Monday, October 12, 2009

Baby Quilt







This is my most recent quilt. Measures approximately 36x45. And is boxed up waiting a trip to Indianapolis for my college roommates soon to be born son.

I learned a lot of things doing this quilt. Firstly, I need a lot of work on 'fussy' cutting if that is indeed what I was doing with the center blocks. My head must have been in the clouds when cutting because I don't feel like I feature any animal very well in the center. bad technique, wrong fabric/size square...maybe all of the above...lesson learned...hopefully!

I also learned about working with no pattern. I just assembled blocks as I saw fit and used white fabric to square up the blocks...then I add the sashing. Still not sure it is ideal, but it is OK.

It was quilted by my local quilt shop. They just got a longarm and agreed to quilt this and my sister's baby quilt (previous post) for $15. I thought since time was tight it was a good idea!


I thought this was my favorite when taking photos, but now I am not so sure.











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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Cute cute cute!!! I think working without a pattern is the best way for all us creative enthusiasts, instructions are always a source of frustration for me. $15 to quilt this up was an absolute bargain!!!

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  2. shereeOctober 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    very cute quite...love your colors!

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  3. wishes, true and kindOctober 13, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I actually like the way the animals are cut and centered. Sometimes quilts with fussy cut squares can look a little artificial and overly "planned". I really like your quilt. Nicely done!

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  4. imquilternityOctober 14, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    It's a wonderful quilt!

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  5. ThimbleannaOctober 14, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    What an adorable little quilt! From where I'm sitting, it looks like you did a great job with the fussy cutting. Welcome to Blogland!!!

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  6. LizOctober 14, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    I really like this quilt, the colours are great and I actually think the fussy cutting looks good!
    Lizzie
    XXX

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  7. Melina BernhardtOctober 16, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    It is soooo beautiful, I love it. That is totally my kind of quilt and art ;-)

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  8. Barbara ArcementOctober 17, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    I love your quilt. It is very nice and looks like the baby will have fun finding all the animals in the pictures. I make I-Spy quilts for baby shower gifts. New moms love thsm. It is so much fun to create as you go along. I do it all the time and sometimes the quilt comes out really cute.

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  9. Barbara ArcementOctober 17, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    I am new to this blog thing and I am not sure how it works.
    I love to quilt and I do little projects for my grandbabies. I also usually make gifts I give for new babies.

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  10. One Flew OverOctober 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I LOVE this little quilt! Gorgeous colours and the layout really suits the center pieces!

    Thanks so much for your card today...and the stunning butterflies - my fave!!

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  11. AndreaDecember 16, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    I.LOVE.THIS!! And your 'fussy cutting' makes the wonky blocks look like they're supposed to be that way. LOVE it!

    (can you tell I just realized you weren't on my google reader list? I'm catching up now!)

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