SavedByGrace

I made this little quilt for my first grandbaby. Grandchild #2 is on the way. I want to make something similar, but not a repeat of this quilt. I would like to do something with applique again, but don't know what. Any suggestions?

quiltingshorttimer

do you know the sex of baby #2? If a boy, maybe cars/trucks/bus/airplane etc? And if a girl, maybe flowers/kitties/puppies etc? Or maybe that pattern that uses the babies with the funny facial features? (not sure of pattern designer but think it's Amy Brackman??)

MadQuilter

Cute quilt and cute baby. For #2 you could alternate 4-patch or 9-patch with basic blocks that you can use for your applique.

SavedByGrace

We do not know the sex of the baby. I had a similar thought.....think I can get both a boy and girl quilt done by January??

canmitch1971

Do the next one with toys appliqued on it. I made a quilt for my grandson...I put a train, ball, wagon, a top and several other toy, a bat and ball, etc

SavedByGrace

That's a great idea! I was thinking about doing the colors too.....each square appliqued with things of a certain color, along with the name of the color appliqued as well. But I really like the toy idea, too! Thanks!

zozee

What a darling, beautiful baby!! Oh, my goodness! Nothing on earth compares to the beauty of a baby. I can't wait till grandchildren come along.

Oh, were you asking about quilt ideas? Haha. I got a little sidetracked. The toy idea is a good one. You could use a mix of blues and greens which would be suitable for boy or girl.

quilting cat

Hand drawn (country style) hearts and stars? I also like the suggestion of alternating with 4- or 9-patch squares.

SavedByGrace

Do you mean using 4 or 9-patch squares in place of the yellow squares or the appliqued squares? What would you put in the other squares then? The yellow is minky, which I planned to use again.....(after I swore I'd never work with it again!).

daisydawg

love the quilt, and what a darling baby.