Granddaughter's Birthday Lap Quilt
 

I made this for my granddaughter who will be seven this week. Her Mom 'sneaked' her outgrown clothes to me over a year ago and I just now got around to making the quilt. I love the pattern and made the dresses cut from her old clothes.

I added some applique with decorations cut from the original items, including tags and labels. The quilt was a bit thick where the dresses (with heat and bond) were so I did not quilt over them but added white heart buttons to them.

I gave it to her today and she was remembering what the dresses had originally been. It was a good gift for her!
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Really lovely idea. The quilt and her look so so cute!!!

Fabulous idea and great quilt. Your DGD is just so darling!

Super cute! Yeah DFW :D

Her smile tells it all - that is a cute quilt!!!

Such a cute idea, and she looks just as happy as a clam! Her smile made me smile before I even noticed the quilt. lol

Darling quilt and precious picture of a pretty GD!

That is so clever and think how she will be able to identify everyone of those clothes she use to wear!

Very pretty and pretty Granddaughter too. Great idea.

Look at the happiness radiating from that cute face! You did it Grandma, you made your granddaughter so happy!

Me, too... in fact, I'm still smiling! She's a total cutie pie & that quilt is fabulous! Great job!

Cute, cute. cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is so cute! She should love it! I do!

That is so cute, what a wonderful memory quilt for her-she sure is a cutie too Grandma!

What a beautiful little girl and a pretty quilt. Such a cute pattern and you can tell she loves it. Good job!

Really cute!!!

How cute is that!!! You are so clever and your GD is adorable :)

Very cute quilt. I can tell the Granddaughter just loves it!

Cute quilt for an even cuter granddaughter.

What a beautiful GD! She seems very pleased with your creative idea!!!

Amazing how great their memories are, huh. I've told my grandchildren that most fabric has memory. It came from an article of clothing, or was scraps from another quilt or scraps from another sewing project. Each time I make a quilt, I challenge them to see which fabrics they remember. It's really fun. Thanks for sharing your story, your beautiful grand daughter and your quilt.

Love the dress quilt.

Oh, what a fun quilt!
Your GD is precious! :)
She will love that quilt forever!

That smile says it all

So cute and very creative.