A Baby Quilt in Reserve
 

Hi, it has been a while since I have posted a picture. Some times life gets in the way of living. My husband and I have 19 grandchildren who many of them now have families of their own. I never know when someone is going to call and say, "Granny, we are going to have a baby." I am trying to get a few baby quilts in "Reserve" for that occasion. I had a lot of left over strips from other baby blankets. So I cut a few more and this is the result. It will fit a standard baby crib. I used flannel "hand prints" for the backing. Think I should applique a little teddy bear or elephant on the front even though it is already quilted. I think I might be able to do a blanket stitch on the top layer. What do you think?

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That looks so sweet as it is. Appliqué on top would just make it that much more special

cute quilt

I think it looks precious! It's so cozy and warm made with love from Grandmother. What more could one want?

What a neat idea. My husband's cousin does that too. She and her husband used to foster exchange students from other countries. Now when she hears of one getting married or having a baby she is ready.

nice background fabric. wow to 19 grandchildren.

Cute quilt. I wouldn't quilt anything on the quilt because it probably won't show up.

I agree. Won't take that long since you have the basics down. You can always add as soon as you hear if it's a boy or a girl and add a little skirt or cap or overalls to it.

I would definitely appliqué an elephant, teddy or whatever. It is already cute & an appliqué will make it that much better! I would do the blanket stitch by machine. Use white thread, or whatever main colour your backing is, in your bobbin and the stitching will hardly be noticeable on the back.

Very pretty baby quilt & such a good idea to have one on hand.