Yesterday I hosted a baby shower (with the help of a few good friends) for my friend Tanya and her little baby girl. Of course I had to make them a quilt. :) I don't really make that many baby quilts, so I always forget how much fun they are! I love that you can start and finish one in a few short days.
I went with a simple patchwork pattern with a few random circles thrown in. I started with 5 circles (on white background squares) when I pieced the quilt. After the quilt top was done, I decided that the circles were too sparse, so I cut a few more to add on. I ended up quilting them right on to the quilt sandwich. It worked fine and dandy! It's fun to design on the fly. :)
The circles have raw edges, so they frayed nicely in the wash. I quilted the circles in spirals and the rest was stippled. The whole quilt crinkled up quite a bit after washing and drying. Yay!
The binding is from the Children at Play line. LOVE this fabric for binding. It's just so sweet!
The backing is Remix by Ann Kelle for Robert Kaufman. I picked this up last summer for a song. It's the perfect baby (girl) quilt backing! I'm happy I still have a bunch left. The quilt measures 40" x 50". I'm pretty certain that this quilt will be well used and loved. Hurray!
And while we are on the subject of baby quilts....remember
this one? My daughter and I went to a birthday party a few weeks ago, and the new little guy was passed all around the room wrapped in his quilt. It made me so very happy to see his quilt in use! He made it look so much better. :) Aren't those little feet so adorable???
Happy Monday to you!
Very nice quilt Amandajean, lovely vibrant colours. Great idea to leave the edges raw.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love baby quilts, they always get the most use!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, baby feet!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is so cute, and I never would have thought of adding the circles at the quilting phase. I always learn new things from you. Thanks bunches!
that quilt is so cute, and the circles really add something special. you are so clever. mine would have just been squares...
ReplyDeleteand baby feet just make me feel all warm and fuzzy!
I just LOVE Ann Kelle's argyle prints, they are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThose feet are too cute. It is the best seeing a quilt you made in use!
My niece is old enough now to say "Aunt Charlotte made me this!" & I just love to hear her say that! Hers was my first quilt, other than a practice one I had to keep. lol
This is so pretty and perfect colors for a little girl! I love the fact that you added more circles to the completed quilt. Quilting (as well as any hand-crafted item) has no "rights" or "wrongs" to it, it should be whatever someone feels like doing, that's what makes it special. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet! (I think I feel a cavity coming on from all the sweetness!!) ;)
ReplyDeleteVery Cute! I love baby quilts too -- quick and dirty. Doesn't it seem like new babies are everywhere these days -- we must be in the middle of a baby boomlet or something???
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt! I love baby quilts, and I am off to JoAnn's to find backing for another one I'm making.
ReplyDeleteLove it, so fresh and pretty! Perfect backing and binding combo.
ReplyDeleteReally sweet, I love this quilt! The back fabric, the binding and of course the top...
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Elena
You have the best ideas, I love to see your posts. Your quilts are always so do-able and yet beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTicker Tape Circles! Great idea!! (And we just don't ever get tired of circles around here- our quilt group meets monthly and I think someone always has a circle quilt to share.)
ReplyDeleteWhat little baby girl wouldn't just love that quilt? Really cute!
ReplyDeletelovely.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is super cute! :)
ReplyDeleteAwe, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteA very nice look from when I started having babies... :)
I am wondering, did you decide on a quick---pattern, measurements or turorial for the sweet
"lil-pin cushions"?
Did I miss it or what-cha' thinking on that?
Thanks.
Blessings~
Lori
P.S.
ReplyDeleteThinking I need to go for spelling lessons?
Tutorial...there that looks better.
oops~ Lori
So sweet...love all of those fabrics. Digging the sprinkling of circles too. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful baby quilt, I enjoy making littler quilts for littler people. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThat is just the sweetest quilt! I know they'll love using it, and how very gratifying to witness your little boy quilt in use. I love that. Makes it all worth while, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe circles add a lot to the front. I love the backing fabric, which should not surprise you. I bought some, too. :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! I love those circles and the spiral quilting. Oh those little feet make me broody again :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the quilt! I love the random circles in it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt for a new baby!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts, Amanda Jean! And thanks for the great zig-zag quilt tutorial - I just pieced a top today using it and it was awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteAmanda -- That is the sweetest baby quilt. Love the colors and the complimentary, simple quilting. The spiral in the circles just make them a little unique. The baby feet are so sweet ...!
ReplyDeleteOh my word, I LOVE that pink quilt! Beautiful, my favorite of all the quilts you've made! Now will have to go scrap-digging... ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling quilt!! How big are the squares? I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteaw, what a sweet gift! I love the colors, and the random circles, and the backing fabric, and that binding too. How fun to see your quilt in use - sweet photo!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt. Love seeing your quilts in action. Those baby feet are adorable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love circles!
Lovely quilt! I love the idea of circles! And those Little feet are really adorable!!! I too like quilts given as presents being used and loved :)
ReplyDeleteAll the fabrics you chose are so sweet and -- okay, I want to use the word "buttery" here. I know they're not all yellow, but they just are the right amount of saturation. They just look rich and decadent in a baby-girl way. I love how this turned out!
ReplyDeleteThat's one happy quilt. I love the circle placement.
ReplyDeleteLove this. I love how you put the circles on top. I think I'll try it. I have enjoyed your linky Friday I have spent the last few days looking at all the amazing quilts. I hope to join on Friday.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
So cute Amanda! And those toes? Be still my beating heart!
ReplyDeleteVery cute - I really like your fabrics! I love how you decide you can make your design even better just with a little applique! Good for you!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts. I have to say the photo of the baby feet in quilt is so so adorable. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! My favorite new baby card says, "Some accomplishments are measured in feet..." It has cute little baby feet, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the tattered circles. Gives the quilt such interests. You have such a nice eye!
Love your baby quilt. The colors and the geometric shapes are so fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
i love the circles in amongst the grid pattern of the quilt. what a great idea. i adore baby and toddler quilts. i have a bunch of them started (mostly in my head) for donation to charities.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt! Lucky baby to start out life with a friend like you.
ReplyDeleteTotally loving the baby quilt(s)! Thanks for the inspiration, as usual. You are so awesome!
ReplyDeleteoh sweet baby feet! they are a weakness of mine. this little quilt is precious. i love that you mixed in the raw circles....very fun
ReplyDeleteWhich is cuter...those adorable little toes or those adorable quilts! Once again simple ideas are so sweet. Just love that pink quilt...Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThere is not much that beats the simplicity of a patchwork quilt, but your addition of the circles just takes it over the top! Perfection! Did you use a charm pack or just cut scraps? Doesn't it just warm your heart to see a baby snuggled in a quilt? Darling photo of those precious little feet!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Adorable colors and pattern.
ReplyDeleteHi, ich bin gerade dabei mir Stoffe online zu bestellen und suche Patchwork Designerstoffe. Habt Ihr einen Tipp?
ReplyDeleteOh, this baby quilt is just adorable. I love the fabric on the back, too!!!
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