Sometimes it's fun to interrupt work on other quilting projects, to make a simple baby quilt.
Our nephew Tyler and his wife Johanna in Utah are expecting a baby girl in September. They have recently adopted twin pre-schoolers (Tyler's Mom Amy, my sister-in-law, had fostered them as babies!), and so new baby girl will make three, and the whole little family is so excited.
It is so fun to make the simplest of patchwork quilts. Johanna sent me a couple of photos with the vibe and color scheme she wants for baby's room.
and so I used what I already have to make the top. I have a box of 3 1/2 inch squares and I started there, and then pulled from stash. Bella Solids unbleached muslin, and Dream Cotton select batting, which is the mid-loft.
Sweet, sweet quilt, Cynthia. What a happy occasion for this family. And you captured the vibe very well.
ReplyDeleteOh, where are you going in Maine? We will be there briefly in September, but I loved our trip there 2 years ago.
very cute and no doubt cozy....i too am off to maine in a month. visit family and 2 weeks at the beach! cityquilter grace
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely baby quilt finish!! The colors are really sweet...have a safe and fun trip hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThis is sweetness perfected! Just like a baby quilt should be. Hope you have beautiful weather for your getaway.
ReplyDeleteThis lovely baby quilt will stay with the baby for a long time even if it is washed 1000 times. As there are several pretty prints it will also be a I Spy quilt to give pleasure to the baby as he/she grows.
ReplyDeleteI hope you vase a pleasant and cool vacation. The heat in Tokyo is oppressive today.
Queenie
Very sweet! I'm sure it will be treasured. I know how hot it gets in NC in the summer. Maine will be the perfect get away.
ReplyDeletePamela
You captured the chic modern color scheme beautifully. Lovely inspiration.
ReplyDeleteA sweet quilt for the new baby. Recently, ive been loving these simple designs. They let the colors and fabrics do the all the work Lovely finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little quilt. I'm not sure I would have anything to fit that color scheme. You did a nice job. Have fun in Maine.
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, what beautiful colors and delightful fabrics you've used, Cynthia. Simple quilts like these are ones that seem timeless. The first time I used Dream batting was Select and it went into a baby quilt, too. I liked its thickness--great to keep a baby warm and good padding if used on the floor in case baby falls backward. This will become a wonderful treasure!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your trip to Maine!
That is really darling!! I hope by now you are enjoying vacation time!
ReplyDeleteReally adorable! Simple is best!
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