Hello! It's been a while since my last blog post and I have so much to tell you! Life has been full and busy but I've managed to fit in some creative time. I started three quilts a few weeks ago and as they are all in the process of being gifted I will start sharing these with you.
I've been wanting to make an economy block quilt for some time. As this quilt is for my little grandson I wanted the focus block to be large enough to get his attention. Using this table by The Littlest Thistle the center blocks are cut at 6.5" resulting in a finished 12" block.
It took more time to troll my fabric stash for the right combination of colors and fun fussy cut motifs than it did to sew this one up.
The backing is an unbelievably soft minky from
Michael Miller. With simple meander quilting, this is one very soft and cozy quilt!
So, this is my grandson's third quilt from Nana and he is just six months old. At this rate, how many will he have by the time he is 18 years old?!
Hahaha I just finished my soon to be 18-yr old grandson's 3rd quilt for him at College...the fun never ends...;)))
ReplyDeleteI really like the Economy block a lot--your choices are lovely he'll have such fun with it...hugs, Julierose
Your time selecting those centers was well spent! This is one to keep him occupied for much time to come.
ReplyDeleteHayley says I have to pace myself. Sweet Pea already has 3 and she's 3 weeks old!!! I really love this one. What a great mix of pattern and color! And that awesome backing!!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! What a fun gift.
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter is 7 months old and she's already been gifted with 7 quilts, one for each month--I just can't stop making them. The photo of your lovely quilt on the wharf is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh that is a very cool quilt! I know what you mean about taking longer to find the fabrics than to actually sew it - that is the best kind of project if you ask me. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my all-time favorite quilt patterns! I especially like that you transformed it into an I-Spy quilt. He is going to LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteoh - this one is cute!! and that photo with the lake and fall foliage is sooo pretty! I'm sure you are loving that little guy to pieces :-)
ReplyDeleteDid you use a batting with that minky?
A wonderful quilt, so much to look at!
ReplyDeleteHOw did I miss this one!! I LOVE IT!!!! Can you by chance email me a link to the pattern??
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