solstice3

not crazy about skulls but your work is excellent and bottom line if the recipient likes it, that is what counts

cjaneky

my husband and i race cars and his has a skull and cross bones on the hood..would you care to pm me and let me know where you got the skull fabric as I am making him a NASCAR racing t shirt quilt and the skulls would be perfect with this quilt...thank you. P.S. I like the quilt, however, little iffy for a baby quilt...

Sallyjane

I have made two baby quilts with "Day of the Dead" looking skulls in the fabric. Both quilts were LOVED!!!! Nothing excites me more than finding the theme that mommy and daddy like and making an unique quilt for their baby. Have you ever gotten a handmade gift that was not your style or taste? Though you can appreciate the time that went into the project, it makes you realize that the gift giver either does not know you that well or wants to convert you to their preferences. Anyways....you didn't ask any of us what our opinion was of the skulls for a baby quilt did you? But you got it!!!

The baby is going to see black, white and brights. The skulls will mean nothing to a baby, how could they? For border and sashings, if I was making this quilt, I would use the same fabric as in the bows and flowers. I think 2" squares sewn together in a scrappy fashion would be so cute and could be easily made with strip piecing. One more thought, and this is something I just saw yesterday: the skull in your center square could be cut out of lace fabric, like an eyelet fabric. Super cute and girly!!

Have fun with your project and know that you are making something that the mom and dad will cherish.

PsycheB

I love the skulls and the bows! Besides, to the baby the skull will just be an interesting black and white shape. Non-traditional baby quilts are always the best anyway. Lots more personality.

fred singer

nicely done

Sallyjane

Here is one of the quilts I made with skulls. It is in the black and white fabric.

klgls

Awesome skulls - not my style - but a lot of people like it now.

Lady-T

Skulls don't always have to represent death (which is the general idea by some)
In some cultures they are regarded as the vessel of the soul. Or simply as relics of ancestors.
They were also thought to represent wisdom and guidance.

Not my choice for a baby quilt, not because of anything skulls might or might not represent but only because when I think 'baby' I think of cute or cuddly.

But I feel that if this is what the Mother wants and likes then this is what she should have.
(jmho)

QM

you are doing it very well. I like the combo of bows and flowers.

alikat110

Ledra, don't be discouraged by all these negative comments. The quilt will be perfect as planned! Skulls are not just about death. That is only one interpretation.