I love meeting my ALYofF goals especially today as I celebrate my 30's retro, charm pack slice-n-dice baby quilt finish. It ended up being 38"x 38" square. Perfect size to cuddle baby in or lay down for nap time don't ya think.
I quilted it using a Butterflies Loops & Swirls pantograph in cream thread.
I like the contrast of the green backing and green polka-dot binding.
And do ya like this little gal with her swishing ribbon tail??
She was as easy as 1,2,3 to make!
First, I just took a piece of the elephant fabric and blew it up on a copy machine. Then, I traced her onto the shiny side of a piece of freezer paper and ironed her to the cream fabric. Finally, I then cut her out a 1/4" larger than the template and appliqued her onto the quilt. I embellished her with an orange running stitch using a perle cotton thread.
This was so fun to make! It will be a baby gift to my teaching partner. They are expecting their baby girl in December! I hope they use it a ton. Thanks for stopping by! I'm linking up with everyone else at ALYofF to share our September finish & others on my linky page.
With smiles!
Val:)
With smiles!
Val:)
This is just too, too cute!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Congrats on your ALYoF Sept finish! (I'm glad I still have some month left for mine.)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous baby quilt and I love the 3D aspect with the ribbon tail ... babies love 3D :)
ReplyDeletelove it, giving me ideas, the elephant edition is so cute. A great niece has requested a cot quit for a baby that id due soon, will wait till born as she does not know what she is having. All the other babies have had hardanger birth samplers but she has ajked for a quilt
ReplyDeletewhat a cute baby quilt! I love the contrast between backing and top! =)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will be used lots.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great size
great finish, I love the appliqued elephant
ReplyDeleteYour partner is going to be thrilled! That little elephant is so cute. What a happy quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the matching elephant. Congrats on getting it finished.
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent idea you had to enlarge the elephant motif! I'll will keep this trick in mind for sure. That's such a great way to make appliqués that goes with the theme in the motifs. I'm really glad I clicked to read your post. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet, I love the 30s fabrics for baby quilts!
ReplyDelete30s are so sweet - just right for baby quilts. Love the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sweet quilt Val. Nice colors.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to add the elephant! This will be a treasured gift I'm sure. Congrats on a wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh Val! That is just adorable! Such great fabrics for a baby quilt. I love the elephant. You gift will be enjoyed and loved for years.
ReplyDeleteLove the tail. I keep thinking of adding 3D elements and this is a lovely touch!
ReplyDeleteReally adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish. It's a pretty and fun baby quilt. Her teaching partner has to love it.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet, the elephant applique is a great touch!
ReplyDeleteThis is very sweet and good size for cuddle. I have to make a baby blanket for a new great nephew to be. I am always on the look out for baby boy things. great job!
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