Here’s the top of a baby quilt I started YEARS ago. And, wonder of wonders, I still like it. In the last two weeks, Charlotte has become infatuated with blankets, which she adorably calls “nigh-nigh.” So, my heartstrings are twanging to make her a drag-about “nigh-nigh.” And thanks to this running start, I just might get it done before she can say “blanket.”
It’s a simple quilt-top made of squares, two of which are much larger. Pieced blocks, with assorted background fabrics, are randomly sprinkled throughout. I like how this gives the effect of a more involved quilt, without the time investment. The plan is to appliqué some baby chicks in the two larger squares, but I haven’t sketched the little chickies yet, so they just might evolve into ducks or pigs — we’ll see. There, I’m officially a Work-in-Progress-Friday groupie (Hop Skip Jump blog, 2006)!
the quilt is so pretty! Charlotte will be so happy with her new ‘nigh-nigh’.
that looks so sweet. I love those words that they use when they are little, my nearly 2 year old is just starting to say words properly and I’m pining for those cute little baby words. Sigh..
My 21/2 year old says na na. I just finished making her a quilt here for our southern hemisphere winter and it is so nice to snuggle down with her. make sure you finish before the urge goes!
What a beautiful little quilt. The color scheme is just right. I have made a few quilts over the years for my family. All different and unique. Since I seem to be the one who sews in the family, everyone loves them. I find great satisfaction and peace in quilts. Thank you for sharing your projects with us.
You take brilliant photographs – always so colourful (and well focused, something I need to learn). The quilt is very sweet.
This is so beautiful. I love the pattern and colors….your phtos re always so amazing too. I am simply smitten with your work and blog…i just love stopping by for a visit 🙂 Cheers!
I love the colours in this blanket. The fabric and pattern are great. Good thing you are going to finish it!
The quilt is gorgeous!! Good luck finishing it!
Beautiful! As soon as I finish moving, I’ll be starting on one for my daughter who is due in November! (done in an odd sort of twist on a chinese coin quilt, I think)
BTW, I just received my contributor’s copy of “artful paper dolls” and I noticed your MIL was also one of the contributors. I loved her “old woman in purple” pantin! How wonderful that your family is filled with artists! I feel very lucky that my dh and my mom are both artists.
Love the quilt. I made my first quilt a couple of years ago. It is a memory quilt made from my daughter’s baby clothes. It was a great way to preserve them considering how worn and loved (and stained!) they were. Got the idea from Martha– Martha’s minions more likely.
Hi Heather! I just stumbled upon your weblog… I have recently discovered your fabrics and looked you up to get more information. Your designs are so awesome, I love them, and have bought five or six chunks of fabric as well as some others which coordinate, and am going to take a stab at making a quilt for my guestroom with it. I just made a simple striped quilt for my daughter, BEFORE I found your fabrics. D’oh! Grrrr!
In any case, I am amazed at the similarities in our creative makeup – I also try just about anything artistic, many of the same things you have listed, and some others. I’m currently selling some paintings/illustrations on eBay, making quilts on the side, embellishing my 4 year old daughter’s clothing, and doing some woodworking! (And don’t ask about MY drawers full of crap…uh…unfinished projects and materials… It’s a disaster! I don’t even have a studio, I have a half a closet and an old vintage bread box with mobile supplies for drawing/painting! We only live in 1200 sq feet… Anyway, wanted to just say hello and I’ll bookmark your web log.
Thanks!
Trasi (in Austin, TX)