the creation of the One Couch quilts

As I came up with the title for my quilt inspired by the Christmas card, it instantly put designs of other quilts in my head. Some people don't have grand-children - instead they have pets, or are a childless couple having only each other. As I thought of how to redo the quilt pattern to accomodate these people, designs for these quilts formed in my mind.

I imagined and designed the borders and the blocks, the applique and the embellishments.

Soon, I had a whole line of quilts sketched out.

Now, I need to finalize all the plans, and begin earnestly creating the patterns and sewing a sample of each. But first...............................