I wanted a simple project to take my mind off of wedding things, and this fit the bill perfectly. I didn't even think too hard about the fabric choices, I let a Joann's fabric kit make the decision for me. Though a small part of me feels like I cheated a little bit, the fabric combination was too cute to pass up. Plus, the cutting line was ridiculously long that day. I used my own pattern inspired by the turning twenty quilt pattern and added a few extra fabrics such as those adorable houses.
The finished size of the quilt is 48" x 64". I quilted it using a diamond pattern to compliment the geometrical shapes of the piecing. I'm happy with how it turned out.
I made a little tag for the back using the alphabet stitches on my Bernina. I hope Elissa gets a lot of snuggles out of this quilt. I think it has a lifetime of snuggles to give.
I wanted a simple project to take my mind off of wedding things, and this fit the bill perfectly. I didn't even think too hard about the fabric choices, I let a Joann's fabric kit make the decision for me. Though a small part of me feels like I cheated a little bit, the fabric combination was too cute to pass up. Plus, the cutting line was ridiculously long that day. I used my own pattern inspired by the turning twenty quilt pattern and added a few extra fabrics such as those adorable houses.
The finished size of the quilt is 48" x 64". I quilted it using a diamond pattern to compliment the geometrical shapes of the piecing. I'm happy with how it turned out.
I made a little tag for the back using the alphabet stitches on my Bernina. I hope Elissa gets a lot of snuggles out of this quilt. I think it has a lifetime of snuggles to give.
It's a sweet little quilt surely to be loved.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! Thanks for reminding me to label my quilts! I've made how many as gifts already haven't labeled ONE!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the personalized tag! I am going to try that on my next quilt for my niece.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt! She'll love it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - she'll love it!
ReplyDeleteI must make a similar quilt!!!
ReplyDeletethis is so beautiful! i just love it. what a sweet gift.
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a kinder gift! I love the feel of a quilt. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job! love the fabric--not cheating to buy a kit-- you even did a label, such a good girl. i have a hard time with that one. She'll love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely beautiful! I sent the link to a friend who has just started quilting, for some inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh, Steph, it's so so so cute! I love it. I know Elissa will just love it. Much better than the "Make your own Pop-Up Book" and map puzzle I gave to her. She will love it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic!! There's something so snuggly about the rumples you get the first time you wash a quilt, isn't there?
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful - what a lucky niece.
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilt...you are very generous to give such a beautiful gift
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