Wednesday, August 19, 2026

More Elephants & Baby News From Missy

Missy made a 2nd elephant baby quilt! Isn't it adorable!!!
Quilt Info:
Maker: Missy
Pattern: Elephants from Laundry Basket Quilts
Size: 34" x 38"
Batting: Quilters Dream 100% Cotton
Thread: Glide--Cream
Pantograph: Alouette ⤵️ from Totally Quilted
This baby of a family friend arrived last week! Missy assured me she has the binding ready to go and gift!
"Alouette" feather quilting goes so well with heirloom baby quilts!
Missy used all William Morris prints on this quilt, mostly from the line "Strawberry Thief". The backing also is a William Morris print. ⤵️
This particular block is so sweet, with gentle deer grazing!⤵️
And a couple other close-ups of these beautiful prints...⤵️
Beautiful heirloom baby quilt!!!
And here is Missy's brand new granddaughter with her elephant quilt--the first one Missy made! What a perfectly beautiful baby!!!
Here's a reminder of that first elephant quilt Missy made for her granddaughter that is in the background above. ⤵️ More details on that quilt here, from 3 weeks ago. 
Welcome to all the new babies!!!

29 comments:

  1. Another sweet Ellie quilt and what a precious grand baby Missy!

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    1. Thank you! We are all so smitten with her, and I am so glad they are using the quilt! (Missy)

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  2. Oh that baby is so pretty! Missy outdid herself with this quilt, it is just gorgeous.

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    1. Thank you - she is so precious! Nancy's quilting just MAKES these little quilts! I can't wait to get the binding on the latest one and give it to this sweet little couple and their new baby boy! (Missy)

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  3. These elephant quilts are just wonderful, Nancy! I bet Missy's family and friends just love them. You always pick the perfect quilting for each client quilt, too!

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    1. They are so much fun to make! I agree, Nancy's quilting is always perfect! (Missy)

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  4. those are pretty elephant quilts and not just one but two of them and such a cute baby too

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  5. So much fun! Beautifully made and quilted!

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  6. What a beautiful little girl! I love the first and second ellie quilts! They are so pretty!

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  7. The quilt is gorgeous and beautifully made. Lovely fabrics and a beautiful backing choice.
    Lovely choice of feathers quilting, too.
    And of course the grandbaby is totally adorable. What a beautiful photo!

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    1. Thank you! We are all head over heels of course, and excited to give the latest elephant quilt to its precious little recipient! (Missy)

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  8. Such a pretty quilt, and it looks so different with the darker fabrics. The elephant pattern is so cool!

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    1. Thank you - it is a fun pattern! The beautiful quilting really makes the quilt, I think. (Missy)

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  9. Aaw congratulations to Missy on her new beautiful grandbaby. The elephant is so beautiful. The combination of the fabrics and quilting makes it look so elegant. Beautiful job by both of you. I wish you a lovely day, Nancy. Hugs.

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  10. Thank you! (Missy)

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  11. You and Missy make a great team. Love how each of her grandchildren receive an elephant quilt. Also fun is how one elephant is walking in opposition to the herd.

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  12. Those elephant quilts are so sweet.

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  13. Ooooh, I hadn't noticed on the previous quilt that the elephants' tails also matched their ears! Sweet and lovely quilt, bravo Missy! Bravo Nancy for this adorable feather quilting! Thank you for sharing and linking up!

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  14. Yes, it is ADORABLE! Missy rocks again! Well done!

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  15. That precious baby is so kissable!! Adorable elephant quilts. Missy has chosen surprising fabrics that end up being perfect in the elephants. Your quilting is gorgeous.

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  16. Beautiful quilt for a new baby! Your feather quilting is the perfect compliment. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2026/08/19/wednesday-wait-loss-498

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  17. How sweet. Babies are so precious and such a blessing. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.

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  18. I just love these elephant quilts and Alouette makes it look like windy blown feathers blowing around those cute elephants! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.

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  19. Those are so adorable elephants! Just love it. And a darling baby. So sweet.

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  20. Both elephant quilts are so cute! The quilting looks great on the most recent one.

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  21. I figured out why my comments are anonymous...who signed my out when I wasn't looking? Ha, ha!
    The elephant quilts are so special...love how they show off the fabrics! But even more special is the photo of the baby...thanks for sharing this adorable and precious little soul! ❤️

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