Many Firsts in this Quilt for my Great Nephew
 

Firsts: Used a pre-cut: a jelly roll
first stars
first pinwheels (see back)
first FMQing
The pattern is Stars and Strips from Atkinson Designs. It's large for a baby quilt: 46 x 56, but he can drag it around for a long time. This is a very easy pattern, no points to match!

I put it in the mail yesterday, with more than a little separation anxiety!

Now, bear with me, cause I haven't posted a picture in a long time, since the new website software was installed.

The first is of the pieced top before the borders
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Ok, picture size is pretty small; I resized it per Patrice's instructions, but it's from my cell phone, so.....

Next is the finished quilt front
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and the back
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and the label
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I forgot to take a close-up of the FMQ, it's not the greatest, but from a galloping horse...
And, no more quilt pictures with my cell phone.

Wonderfull quilt . Great job on all your firsts. Your nephew will love it and made from his aunt is special

Very nice quilt. I like the added border

I love the border. So much better than a plain one. That's all I do is plain borders - I may need to step out of my comfort zone on the next one! Love your colors throughout also.

Awesome job! At least the baby won't outgrow it quickly.

Very nice! what a good idea you had for the border. I yet have to try FMQ... I like the way you identified your quilt congratulations!

Very lovely. A great job on your "firsts"!

Oh, that's a terrific quilt! It's a nice boy-ish design and the fabrics you picked out fit perfectly. He is sure to treasure it.

Just terrific, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

What a great quilt, and I wasn't on a galloping horse!

very nice

Great quilt. Really like the border. Good job!

Beautiful quilt!!! You did a wonderful job on all of your 'firsts'!!! :)

I think it's great. I think easy patterns are great in that they produce simple, yet striking results.

Thanks for sharing this lovely quilt...

Love your quilt !!!! Thanks for sharing.

Great job!

Awesome quilt. I know your nephew will treasure this quilt in years to come. Thanks for sharing with us.

Oh my! I love everything about this quilt! The colors are great! The pattern is nifty! And I, too, love, love, love the borders. I'm a "plain borders" gal, too (by the time I get to the borders, I'm so sick of the quilt I'm working on that I just want it DONE) & this inspires me to step out of that box. Great job! Thanks for sharing this little gem with us!

Wonderful job you did on your quilt of many firsts. I love the colors your chose, and your nephew will just love it.

You did a great job!!

What a lovely quilt! and I really like the backing too! Great job!

Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW! It looks fantastic!!!
You succeeded in everything! :)