Expecting a Baby!
10-17-2019, 07:28 AM
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Expecting a Baby!
No, not I!
My son and his wife will be parents in November. What is an Abuela to do in that situation? Make a quilt, of course!
I was going to try to make a calm, sedate baby quilt, but my style choices are usually about as peaceful as a riot. Once I saw the Laurel Burch flannel--I was a goner. No more plans for pale green and grey--I wanted her wild animals.
I went with a simple pattern to show off the fabrics. Also, since today's babies lie ON quilts more than UNDER them, I wanted something without too many seams to create uncomfortable lumps.
I made sure that I didn't make the top too wide--I wanted to showcase the backing fabric without having to interrupt the pattern to widen it. It finished at 42" x 54".
I had such fun working with these prints. I would find myself staring into the animals' eyes, just enjoying Burch's artistry. I hope my granddaughter enjoys it, too.
My son and his wife will be parents in November. What is an Abuela to do in that situation? Make a quilt, of course!
I was going to try to make a calm, sedate baby quilt, but my style choices are usually about as peaceful as a riot. Once I saw the Laurel Burch flannel--I was a goner. No more plans for pale green and grey--I wanted her wild animals.
I went with a simple pattern to show off the fabrics. Also, since today's babies lie ON quilts more than UNDER them, I wanted something without too many seams to create uncomfortable lumps.
I made sure that I didn't make the top too wide--I wanted to showcase the backing fabric without having to interrupt the pattern to widen it. It finished at 42" x 54".
I had such fun working with these prints. I would find myself staring into the animals' eyes, just enjoying Burch's artistry. I hope my granddaughter enjoys it, too.
10-17-2019, 07:41 AM
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That is wild indeed! Looking at the first 2 pics I thought...OK. Seeing the 3rd was so delightful to see how vibrant and colorful and interesting it is. I love it. I was not familiar with Laurel Burch designs.
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