The pictures below are of a baby quilt which I've made for my sister who is pregnant with a boy who is due in a couple of months.
There are four different types of fabric. The white with the blue pattern was a pillowcase which belonged to my nan. She died a couple of years ago but I kept the pillowcase thinking I'd make it into something in the future so this was the perfect thing. Baby would have been my nan's first great granchild, she was a wonderful lady and would have loved to be around to see him so it was nice to have a bit of her in something for the baby.
This is my first quilt ever so it isn't perfect but I don't think it's too bad all things considered! It took me a day to make but I enjoyed it and will definitely be making more in the future as I quite enjoyed it.
And a close up of the fabric...
17 comments:
wow nicki how amazing ... and how super to use a pillow case that has such fond memories ... I am sure your sister will treasure it well done ... it certainly is a work of art ... just doing a bit of blog hopping ... hope you have a great weekend ... happy crafting and love sandy xx
This is lovely, something really special!
Gorgeous creation and so lovely to have something of your Nan's passed down.
Anne x
what a gorgeous creation full of memories -can't believe you made it in a day though
carol x
Beautiful quilt I'm sure it will be treasured
Linda xx
Your quilt is really lovely I would feel so special if someone had taken the time to make something like this for me and so lovely to have a part of your nan on it too xx
Oh WOW, what a stunning quilt,Nicki. Your first quilt ever!? You could have fooled me (LOL) It is absolutely brilliant! Great choice of fabrics too. Also I can't believe it only took you a day to make I think it would take me a whole day just to get myself organised and cut all the pieces. You are a star.
Michaela xx
What a very special quilt with lovely memories built in!
WOW, totally gorgeous. Perfect gift for a baby with some many nice memories.
Lovely, Ive never tried quilting, but I do appreciate finished blankets. Happy blog hopping xx
wow fab blanket lovely colour Tracy x
Only a day to make THIS? I can't believe it - fantastic work. My younger son's little boy is due in November - do you fancy making another?? Sarah x
great quilt and only a day, wow!
Oh, you are clever. I love to see different crafts when Hopping, so thank you so much for sharing this lovely project. I can't believe it is (a) your first go at patchwork and (b) it only took you a day - you are very clever!
Gorgeous and perfect for my new challenge sponsored by the lovely Sarah Hurley, I would love if you could join in here :-) http://sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/exciting-new-challenge-for-all-my.html
Happy hopping! Elaine-xxx-
This quilt is fab. And I can't believe that it only took you a day to make. You've done a great job there.
Heike xx
This is gorgeous, love the design and patterns you chose.
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