Batiks and Babies
Batiks and babies are on my mind here at Pieceful Thoughts today. While I am procrastinating on other projects, I pulled out some batik strips and whipped them up into a quilt top.
The batiks are leftover from two other quilts I made, one for my daughter and one for friend who let us stay at her cabin. They are bright greens and blue batiks; very calming and fun to work with.
The pattern is a free download I found a few years ago. I used this pattern for my daughter’s quilt, so I knew it would be easy to do again. However, I miscalculated in one step of the cutting so things don’t quite match up correctly. No matter, this is going to be a practice quilt for me as I learn free motion quilting.
Babies and Baby Quilts
Both of the finished baby quilts are in their new homes, and just in time too! One of the babies has arrived. A beautiful little girl named Sophia Joan. I can’t wait to meet her and see her with the quilt. The day I took the picture, which was, of course the morning I was handing it off, was rainy and cloudy, so the pictures aren’t the best. I hope to have some better ones to show you soon!
The Mini Periwinkle Quilt was given to my cousin Deb, who is the grandmother of the soon-to-arrive little girl. We are all waiting, (im)patiently for her to make her appearance! Here’s a picture of the quilt, taken on yet another very wet, dark day. This pattern is from the Missouri Star Quilt Company, and the fabric is Sugar Pie by Lella Boutique.
The rest of the week has been spent secret sewing, in anticipation of the 12 Days of Christmas in July blog hop! I’m looking forward to sharing my project with you!
Linking up today with Jennifer at The Inquiring Quilter, Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts, and Susan at Quilt Fabrication.
Wendy
16 Comments
karenfae
always nice to anxiously await a baby! We only have one expecting in my very large extended family this year – sometimes we have 4 or 5! it seems like it has been slowing down a lot in recent years now – this generation of the “kids” are taking their time — the quilts are all nice!
Vicki in MN
You go girl-just keep whipping out those projects;)
Laura Piland
All three of these are really great!
Needle and Foot
New babies bring such joy. What a fun time for your family.
I really like the pattern for the strip quilt Wendy. Do you remember the name of it or where you found it?
piecefulwendy
I’ll find it and get back to you!
Nancy Bekedam
Such great quilt finishes! You are really sewing fast!
somethingrosemade14
Coincidentally, I just purchased some batiks, which I never do and I made two baby tops yesterday. Hmmmm.
Susan
Wonderful baby quilts! Thanks for sharing today on Midweek Makers
piecefulwendy
Thanks once again for hosting, Susan!
Louise Hornor
Happy, cheerful quilts for the new little ones! And I’m looking forward to your Christmas hop post 🙂
smilesfromkate
Blues and greens, a winning combination in my book. Your baby quilts are so sweet, I especially like the second one. I thought you said you need practice with FMQ? The quilting on the first one looks lovely.
shelteringhaven
I always love seeing your beautiful work, Wendy! And….since my granddaughter is the recipient of one of those beautiful quilts, I’m especially thrilled to say “thank you”!
piecefulwendy
You’re very welcome, my friend!
Sandra Healy
I love your blue and green batik quilt, Wendy, the colours work so well together. x
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Sandra!
inquiringquilter
Yum! The batik quilt is so wonderful. I love the photo of it in the dappled shade because it seems so peaceful, just like the colors. The baby quilts are both adorable. The quilting is beautiful! Thanks for linking up to Wednesday Wait Loss.