Just finished this tumbling blocks for a baby quilt for a friend's shower this past weekend. Started it last Saturday, finished it this Friday night. Since I am such a batik ho, I had plenty in my stash to do the quilt, found it fairly satisfying. Made a trip to the store for background and backing. Due to pocketbook constraints, had to quilt it myself, but didn't do too badly.

I thought it fairly gender-neutral, and had a bit of a fright when picking out the background and the store clerk said, "well, obviously it's for a boy!" No one else agreed with her, so I blew off her comment.

Had a little discussion about the label in the "main" section of the forum and as the pictures show I made a label, but will not finish it until the baby is born. Didn't follow the advice of one of my smart azzed friends who said to just toss a sharpie in with the label and call it good. Uh, huh....

pieced, not quilted
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label block
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label with the postit notes I attached for the mom-to-be
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finished quilt
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Absolutely beautiful!!! A mini-masterpiece.

super quilt.... I have that pattern... will definitely try it... pleased to see those lovely colours and the way you sorted the colours out.... well done !!!

Very nice. I see gender neutral & don't worry about anyone's comments. Love the colors.

Wow - that is beautiful! And your quilting is great, really lets the geometry of the pattern stand out! :-D

Where did you find the pattern???
signed: desperate housewife :o)

http://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Grand.../dp/0965143910

This is the instruction booklet I used. Also, here is a youtube video about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWpSETMbws4

Just stunning!!! On my list of TTD.

Thank you for the source info. Will try to find it through the library. Lots of other quilting videos on the youtube link. Whew - so many designs that appeal, so little time!
Your quilt is just beautiful and the border & background were a wonderful choice, too. It's said that babies like intense colors so that should be one happy baby! Lucky one, too.

That's pretty! I've never seen that pattern done in batiks, I like it!

Very beautiful!

This is really beautiful!!!! Great work!

It's sold out at Amazon. But the video is pretty good for the experienced sewer. Does it start out with 2 inch strips?

Sorry, I just re watched the video and I think she starts out with 2.5" strips.

Great job

Beautiful, what a lucky baby!

It sparkles. It looks so unusual.I've never seen TB done with batiks and it is beautiful.

Lovely!

Very Pretty

love the colors, it is so pretty

Beautiful quilt.. love it!

It's gorgeous!

I see a beautiful quilt and one that will stand up to grubby little fingers (pastels have a bit of trouble hiding those) and drool marks. Very sweet gift.

Wow, I just love that, the colors are just gorgeous together!

Wow, its gorgeous :thumbup: :thumbup:

That is beautiful. I love tumbling blocks, but I've never tried it.

The girl at the store didn't know what she was talking about. I see this for either boy and girl and the proud parents will love it! I like the signature block also.

I love it. I love the batiks. I love everything about it. I just watched the link to doing the blocks on youtube. It doesn't look as hard as I thought. I might have to try it.
1 thing though. It looks like alot of work for a baby to use everyday. If it were me I would put it on the wall. Its way to pretty not to. :thumbup:

I absolutely LOVE This quilt. It sure is gender neutral and so very pretty. It really shows the depth of the blocks.

I dont care for tumbling blocks but yours is beautiful.

so pretty

so cute. I love it. I love the block for the label as well. Great Job.

Very nicely done. :thumbup:

what an awesome job! Love the design and the colors.

Love It

Oh wow! I'm in love with your quilt.

Gorgeous quilt--lucky baby (girl or boy!)

Such a beautiful quilt!!! You did a real good job, I love the colors too.

Beautiful quilt!
Love the colors!

That turned out really beautiful!!!