great idea for the front?
That conversation is so adorable! Great idea to sketch at the table. My kids are 'fantastically' slow too. Ha ha!
ReplyDeleteLovely little munchkin ;-). Just start with the back and someday while enjoying your sewing, you will get some awesome inspiration! Promised ;-)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! How about doing superhero logos on the other side - that way you can cover them all!! :)
ReplyDeleteI did a spiderman quilt for my nephew for Christmas and I secretly loved working with the fun fabric!
ReplyDeleteI used a panel for the centre and then worked out from there... you can check it out here:
http://www.imjohnsdaughter.blogspot.ca/2012/01/christmas-and-spiderman.html
good luck!
haha! I love how confident he was in your finishing abilities! I don't doubt that you could finish that fast...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design and beautiful greys!!
I love it! Luke and I could have this exact conversation. He's disappointed every time I make a quilt that isn't for him. I can't wait to see what you come up with! The castle idea is awesome.
ReplyDeleteAs for the other side... how about a super hero crest.
ReplyDeletehaha! So cute! No pressure there LOL !!
ReplyDeleteI guess super heroes are not patient! :)
ReplyDeleteYour greys are lovely!
Oh that is too cute! If only it could be done for bedtime tonight :-) Sounds like a great plan, drunkards path + rectangles sounds like pure awesomeness
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be fun! but silly mummy not knowing where superheroes live ;o)
ReplyDeleteChildren always see the genius in things... :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat about a superhero shield? Like a big shield with all the superhero fabrics- you know to protect the castle? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea for a quilt. Th front has to be something superhero related...just not sure what =D
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love your castle and all the greys :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an insightful young man you have there - of course super heroes don't live in castles! What were you thinking? Love your gray stash. I have two grays in mine! Have fun making this quilt.
ReplyDeleteGreat castle!! Kids are so funny. "Tonight?" Yeah...no.
ReplyDeleteThe filmstrip quilt would work pretty neatly for superheroes: http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2009/09/filmstrip.html Kind of looks like comic frames. :)
ReplyDeleteChildren say the smartest things if only take the time to listen!
ReplyDeleteGood luck figuring out what to do with the superhero side!