Wednesday 18 December 2013

This one's for you, Baby Girl

This blog post is way overdue. The Baby Girl in question is only a teensy bit overdue, but in any case, when she does finally arrive (she will be my new niece), she will have this lovely quilt ready and waiting to kick about on.


I had a lot of fun making this quilt, and was amazed at how it came together - I just followed Kelly's very clear Purse Strings directions and voila! A quilt emerged! I had fun collecting fabrics. The Giraffe print was the one that got me decided on the colour scheme, then of course some pink.


The fact that there are leaves on the trees and sunshine in the garden tell you just how long it has taken me to get these pics up - although I didn't want to spoil the surprise by posting until after the quilt had been safely delivered to my little sis.


I like the back too - it's cheerful don't you think?

 And the obligatory rolled quilt shot, modelled by my 80 year old Singer Rocket. Which I have recently had cleaned and fixed - I will get to use it over Christmas!
So come on Baby Girl, we can't wait to meet you - and I hope you like the quilt your Auntie made you.
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13 comments:

  1. Gemini Jen NZ20 December 2013 at 12:00

    Very very cool! I love the giraffes! Good job, have a very Merry Christmas (with lots of cuddles with your new neice, who will hopefully arrive in time!)

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    1. Bess21 December 2013 at 00:01

      Thanks Gemini, I will have to wait for cuddles though as she is in NYC, and I'm in London- Skype cuddles aren't quite the same! Merry Christmas to you too!

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  2. Jasmine20 December 2013 at 14:12

    I am sure this quilt will get lots of love. Both the giraffes and the backing are lots of fun!

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    1. Bess21 December 2013 at 00:02

      Thank you Jasmine, those giraffes are adorable - Merry Christmas!

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  3. Renee22 December 2013 at 18:10

    What a sweet baby quilt!

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  4. Bess26 December 2013 at 22:28

    Welcome to the world baby Ida! Born last night-( well done little sis! ) We can't wait to meet you xxx

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  5. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation3 January 2014 at 23:12

    Yay! I was so surprised when I saw this pop up in the link party. I am so glad you enjoyed my tutorial. This quilt looks amazing! I love the color combo- so fresh and happy!

    Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday and Happy 2014!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Bess5 January 2014 at 22:55

      So glad you like it! Like I said, it came together so easily- you are a good teacher! I'm now having fun with the leftover triangles. Thank you!

      Happy New Year!

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  6. LIttle Penguin Quilts4 January 2014 at 09:05

    So pretty! I love your color combination!

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  7. Cristina @ Pretty Little Quilts4 January 2014 at 15:12

    I am really going to have to add this to my 2014 "to do" list. Love everything about it:)

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    1. Bess5 January 2014 at 22:58

      I couldn't agree more- it is such a fun quilt to make!

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  8. RobinSue6 January 2014 at 13:14

    This quilt is lovely! This will be treasured for a long time. Congrats on the family's new addition.

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  9. Sweet Woodruff10 January 2014 at 15:05

    First, I love the fun pattern!! Second, I love the fabrics you chose. I love the colors , but also the prints. They show a lot of texture and movement and it all looks so good together. Just love it!

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