Saturday, May 2, 2015

Baby Quilt for MJ

I left Jersey in February knowing that I had to make a baby quilt for a friends first grand son. I knew I had plenty of time. Ha, ha, ha.  Last week a mutual friend called to tell me the baby had arrived. I hadn't started  the quilt yet.  so much for lots of time


A few years ago I saw this idea all over the blog world.  I am very sorry but I never noted the pattern designer or the actual name of the pattern.  This version is from my memory.  I have no idea if the letters of the original were appliqued or pieced, if the quilt was rectangular or square etc. etc. 


Last winter I joined in the Little Letters sew along at Temecula Quilt Company.  I used those letters for my quilt. I did it over the course of 5 evenings and a quilt morning. My version ended up as a 48 inch square. 


I backed it with a cotton sheet of white with blue pin dots.  It will be mailed this week and this child will get his quilt before he's a  month old.  He won't know it's a wee bit late. 


9 comments:

  1. Such a cute baby quilt...love the wording!

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  2. What a cute way to use the little letters - I don't remember the source either (maybe a Moda Bake Shop free bee?). And I have seen others make it their own in size and words - so good for you and you have a very sweet finish.

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  3. I love it! You did a great job. Your friend is going to be thrilled.

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  4. It makes me want to be a child again. Those words are always perfect for an adorable baby quilt.

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  5. Somewhere I saved that pattern so I could use it....haven't yet but I bet I have it on Pinterest somewhere. :) blessings, marlene

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  6. What a great baby quilt! Great job.

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  7. What a wonderful design! I'm sure the baby's parents will be thrilled.

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  8. Cute design. And you are so right. Baby won't know it's late. Eventually he'll love it.

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  9. Really, really love your quilt!! I know the new child's parents will love it too.
    June-NC

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