The top for this quilt was made as part of the Disappearing 9-Patch quilt-along at The Crafty Quilter back in June. The fabrics I used were the "Inner Light Gradations" line by Debra Lunn & Michael Mrowka for Timeless Treasures. I've had this collection of fabrics sitting on my shelf for many years--time to use some of it up!
The quilt top came together very quickly. I love using a simple pattern that really shows off the beautiful fabric. I found the perfect tie-dye flannel to use for the backing. Flannel is always my first choice for backing a baby quilt.
I kept the quilting very simple, just stitch-in-the-ditch along all the seams. It was bound in the same black fabric as the contrast in the piecing. The quilt measured 39.5" x 48" before washing, then shrank up to 38.75" x 46.5" after it was washed and dried.
The reason I hadn't shared photos of the quilt earlier is because it was a gift for my niece's new baby boy, and I wanted to wait until they had received the quilt before posting. Here is Lucas enjoying his new quilt!
I'm linking up with Let's Make Baby Quilts at Michelle's Romantic Tangle, Whoop Whoop Friday at Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Finished or Not Friday at Alycia Quilts, and the Rainbow Scrap Challenge at soscrappy (even though this quilt isn't scrappy.)
Julie in GA
That's gorgeous, Julie -- fantastic use of the fabric, and LOVE seeing the little cutie pie stretched out on the finished quilt! :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of that stash fabric!! You managed to find just the right flannel for the backing. Lucky baby Lucas!
ReplyDeleteSo handsome! And the quilt is wonderful too. ;^)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! He will have lots of adventures with that quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Especially with baby Lucas loving it. Congratulations on the finish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt!! and the baby.... so cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Even more perfect though with an adorable baby! So glad you found just the right pattern to put your fabric to good use!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Julie! I love it! And that was even before it had such a cute baby on top :)
ReplyDeleteSweet quilt, and a sweet baby! Very nice finish!
ReplyDeleteThat really was the perfect pattern for that beautiful fabric! So great to see that one finished!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I always forget about the Disappearing 9-Patch block. I don't think I've ever seen an "undesirable" quilt made from it. Pretty sure Lucas LOVES his new quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! Sure wish that fabric was still available. I'm new to quilting, but I would like to make something like that for my granddaughter for her first birthday.
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