Monday, December 20, 2010

cuddle quilts

I finished Ella and Madi’s quilts a few weeks ago. At first I thought they might be a bit busy for me, but I LOVE them.

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I used orange and green for Madi’s.



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And pink and green for Ella’s.

I used this pattern from the Polka Dot Chair. I did make a few changes, but it was super simple and would be a great project for beginning quilters. Ella’s quilt was what I worked on at my girlfriends’ getaway in St. George in November. I completed the front, borders and back by the second day.

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Jen quilted *heart* gamma in Madi’s and *heart* momma in Ella’s.

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The hidden shape in both quilts is a butterfly. It’s hard to see in the photo, but it’s right on top of the large flower. So darling!

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I used some extra fabric strips on the back and took a piece from Ella’s quilt and put it on Madi’s and vice versa.

I can’t wait to give them to them for Christmas. I know they’ll be tossed aside for the fun toys, but I think they’ll enjoy them later.

Next project is a quilt for Ella’s new bed. I think I’ve already found the pattern I’m using, now I just need fabric.

14 comments:

  1. Kim,

    I love these quilts. Makes me want to make one for me. I have actually been making some extra baby quilts to have on hand and I think these would be a great pattern to use lots of extra scraps left over from quilts. Thanks for sharing.

    Lisa

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  2. Oh, I have such respect for quilters. Through watching two of my sisters who regularly quilt, I have learned how much time (and even money) goes into making a hand-made quilt. I have never made one myself, but I would like to try someday. The ones you made are beautiful! Your girls will love them.

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  3. Such Darling quilts! Someday they will cherish them!

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  5. The link didn't work for the quilt pattern. What is the name of the quilt pattern?
    Thanks,

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  6. Keri,
    It's called a brick pattern. I re-did the link so it should work now. Sorry about that. Thanks for the heads-up.

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  7. These quilts are gorgeous! I never thought I would enjoy making a quilt but I have to try this. And of course I love this fabric! I know I've seen it around but now I can't remember where, is it Riley Blake? Thanks for sharing!!

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  9. Thanks, Tammy. Yes, these are Riley Blake fabrics. I really need to venture out a bit more, all but one of the quilts I've made use a line from Riley Blake. Love them!

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  10. What is the fabric called that you used? LOVE these quilts and my sister is having a baby. I think the pink would be perfect!

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  11. It's called Summer Song. It's a Riley Blake fabric designed by Marcia Cornell of My Mind's Eye. I think the line would be great for a baby quilt--if you can still find it--because the baby wouldn't outgrow it quickly.

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  12. Can you tell me what are is the size of your "bricks"

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  13. Thank you! I've been searching for a quick easy quilt for my daughter for Christmas! I bought some horse fabric scraps with coordinating pre-cut pieces and this will work perfectly!

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