When I found out that some of our very good friends were pregnant with their first baby I decided to make a quilt for them. I know I've mentioned before how much I love the quilt-as-you-go method, so I knew immediately that was the method I wanted to use. They are having a boy, so I decided to make a scrappy style quilt incorporating a lot of plaid and neutral fabrics.
Our friends love nature so I chose a neutral leaf print for the back and used a tree bark looking fabric for the hinges and binding. I also incorporated a few fabrics with special meanings and I finished the quilt off by machine embroidering the family's last name onto a strip in the corner of the quilt.
When the quilt was finished I washed and dried it in the washing machine, to make the fabric softer and crinkly. I love the wonderfully warm and homey feel of the finished quilt.
I think it looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt! Now I know what to do with a confusing array of fabric scraps.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Rebekah! You are so talented, and have a great eye for color and design.
ReplyDeleteHolly, I think you would love the quilt-as-you-go method, maybe I can show you the technique when I'm back in PA.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Taryn!
ReplyDeleteLangdon's quilt! It is beautiful and we love it so much. Thanks Rebekah!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it! :) We miss you guys...I hope we have a chance to visit you and meet Langdon sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteHow do u make a quilt as u go
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