This quilt definitely has a split personality. Looks like this baby will be getting a little bit of her mad English aunt (the one with threads permanently hanging off her clothes) in the quilt after all.
After Frankenstitching some Quilters Dream cotton batting (thanks Hadley and Trudi for introducing me to this concept of joining leftover batting together with a wide zigzag stitch), I started quilting. I followed the diagonal lines first, crisscrossing the quilt an inch either side of the seams. Then I did the same thing either side of the horizontal and vertical seams.
I love the pattern it creates when the lines meet.
When it came to the binding, I encountered a few problems finding a fabric that worked on the front and the back and that I had enough of. In the end I went with this Riley Blake fabric and I'm super pleased with it.
So it all turned out fine in the end. This quilt was made without buying anything new for it. It measures 40" x 44". Perfect for some kicking...
So that's it. All we need now is a baby to lie in the centre and look cute. For now, you'll just have to make do with this oversized cutie who is still thankfully a baby at heart.
46 comments:
Both quilt and child are rather lovely!
Turned out brilliantly A! I'd say it will be greatly loved! Jxo
I think it's lovely - both sides. The softer Cabbages and Roses colours are more "baby" tones and the vibrant back will suit an older girl, even teenager. My 4yo is still my baby too!
Loving the back of this!
Looks really lovely, especially with the cutie on it :-)
It's lovely! Nothing wrong with it at all : )
Zakki is getting so big!
Your quilt is beautiful...on both sides.
Well I love it, another gorgeous finish, is this about your 5th quilt finish of the year, i haven't even managed one yet!!! : )
Well I love it, another gorgeous finish, is this about your 5th quilt finish of the year, i haven't even managed one yet!!! : )
I think it's turned out wonderfully well!
it turned out perfect and Z will always be your baby!Little boys are like that with their mamas
The front is looking great now and I LOVE the back. Such a lucky baby!
The over-sized babies are still cute, no? I have a couple of those myself....
The quilt turned out very cute.
What a sweet quilt, love how you quilted it. Quilt and child just beautiful x
It's a lovely quilt - I have just made one with Cabbages and Roses fabric. And I do relate to the threads hanging off your clothes bit - as I sit here picking the bits off myself!
Pomona x
I love the very different sides, much like babies, eh? One minute happy and cooing, the next screaming till they're red in the face. And Zaki still makes an excellent baby!
It is gorgeous! I love the backing - so many wonderful fabrics!
it's really lovely! I'm sure it will be well received
It turned out lovely - great backing too.
I am in the totally love it camp!
I love it and it's duel personality sides! Zaki is looking as cute as ever x
What a great finish! The contrast of the front and back, the 'make do' batting and the pretty binding!
It's a truly reversible quilt. :) A new mom will definitely love that! I like the contrast between the front and the back too. It's a fun detail!
It looks marvellous - I love that it's reversible with the back giving a completely different mood to the front. Perfect!
Annabella it's lovely, I love it. Hugs x
Love it - and the back is stunning too
I actually really like it - and therefore discard my previous comment! Your 'baby' is a cutie!
Oh you did great - the mad aunt persona is a good one xxx
It looks great. The addition of the coloured squares really makes it modern. Love the back, that middle fabric looks a bit Jane Sassaman-esque. Well done!
I love it! Both sides are beautiful! Well done!
This is one of my favorite posts so far...I love the quilt too!
this is lovely, but your child definitely steals the show.LOL
Wonderful photo of Zach on your beautiful quilt!
Both the quilt and the model turned out great.
I think it's lovely...great job!
I'm definitely in the love camp!
I think this quilt is lovely, lots to look at for baby and mom. I love the way the quilting made stars.
I turned out great!! good job!
And your little boy is so cute too :)
Your instinct is always so spot on. It looks lovely. I like the fact that it's a bit of a two-fer, as well!
It's lovely! And the quilting works really well with it too. Your son is very cute he's obviously very proud of his mum for making such a beautiful quilt :-)
I'm in the love it category!
The quilting is lovely! I love a stash quilt. Well done!
it is beautiful and both sides are fantastic! love your binding choice too! x
I think it's just lovely. Esp like a few of the gorgeous prints on the back and the quilting. Great make!
Not that my opinion counts for a thing, I think it is GREAT!
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