Elephant Parade
 

I volunteered to make a baby quilt for the daughter of a dear friend. We have been friends since second grade, even though she moved away in sixth. I asked the daughter her nursery colors etc. and she said they were decorating around a wall hanging they purchased in Thailand on their honeymoon, but were decorating around an elephant theme. I also knew her mom (my friend) had repainted a dresser/changing table white with navy drawer fronts, and the crib was a charcoal gray.

Here is the wall hanging they were decorating around:
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Finally found a navy, Bohemian type paisley that I thought would make a good background and went with different colored elephants, like the wall hanging. The batting is Hobbs 80/20 and the backing a thick gray Minkie, soft enough for tummy time on the floor. The elephant ears are 3 D. No pattern, just my crazy concoction.

By the way, his name is Norwegian, like the daughter's paternal side.

She received it yesterday and immediately emailed me that she was blown away. Hope that is a good thing LOL Her mom (my friend) posted pictures on Facebook for everyone to see, so guess it was. : )

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Love your elephants & your beautiful quilting.

very nicely done

A very creative quilt! Well done!

Cutest elephant quilt ever! Love those 3D ears!

Adorable. You quilting is great.

Very cute!

Very cute, great quilting.

love it..it is beautiful

Well done!!!

It is so adorable. Cute ears!

love those flappy ears!

Thank you for sharing.

How cute that is.

A lovely quilt!!

Very cute!

Very nice looking quilt and your quilting really makes it pop. Is that ruler work? Good job.

I would be blown away, too (this is a very good thing!)

Oh my, what a beautiful job you did. I would have been a little overwhelmed after seeing the wall hanging but you really nailed it.

Beautifully done.

Those elephants are so cute! Love it!

Rob

I can see why she loved it!

What a great job you did with your applique! Great color choices for your elephants and a lovely quilt all around.

Love it. Floppy ears are the greatest. Crazy about the baby and his big heart. BrendaK

You put a lot of thought and planning into your quilt and it shows. Sounds like the Mom appreciated your time and talents. The colors go so well with the wall hanging. The baby elephant with the heart steals the show.

This is a beautiful quilt and will be loved forever!

Sweet quilt!

Love those ears!

WOW, love your quilt and quilting. What a great name they chose.

Beautiful quilt!

Adorable quilt!! Love the elephants.

Beautiful. Love the elephants and the quilting is wonderful!

Too cute. It made me smile!

Oh My Gosh...this is the cutest quilt - I love it....I love Elephants...One time when we was on our Family Summer Vacation I actually got to ride on a Elephant....it was kinda a bumpy ride but I love riding on Elephants. They are so gentle and so cute and adorable. I love them. Your Quilt is so beautiful. Congratulations on your beautiful Finish Quilt.

I love it !!!!

Terrific Job!!!!!!!!! Your elephant ears are above anything I could do without a pattern.

lovely baby quilts