Baby shower gift for my neice
 

This shower was last August, the baby was born in October 2014. Obviously it takes me a while to post pics!
I used a free pattern http://www.mccallsquilting.com/quick...ttern_Download

I still have trouble sometimes getting seams lined up so to me, this pattern was perfect. The blocks were pieced in a random pattern, so though the corners had to match, the sections did not have to match the block next to it.

I figured the quilt was for a baby so experimented with fmq. I found a free coloring book online and used those images to stitch throughout. They kind of looked like a kid drew them so my fmq didn't have to be perfect. The parents live out in the country and have a pond, so the bugs and critters and stuff were perfect. I figured the Mom would get lots of little baby stuff so I made this a bit bigger, envisioning using it while out laying by the pond this summer.

I stitched using thread the color of the block for the stippling and SID, and used black thread for the critters

It was fun to make, and now I'm a 'GREAT Aunt!'

love the little critters.

Love it. Adding the critters was a great idea.

Very nice modern design. The critters are so cute---very creative addition!

cute quilt and pattern!!

Your free motion critters are so cute. This quilt will be enjoyed for a long time.

Great looking quilts!

Very nice baby quilt.

Super work. Looks great. BrendaK

I love the look of this quilt, and it can be used to teach the baby its colors as it gets older.