I survived three 16-hour days in a row finally ended with a day off--Friday. I headed into my sewing room not sure what I was going to work on. I had pulled some fabric from my stash to make a baby quilt and had left it out in a pile. My friend is due with a little boy in December and she is doing the nursery in woodland animals--foxes, raccoons, rabbits, etc.
I really wanted to feature the animal prints, so I fussy cut them into 3.5 inch squares and surrounded them with scrappy coordinating fabrics. The colors really came out very fall-like.
My friend's taste seems a little more modern, so I thought some simple blocks surrounded by a white/cream would help calm things down. The blocks are 9 inches finished and I set it 5 x 5. I am going to quilt it a quarter inch inside the squares. Do you think it needs a border?
I got together yesterday with my mom and I brought my Magic of Christmas blocks to work on. I made blocks 7-11. Each block finishes 6 inches, so there is some very tiny piecing especially the one on the bottom left with all those half square triangles. I am anxiously awaiting more block instructions from Lisa Bongean. I think there are supposed to 25 in all. I started my mom watching Scandal on Netflix because she liked House of Cards and we got Thai food for lunch. It was a perfect day!
I need to get into my sewing room to tidy up and prioritize my projects. I will be working on some handwork for Slow Sunday Stitching, but it is a secret project--no pictures yet. Get inspired here:
Have a great week!
I bookmarked this page as I like the simplicity of this quilt...and yet it shows of the fabrics like you said. Sounds like you and mom had a perfect sew day together. NICE
ReplyDeleteAhh...the season of secret projects is upon us! Have fun stitching today! Love your little red and white blocks and sewing with your mom all day sounds like fun! The baby quilt is very cute! I don't think it needs a border.
ReplyDeleteYou picked just the right fabric to go with Mom's theme for baby's room. What a fun day with your mom. I should do the same - thank for encouraging me to do so with your post. Lovely Christmas blocks.
ReplyDeleteI really love this quilt, the colours and pattern are perfect. I'm not sure it needs a border but I would audition a few colours just to make sure!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt. Love the colors and the animal theme. Hope this next week isn't so hectic.
ReplyDeleteSweet fabrics for a sweet new baby. Your classic red and white blocks are coming together.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. I think to keep it modern looking you should go without borders.
ReplyDeleteYour red and white blocks are wonderful. I have several of mine cut but haven't sewn any!
This quilt is sure to please the new mom. No borders needed if you want to keep the modern vibe. It's already the perfect size too. So glad you had a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt and blocks....amazing that you worked so hard and on your day off you head to your sewing room...total relaxation.
ReplyDeleteGood fall colors.
ReplyDeleteI love the baby quilt! What a great way to spend a day off!
ReplyDeleteSuch an eye catching quilt. The simplicity of the design really shown off the lovely fabrics. I don't think adding a border would add anything, it's perfect without. Visiting from Needle 'n' Thread Thursday.
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Kate
What a fun little fall quilt, love the fussy cutting with the bunny and sweet fox family. TFS!
ReplyDeletelove your projects and thanks for linking up!
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Sounds like the perfect day with your Mom!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely baby quilt!
I really like the pattern of your baby quilt, and it was so fun to see the sweet fabrics up close! I like it as is, without the border!
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you used the white juxtaposed with the color - what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteOh...red and white! :)
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