Friday, October 7, 2016

Dinosaur Quilt Finished

I have a "dinomite" finish today!
This quilt has been so much fun to make for our grand-guys third birthday.
It measure 36"x45", just big enough to cover his "car" bed, yet small enough for him to carry around.
 I contemplated a few different options for the binding but really like the look of this scrappy one.

 
 As you see, I did decide to just use a cute dinosaur pantograph I had.
It gave the quilt that even, all over quilting I wanted...and well the more dinosaurs the better!
The pantograph seemed to work okay with the applique...so we're good.
(You can click HERE to see how I made the appliqued dinosaurs.)

I finished it by added my traditional "numbered" birthday label on the back 
along with my "grandma loves you" tag. (smiles!)
 Like most kids I'm sure, he is not alone in enjoying the texture and softness of minky and well, red is his favorite color right now...so I think this quilt is going to keep him wrapped in many quilty hugs!

We're off to see him this weekend but I couldn't resist sharing a picture of him enjoying birthday cupcakes with his preschool friends. Happy Birthday Buddy!! See ya soon!

Val's Quilting Studio

14 comments:

  1. He is a cutie and so is his quilt. He will love that.

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  2. Love the smile on his face. Cute photo. I'm sure there will be an even bigger smile when he sees his quilt. It's fantastic and love the panto. I have been using minkee on the back of all my small quilts as it is so cuddly. Enjoy your weekene with the little man.

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  3. Your quilt is precious and so is little cutie! I love the quilt and might make one for my grandson. Hugs,

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  4. Congrats on a very fun finish. Your little guy is going to be so happy with that quilt. Enjoy the party this weekend.

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  5. such a fun quilt and he will certainly learn all about dinosaurs etc

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  6. I love this fun quilt, Val. Your little guy is going to LOVE this. Love the dinosaur pantograph....there can never been too many dinosaurs on a little boy's quilt. Enjoy your special weekend, lovely Val.

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  7. Great birthday quilt! I agree, the more dinosaurs, the better :)

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  8. Great quilt. I love the dinosaur pattern

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  9. That quilt is DINOMITE and he is precious. Have a wonderful time with him!

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  10. I always thought the bigger the better with quilts, but my Monkey has taught me recently that smaller is easier to drag around. This is super cute!

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  11. Cute finish for a cutie. They grow up fast don't they.

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  12. Aww Val, your little guy is adorable! How fast he is growing.
    Love, Love, Love your fun dinosaur quilt! He will too. :)

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I have to admit, your comments make me smile! Thanks for sharing and for letting me know you stopped by. I Hope your day is awesome!

Val:)