I made this quilt for my Grand-niece. I used left-over pastel 2" strips from making one of my sisters (her Nana) a log cabin quilt. So, now the two of them each have a quilt with some of the same fabric. Or at least - soon - I still have to bind my sister's quilt! This quilt measures 57X57 and, yes, I sent it out to my long arm quilter (I know, I know - some of you are just shaking your heads in amazement that I would send such a small top out - but look at the beautiful quilting...)
The panto is called Rosie and my quilter used a rainbow thread which my g-niece was very excited about.
I never really know how big to make a quilt. I like to keep kids quilts small enough that they will fit in the washing machine/dryer, but big enough to cuddle under and look pretty on a bed, but still small enough to carry around. Hummmm. So, I was just thrilled when my niece later sent me an e-mail saying this was a perfect sized quilt for a 6 year old. Phew!
The fun part about this quilt is that I put it together without too much thought. I just made some random rail-fence type blocks, added the borders with pieced blocks for the corners and sent it off to be quilted with the request for something flower-y. Really simple. But what a reception! I can't tell you how much my little g-niece loved this quilt. She smiled and smiled and smiled and petted it and took great care that the dogs wouldn't get on it (and she is a real dog lover, so this pretty much says it all!). Little Boy was pretty happy that she liked it so much too - he told her it is for having a picnic on! Her very happy reaction instantly made this one of my all-time favorite quilts to make and give away!
So, there you have it - a well-loved quilt! And, I leave you with this post for probably 2 weeks as I have alot of stuff to do, plus a trip. But I didn't want to leave a post about serging rags, of all things, to be my going away post!
12 comments:
Lovely quilt and lovely quilting :-) Have a good 2 weeks and a safe trip !
It's really a lovely quilt, and looks just right to me for a 6 yr old girl. You did good!!
Have a wonderful time on your trip, and come back soon!!! Hugs, Finn
It's a lovely quilt- what a great gift!
isn't it wonderful when you know the quilt will be well loved. It looks great, and will no doubt hide many a wonderful memory for your g-niece in the years to come...
way to go Evelyn...a perfect girl-y quilt, and so nice of your son to encourage using it for something fun :-) enjoy your time away!
Isn't it fun to give a quilt and have the receiver be so excited to get it! I gave my neice her graduation quilt last Satyrday and she was thrilled over it.
I love the quilting, she did a perfect job and you requested the perfect pattern. Very girl-y and flower-y and fun!
Don't feel bad, I've sent smaller stuff out to long armers... I couldn't quilt with my old machine & with my new one, it is unsure if I would ever get "aroundtuit" when it comes to quilting!
hand quilting? When can I quilt laughing? Although I am getting a bit tempted, just need to produce the right quilt for my effort...
Very sweet quilt, and that quilting pattern is awesome! Have fun, and see you when you get back.
I love your "fun" quilt taht you made without too much thought and your scraps! And how great that it will be loved! I love making fast fun quilts like that! and the quilting is great!
That certainly looks like a well loved quilt--and what a nice aunt to make it for a little girl. Have fun on your trip!
Lovely quilt...and making her so happy with it múst have been a wonderfull feeling..!
I love the soft look of this quilt.
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