There are two wonderful new additions to our family! Two of our nieces had babies recently, which means I can finally share the baby quilts I made for them.
Both of the baby quilts were based on the Star Cluster block pattern by Judy Martin. Her pattern is written to make either a 12" or a 16" block, but I scaled it up to finish at 32". Then I added some borders so each quilt finished at 40" x 50".
The first quilt to be finished was made in turquoise/teal and golden yellow with added borders of flying geese. The second photo has light coming from the side, which lets the quilting stitching show up better.
Here is the flannel fabric that was used on the back.
The second quilt has even more colors, and the added border is pinwheels.
And another great flannel for the back.
Of course, the best thing about making baby quilts is seeing their new owners with the quilts. I received wonderful photos of them from their mothers. The quilts look very oversized with the newborns, but I know that won't last long. We can't wait to meet these little ones in person!
This is Mariella...
and this is Rolan.
Linking up with:
Needle & Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation
Finished or Not Friday at Alycia Quilts
Whoop Whoop Friday at Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Let's Make Baby Quilts at Michelle's Romantic Tangle
Oh Scrap! at Quilting is more fun than Housework
Both quilts AND their babies are AWESOME!! While I really like Mariella's quilt, Rolan's more colors equals more better to my scrappy self. Nice job, Auntie!
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are lovely, but the babies totally outshine them! And rightly so! It's always fun to see one of our quilts in action...makes it all worth it even more!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! - babies made me smile out loud! The babies are so tiny and in a few months they will be grabbing the blankets and racing down the hall. What a great gift to measure the babies by as well. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love them and the babies are adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I don't know what is the most cute, the quilts or the babies!!! Adorbs!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are WONDERFUL baby quilts !!!
ReplyDeleteOh the cuteness overload... babies.... I love them on their quilts and I know they are thinking that they can't wait to hug you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern! But the babies are definitely the “stars”! Thanks for sharing, and hopefully you get to meet those greats soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet babies and adorable quilts!! The only thing to make these photos even more special would be puppies!!
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable babies on beautiful quilts!
ReplyDeleteLove them!!! Already printed out the pattern. I like the two color best. Aren't new babies wonderful, especially these days!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! My favorite is the second with more colors. Adorable little ones.
ReplyDeleteSweet!...both the quilts and the new additions.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new cuties added to the family. The quilts worked out so well. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThey are both great quilts and cute babies! Congratulations on the additions to your family!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts and adorable babies!
ReplyDeleteWonderful baby quilts. Even better - seeing the babies!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new additions. They look so cute on the quilts and I know they will love them as they outgrow them. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely quilts and beautiful newborns! So fun!
ReplyDeleteBabies on quilts are the best photos!!! Beautiful!!! 💝
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