Fortunately I found the perfect pattern in the Spring/ Summer edition of Fresh Quilts. The pattern, by Gudrun Erla, was actually for a wallhanging but I reasoned that it would also be ideal for a baby quilt.
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| Image of What does the Fox say? from Fresh Quilts Spring/Summer 2014 |
The QAYG technique I mentioned in my previous post was a revelation. I took longer to work out the fabric placement than it did to actually make the quilt!
Basically the blocks were pieced into strips and then attached together and quilted to the wadding and backing in one step. I was a bit worried about keeping my lines straight on the diagonal but it worked out fine.
This is how the quilting looks from the back, it is perhaps more minimal than I might otherwise have done but it would be easy to add extra quilting as each strip is added.
The backing fabric had also been lurking in my stash for a while as it was a lucky find in the fabric bins at my local Abakhan store when we lived in Riga. I was delighted when I discovered that I had more than enough of it to back this quilt.
With the seagull theme of the fabric the applique had to be a boat! I shall not embarrass myself by telling you how many times it took for me to get the fusible web applique sails the right way round though :) Let's just say that I was very happy when I finally got it to work!
The stats for the quilt are;
Pattern by Gudrun Erla in Fresh Quilts Spring/Summer 2014
Fabric Seagull Flock by Thomas Knauer for Andover Fabrics
Size 35" x 43"
Quilting QAYG
It is what feels like my first for a long time Friday finish too, so I am linking it up to
Crazy Mom Quilts
Such a pretty little quilt. The fabric you've used is perfect for a little babyboy. It's so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great baby boy quilt.
ReplyDeletethat is really sweet! Well done on such a quick finish!
ReplyDeleteNice combo and pattern. Well done!
ReplyDeleteAdorable baby quilt! The sailboat applique is my favorite part. It is such a great feeling to be able to make a quilt from stash fabric, especially when there is enough for the backing too!
ReplyDeleteIt will be one to treasure for a long time - it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric and a beautiful quilt, Fiona. Love the addition of the boat.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteFiona it's beautiful! I agree with Pam - I love the addition of the boat - it's the perfect added touch :) I've had the same problem with the fusible web - I do letters a lot so you can imagine how that goes sometimes :D
ReplyDeletePerfect baby quilt! I like the blocks on the diagonal and the added appliqué. How awesome to have had exactly what you needed in your stash :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the added detail of the boat. :)
ReplyDeleteDelightful - love the fabrics and the boat is just right. I'm sure it's a quilt that will be snuggled under for many years!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, and thanks for the tip on QAYG. I'd forgotten you can do it this way, and I think piecing and quilting in one go is ideal for small quilts.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this will be one very cosy little boy in your cold north-eastern winter who will love the sailing boat, cresting the waves of his quilt.
Great quilt!!! Love the fabric choices. What a lucky grand-nephew you have!! Visiting (and new subscriber) from Finish It Up Friday
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Great choice, and I'm sure it will be gratefully received :o)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I can't believe you've never made a baby quilt! Looks like you're a natural...a beautiful little quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe orange and blue is a great combination for a baby boy. What a lucky guy he is to have you as a great aunt.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your link at TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteFab quilt, and congratulation on becoming a great grandma!!!! I timed one of these quilts - 90 minutes to binding!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous quilt Fiona. Love the quilt as you go method too. Congrats on the birth of your grand nephew! Marie x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and the design is classic so will not be 'grown out of', instead it will a much loved present, from a much loved Aunt, for many years to come!
ReplyDeleteLovely wee quilt, and a nice image of you footering about with Bondaweb.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt and perfect for a baby boy xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a great quilt and your boat makes it extra special. Reversing images for using fusible web catches everyone out at some point - it was just your turn this time!
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Your baby quilt came out so pretty. I made the Fox quilt from that pattern and was also amazed at how fast the quilting went. I like the idea of using different appliques to make each quilt different.
ReplyDeletevery pretty, I'm sure it will be well loved.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I love the boat and the colours are so soothing and calm. I bet it will be well loved.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely baby quilt! I like the way you quilted it :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new arrival to the family. That is a really cute quilt. I've not done quilt as you go yet but have a course booked. Sorry I was so late commenting but I've had a nasty virus and I'm still in bed!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, the colours are so soft. Congrats on the new addition to the family!
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