Our daughter is expecting our first grandchild any day now! Here's the latest quilt I made for her:
Pattern: Fresh Faces by LJ Simon
Size: 36" X 48"
Batting: Quilters Dream Poly
Thread: Glide 60--Cream
Quilting: Echoed Swirls by Longarm League
Interesting Info: I feel guilty when I make a quilt from a kit, since I have a great fabric collection! But this pattern is only available as a kit right now.
The solid fabrics in the kit are shot cottons. I made a few changes in the colors, as I couldn't see having a tan colored apple or a washed out rainbow! The bear got a color makeover, also, and the elephant got a more colorful flower!
I used Heat N Bond Lite, gifted to me from my Bee Sista, Kathleen McMusing--thanks, Kathleen!
I love this quilting--Echoed Swirls:
All twelve of the blocks:
We're very excited to meet this new little bundle of joy!!!
Grace and peace!!! ~Nancy
Linking up with Midweek Makers, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle & Thread Thursday, Put Your Foot Down, Creative Compulsions, TGIFF, Let's Make Baby Quilts (first Friday of every month), Whoop Whoop, Peacock Party, Finished Friday, Beauties Pageant, Patchwork & Quilts.
That is SEW darling, Nancy!! Waiting for the good news. Best of luck to your daughter for a speedy delivery!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely adorable quilt! You must be so excited for the new arrival!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so adorable. It will be loved and treasured. My favorite blocks are the bears of course! Love the elephant block too. I'm looking forward to this little bundle of joy's arrival too!
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Oh now that is just the cutest quilt to greet the new grandbaby!! I totally understand the wanting to use your stash but you did all right in purchasing this kit;)
ReplyDeleteSo precious- do you free motion quilting or is it computer driven! New baby will love this precious quilt!
ReplyDeleteEchoed Swirls is a computerized pantograph.
DeleteAdorable quilt !!! and I lOVE that echoed swirls quilting too!
ReplyDeleteSuch excitement!! Beautiful and fun looking quilt. Enjoy your first grandchild. Evidently you don’t know if it’s a boy or girl. Those are the best surprises.
ReplyDeleteWell, congratulations in your excitement about expecting this new baby! This quilt is so adorable and the large images will be wonderful for those new eyes :-) It is really cute and will bring delight!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly lovely; and what a blessing this little one will be. You gotta do what you gotta for the grandkids and this one will love this fun, interesting quilt. Great job, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely adorable Nancy!!! I am so excited for all of you and can't wait to hear the happy news!!! Love and best wishes for a safe and speedy delivery!!!
ReplyDeleteCutest quilt ever!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy! I am SO thrilled for you. Your first grandchild!!! It's the best thing e.v.e.r. as many of your friends can and do tell you, I'm sure. What an adorable quilt. The quilting looks beautiful - the swirls are just perfect to give the whole piece a bit of movement and to tie all the blocks together. I can hardly wait to see a picture of the new baby wrapped in your love. Congrats to all of you and many blessing to the new baby and momma. {{Hugs}} a bunch for all of you. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt for a very lucky baby! I hope all goes well for mom, baby, and the whole family for this very welcome first grandchild!
ReplyDeleteA first grandchild is so exciting! Your quilt is so adorable and the quilting is perfect. I love those echoed swirls! Thanks for linking to TGIFF :)
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely one of the cutest applique baby quilts I’ve seen in a long time! Your going to love being a grandma! It’s a great “gig”, I’m looking for a Noah’s Ark baby quilt pattern. We are expecting a new addition to our family too. A great nephew is due in February and will live in your neck of the woods!
ReplyDeleteOh, so cute, you have done an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt! I can't wait to hear baby news!
ReplyDeleteoh how cute - and how exciting!! a new baby!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just the cutest thing, Nancy! What a wonderful, whimsical gift. And congratulations on being a new Grandma! So exciting and happy :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! And congratulations ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this precious baby quilt!
That is a delightful quilt. Lots of fun and great colours.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the news.
So cute!!! Good luck and congrats!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATONS on becoming a grandma! Yea! :) Beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Such an exciting time for you! Wonderful quilt so sweet and heart warming! Love, love your quilting but then I always do. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteMany congrats on your impending grandmotherhood! The quilt is adorable and will be featured in this week’s Creative Compulsions.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is adorable!! I love the the pattern, the changes you made to the kit fabrics, and the quilting design. I want to know more about the Quilter's Dream Poly batting, too. I have never tried it but am interested in experimenting with it since I was so disappointed by how my fancy custom quilting was obscured by the shrinkage and puckering of the cotton batting after washing. Is the all-poly batting a better choice for modern quilts? How does it drape? Any bearding issues? I'd love to know which battings you stock and/or use most often for customer quilts and which are your favorites. But most of all, I want to know if the baby was born yet. We want pictures, Madame Grandmama!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful baby quilt! The color changes that you have made are perfect, too. Plus, your quilting really makes this! Congratulations on your new future grandchild!
ReplyDeleteThat's adorable!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt! Each animal is so cute, it's hard to pick a favorite. Congratulations on the soon to be new addition to the family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect baby quilt! Congratulations on becoming a grandma. I love being a grandma and spending time with my grandkids. It is a joy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first grand baby! This is such a sweet little quilt. oxoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, what a great little quilt! You must be so excited about a first grand baby :-) Now you can make the quilt again or use any part of it again since you have the pattern that came with the kit! Take care.
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