Searching through photo archives, I selected snapshots of a few baby quilts to share!
All are made without patchwork,
A great way to practice free-motion quilting!
These were made when it was announced that good friends of ours were expecting twins.
I've gifted a lot of baby quilts over the year's, and always so grateful to receive photos later, of the babies with their quilts!
You will just have to take my word for it since they are not visible in the photos.
Spirals for each of the yellow flowers, outlined the pink posies, and connected them with loopy's.
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| Yellow flannel backing |
I do love the big flowers stitched on this cute little bee print.
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| I was an Aurifil-lover before it was cool! |
All three of these were made approximately 10 years ago(?), before I was aware of the wonderful online quilting community. Throwback Thursday, hosted by Jenn at Quarter Inch From the Edge, is a great way to share a bit of our quilting history!
Thank you Jenn!
Nice quilts, Heidi. Sometimes, simple, single fabric quilts (with or without borders) stitched together with love are all that is required. In my experience, these quilts actually get used! The same cannot be said for all the intricate quilts that are given to new parents. I really like the quilting on the last one.
ReplyDeleteLook at those adorable baby burritos on their adorable quilts. That's love right there. Simple can be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat great quilts these are. It gives me an idea for stash busting all those novelty fabrics that have been around for so long. Donation quilts coming up and a great way to practice FMQ.
ReplyDeleteLovely cheerful colours!
ReplyDeleteI love those great big flowers. Did you sew them on a domestic machine?
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of simple quilts for babies -- they get used, and the babies love colors and big prints. Sally
ReplyDeleteAll great quilts. I like this idea -- great way to use a great print you don't want to cut up.
ReplyDeleteThe big flower quilting is awesome Heidi! Love the photo of the babies with their quilts! It is really smart to keep baby quilts simpler,. so they hold up to all the love and washing they'll receive.
ReplyDeletePretty quilts for the little ones. I really like the quilting on that last one.
ReplyDeleteI've been using Aurfil a looong also! Easy baby quilts are the best and I always need to practice FMQ!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me smile to see those swaddled twinnies on your quilts... bet they don't stay that still much anymore! Thanks for sharing and for linking up with Throwback Thursday @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge!
ReplyDeleteLove that daisy fabric and the quilting on it, fun.
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