I finally finished the quilt I started back in February. It’s nothing worth framing but I know the baby I have (and babies I hope to have in the future will) think it’s worth all the effort I put in. All the pretty patterns and colours to stare at and all the textured stitches so fun to touch. I love that it also reminds me of my childhood book.
I dragged Aidan out onto the lawn for a little mini “I’m proud of my efforts” photoshoot. It was nice to be outside in the sunshine and watch my son roll, crawl and chase the ball about. Couldn’t wipe the smile off my face to be perfectly honest.
Here is the quilt in all it’s glory… I’m really happy with the colours and the overall layout. I used the blue and white polkadot fabric as the backing and binding. My feature fabric (lots of squares and border made from it) is really lovely, perfect and worth the extra few dollars. I haven’t done any close up shots because some of the squares didn’t line up and I think it looks better from far away lol. Aidan has already made a few stains and I couldn’t care less… better on the quilt than my beige carpet.
I’m happy to say I never want to make a quilt ever again. I’m glad I chose unisex colours and I don’t plan on giving it to Aidan when he’s older, I’ll keep it forever and always. A personal reminder of all those special baby powder smelling moments and when I’m old and the kids have shoved me in a home I’ll use it as a lap blanket for when I’m propped up in a chair doing another find-a-word puzzle… I hate crosswords.
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You have done such an amazing job! I agree, don't worry about the stains. Carter's has stains all over it and it's still something I'll treasure forever too.
Beee-yoootiful!!
I've always wanted to make a quilt. You did an amazing job!! :)
What a gorgeous quilt! (And a very gorgeous model showing it off too!). You should be very proud of yourself – one thing I lack is the ability to sew, so wish I could, even more since seeing your quilt!
I hate crosswords too – even more than sudoku. Just can't concentrate on them long enough! What I do love though is your quilt and I hope that Aidan and your yet-to-be children love it too. I think its a lovely idea to have something to hold onto for yourself in the future… when they're teenagers and you don't know where they are and all that!
Oh I am in awe. That is one gorgeous quilt. I have one I started over 30 years ago. I aspire to finish it by the time my kids have children……LOL!
I am very impressed, it looks great!
Its beautiful! You are very talented. It looks as though Aidans happy to be out in the sunshine as well :)
Fantastic – I love it, and the fact you took the time to do it yourself if wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
nice photos, I know the feeling of relief I made Mum a crochet rug a couple yrs ago now and made the mistake of promising to make more for others, little did I know how much time and wool it would take!
Great job on the quilt looks great.
What a beautiful quilt!
So pretty! Congrats on the completion… I have one I have been working on for 2 years – ha ha
LOVE IT!
So what was the final costs for getting the lady to finish it for you?
She didn't finish it, I did it all, she just helped pin it and it cost nothing.
great job! i'm impressed! i'd say he's pretty pleased with your efforts too! such a cutie xx
I have seen some amazingly clever, tricky and fancy quilts since I joined the crafty world but I am such a sucker for traditional square patch quilts and the colors are yummy! Nice work – Im sure it has been used HEAPS!
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