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Showing posts with label baby quilts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby quilts. Show all posts
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Quilt Studio Renovation
Labels:
Avante,
baby quilts,
charity quilts,
Handiquilter,
longarm,
quilts,
studio
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Marching Along with Charity Quilts
The Awesome, Official End of the Polyester Batting
Isn't that great texture? I love how this quilt turned out in spite of the waviness. Polyester batting in a comforter thickness is not conducive to detailed quilting. Even with widely spaced stitching, the tension causes it to draw up in spots. Still it will be a wonderful quilt for someone to snuggle under, and the vintage fabrics give it a 60's retro vibe.
It's been a real task to use up the last of the monster roll of poly comforter batting, but this marks the end. Thank you, and Amen! The road ahead is smooth sailing with cotton.
It's been a real task to use up the last of the monster roll of poly comforter batting, but this marks the end. Thank you, and Amen! The road ahead is smooth sailing with cotton.
Labels:
baby quilts,
charity quilt,
quilts
Sunday, March 11, 2018
AMH Loominous Quilt Finish

Anna Marie Horner Loominous
Quilt Kit from Craftsy
I've written about the charm of quilt kits from Craftsy in the past, and how they're great to have on hand when you need a quick quilt. The fabric is pulled, the pattern is included, and they mail it to you. (It's like pizza delivery.) I think, "A lot of bang for little effort (and buck) on my part." When this kit went on sale, I snapped it up. I had seen the Loominous line in stores, and it was not your run of the mill quilting fabric. This woven draped more like luxurious chambray with light body, and felt so soft! I knew I would love it next to my cheek when snuggling with a quilt.
Labels:
AMH,
baby quilts,
quilts
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Busy, Busy Design Wall!

Cutesy Pie: Quilt No. 5
I'm wondering if this post should have a subtitle of, "How Quilters Survive Winter" Do you have time for a brief catch up? I need a cup of coffee, and a little break from these past busy days. I can't believe it's Wednesday already, and more snow is on its way. We are winter weary here in Ohio. Not just from snow, but from flu, colds, and all the miscellaneous viruses we've been fighting. Sewing group was cancelled again for the month because many are recovering, but I still did a good clean up and reorganization in the studio. The tables even got washed down and disinfected.
Labels:
Antique quilts,
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
charity quilts,
museum quilts
Sunday, February 4, 2018
3 Baby Quilt Finishes
So Close to the End of this Love Affair
I adored this fabric when I first saw it so I bought enough. I purchased 1/2 to 1 yard of most fabrics in the line knowing there would be enough for twin baby quilts last summer. (Seriously, how well do you estimate yardage when you're not sure what you're doing with it?)
Monday, January 29, 2018
Farmhouse Star Baby Quilt Finish
Farmhouse Star for Baby
There is an indecisive moment just before you start guiding a long arm machine. It's deja vu if you aspire to writing. You have a plan, but a creative muse swoops in and takes over your hands. In the first several seconds of stitching, you are fairly committed. Thread goes down faster than words on a keyboard, and is far more permanent! So went this baby quilt. I had one thing in mind until I stared at the flowers in the border print, and suddenly my original idea disappeared.
Labels:
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
stars,
string quilts
Friday, January 26, 2018
Farmhouse Baby Quilt & Stars
Labels:
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
star,
stars
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Star Quilt from Strips: 3D Groovy
3D or '70's Groovy Star Block
This 36" block was created to pattern test an EQ7 project I was working on. When I pulled fabric from my stash, it had a definite 70's feel, and I was transported back to the summer I had a sundress in these colors. How vividly I remember the colors and patterns of clothes my mother made for me growing up! I'm sure my early memories influence a lot of color choices without me realizing it. Have you found this too?
Labels:
baby quilts,
quilt,
quiltalong,
star,
strip quilts,
Y-seams
Monday, January 22, 2018
Comparing Methods for Trip Around the World Quilts
Labels:
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
one patch,
quilts for children,
Scrappy Trips Around the World,
Trip Around the World
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Churn Dash Baby Quilt II
Churn Dash II
I had some minor problems with the points when I made the first Churn Dash baby quilt. Check it out along with the book I'm working from in A Two Quilt Tuesday. I needed one more quilt in similar colors so I made another one.
This time I starched the squares before making the large HST, and was very careful while squaring up and trimming them. Once again, it was problematic piecing the giant nine patch. Goodness, you think I would have stopped, ripped, squared the other pieces, and then sewed it together. But, No, I just plowed on. The points aren't cut off as bad as the picture shows above, but one or two will be. I think I need a third try to work this out.
Labels:
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
Churn Dash,
HST,
HST quilts,
quilt
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
A Two Quilt Tuesday
Cabin Under the Stars: Quilt No. 1
Yesterday was Monday, and it felt like a typical Monday for me in spite of the ice and snow storm. I am a self-proclaimed Monday Lover because it is the day of new starts, and I get so much done!
Starting mid-morning, I had all but a couple of these stars done before I went home for lunch. By 2:00 that afternoon, this sweet thing was sewn together.
Some little details: The fabric is beach-themed. Swimmers, sling chairs, umbrellas, flamingos, and so one. I'll show you more when I quilt it, but this piece has been fun to work with.
The fabric wasn't pre-washed. That's really unusual for me, but I bought it on vacation, and set right to sewing. I didn't notice any difference in working with it, but it's not something I would do normally. All the other fabric in my studio is pre-washed so I chose not to mix them.
The finished top is just under 40" x 40".
Labels:
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
Churn Dash
Friday, January 5, 2018
Cabin Under the Stars Quilt
I'm Back to Sewing &
Oh, Baby, It Feels So Good!
My urge to sew finally returned. (Did you ever wonder about me? I did.) It came back with clear, strong intentions.
Make what you love. Use what you have. Listen more. Talk less.
I can't say these are resolutions or even goals really. Simply put, they are intentions. I want to live like this right now--not when I figure it out or jump through impossible hoops. Resolutions have such high expectations, and great chance of failure. Without success, we give up and quit. My daughter termed that kind of resolution-centered thinking as, "New Year--New Me." No, that's never worked for me or the other 92% of people who tried it.
This positive idea of living with intention has more to do with envisioning the kind of life I want to live. It has so much to do with my recent purging and clearing, as you might guess.
Labels:
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
Log Cabin blocks,
purging,
stars
Monday, November 27, 2017
Post Thanksgiving Catch Up
Thanksgiving, 2017
Thanksgiving came and went uneventfully. In our busy lives, this is a good sign. We had 13 people this year, and it was simplified. Everyday plates were good enough, and I left the plastic over the tablecloths. The shadow person you see is one son bringing the turkey in cooked and carved! Woohoo! Lucky us!
Labels:
baby quilts,
quilt
Friday, November 17, 2017
Quilt Beginnings, Endings & In Between: Without a List
One Sweet Baby Quilt Ready to Deliver
Week 2 with No List
Welcome back to another weekly narrative of living/working without a list. I've gained unexpected insight while purging the house of too much stuff, and am eager to share it with you. I keep hearing in the comments how many of you are on the same journey, and feel I'm in good company.
Labels:
art quilt,
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
balance,
hand stitching,
quilts,
toy sewing machines,
wall hanging
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Sweet Modern Baby One Patch
I was asked to make a baby quilt for a little girl soon to make her way into this world. I drove home with my fingers crossed to see if I had enough of my favorite fabrics still on the shelf, and this time I was in luck. These prints are whimsical, floral, and graphic all at the same time. I added a soft pink polka dot to keep it a little sweeter since this is for a new baby.
Labels:
baby quilt,
baby quilts,
Modern,
one patch
Monday, July 24, 2017
"A Walk In the Woods" Two Baby Quilts Done
Finished, Bound, Mailed & Delivered
Actually, the quilts are just on their way, but the babies themselves have arrived. I was told by another blogger that having the quilts there within the first year was a reasonable goal, but hitting the first week was remarkable. I was hoping for sooner, but later worked, too, since the twins' arrival was a bit early.
Labels:
baby quilt,
baby quilts
Friday, December 16, 2016
Scrappy Dresden Baby Quilt
No Pressure Quilts
Can I tell you what I love most about making baby quilts? I love that when someone looks at this quilt, it's only going to be for a moment before their eyes go back to the new baby. They aren't going to see the little imperfections you and I might pick apart with our eyes. This is about the baby--not the quilt! No pressure. But for the sake of letting you in on what I learned, I'll pick apart the process.
Labels:
baby quilts,
Dresden Plate,
Mystery Quilt
Monday, March 14, 2016
How to Make Weekly Studio Goals Within Reason
It's Monday early, and both my personal and studio To-Do-Lists are crippling! I had a relaxing, long weekend away, but arrived home to find I'm swamped even when I was very organized. It feels awful.
How Do You Cope?
First, I am a list maker. I wrote everything down for each list--even though it was overwhelming. Then I prioritized half of it, and picked 4 of those things to start on. Still too much, perhaps, but well within reason. I made reachable goals.
Labels:
baby quilts,
bags,
charity quilts,
Craftsy,
list making
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Baby Quilt Finish with Minny Muu from Lecien Fabrics
Labels:
baby quilts,
FMQ,
jelly roll quilts,
Lecien Fabrics,
longarm quilting,
Minny Muu,
quilts,
strip quilts
Friday, September 11, 2015
E's Hexie Finish, CST, and Pet Project Show #37
If I said I was writing this quickly so I could go to bed, would you understand? It was a hard day in the studio, and I have so much to share over the next few days with you. But this is the big one. E's Hexie is completely finished. The binding is a Timeless Treasures print in a peachy-orange, and I couldn't be happier with it. It's girly yet modern, and sets off the quilt with a soft framing.
Labels:
Aurifil,
baby quilts,
Creative Space Tag,
Handiquilter,
modern design,
Pet Project Show,
quilt,
quilt labels
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