So. I've been wanting to make a quilt for ages. It's intimidating though. Fabric is expensive. Machine quilting can be tricky (I'm told). I didn't want to spend tons of money on something and then ruin it. But lately I just can't shake the feeling, I'm itching to do it. I want to make the boys bedspreads. I want to make a big quilt for the family to use when we watch tv (it will go great with the afghan that I started almost two years ago and is currently about half way done). Ultimately I want to make a king-sized quilt for our bed. So I need practice.
I had several leftover squares from a charm pack I got for a custom order I did awhile back. The perfect opportunity to make a little baby quilt with very little investment for supplies. (Brown solid for sashing and back, coordinating print for binding and filling in the back a little, batting, spray adhesive, that's it.)
The most fun part was laying out the squares. The actual quilting was satisfying, though not without its problems. Hand-finishing the binding was the worst. Nonetheless, I'm hooked. I'm ready to do another.
As I was working on this little quilt, my kids kept asking what it was for. Ummm, really just because I want to make one. I only know one person who's expecting a baby, and it's months until she'll have a shower. It's not really good enough to sell; a couple of wonky corners, a few puckering spots in the quilting, the squares sure don't all line up just right. (practice, practice, practice)
So what does that leave me with? A giveaway. Hooray! The quilt is smallish--approximately 26x23 inches, a good size for laying a new baby down on the floor. Or just looking cute draped over the side of a crib. Or covering baby's legs in the stroller. Giveaway is open all week--just leave a comment--I'll choose a winner Friday night.
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| Charm squares are from It's a Hoot by Moda. |
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| The back. |
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| Quilty, wrinkly goodness. |
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| You love quilts. You know you do. |
23 comments:
Oh my---my baby has made a baby quilt!!! Lori, it's beautiful! I want to see it in person before you give it away. Oh wait, just "pick me" and I can see it before I give it to my little sister. Her new little baby boy (due soon) would love this!
I think it is gorgeous! I have always wanted to make a quilt but i am afraid it is WAY over my head! I just love how they feel. The colors in this are awesome! Good job!!!
oh and pick me! :)
So cute! You are so creative. You are surely becoming my craft idol!
Seriously, you know I want this. You are impressing me so much. I've been wanting to do a quilt sometime too. If you have a minute, you should google "crazy quilt + katydid" It's this chick that was in my stake in New York and she makes this really cool quilt that you might be interested in. It's super easy, too. One day I will attempt one, but alas, today is not the day.
You are so talented! I think it looks wonderful. I promise next time we are scheduled for a sewing session I will bring my supplies. OOPPSS!! I'm so glad you're loving and patient. You did a fantastic job.
I love it! I think you did a great job.
ooo, me please!
oops, the above comment is from me :)
Looks awesome. Love it. It will go great in my new place...on a wall perhaps.
That is one adorable little baby blanket! I would love something similar to baby number 2 on the way!
Are you sure you want to part with this lovely quilt? I admire the bright fun colors and prints--it's very grown-up friendly, too! (Also, feel free to link up your giveaway at my other blog, http://www.craftbuds.com/giveaway-roundup/)
I love it! Good job on your first quilt. I know just the babe for this one, the color scheme is perfect :)
This is so beautiful! I would love to give this to my sister. She just found out that she is unexpectedly prego with her third. Her youngest is 8yrs. This would be such a special gift for her and the baby.
yanuzo@hotmail.com
(Ok don't enter me in your giveaway, I just want to comment...) It is beautiful Lori!! Way to go! Just be warned that quilting is seriously addictive!! You might already know this, but there is a great website (www.modabakeshop.com) that has lots of FREE patterns for all sorts of projects!
I think it is a great idea to make a practice baby quilt. I am sure my little girls would not let it leave the house as a giveaway. I think they would kidnap it for some stuffed animals bed or such. I think your is adorable and I would use it as decoration in the babies room! So choose me:)
So cute! I would love to win.
Billie in TX
this is really really cute! What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you so much for the chance, our little one is due in Sept.
thanks again
meredith.sleight at gmail dot com
Thank you for the chance to win!
I love this quilt. It has character that I like. I hope to win this to give to my Niece that will be due in August.
Thanks!
erin.majakey@gmail.com
Lori, I love it! When we lived in GA my RS pres was awesome at quilting. We would meet up at church and quilt while our kids played-so much fun.
Love the colors, layout, and the machine quilting. I love quilts, you know I do.
Your giveaway is very generous! And your quilt is wonderful...I love the pop of color against the brown! You did a fabulous job :D
-Michelle
What a nice giveaway and sweet little quilt! Thanks! :)
So pretty! I can't believe you're giving it away! :)
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