I worked on finishing up yet another baby quilt over the last couple days. This one is for a baby boy that was born last week; I had to wait to make it because his parents didn't want to find out in advance if they were having a boy or a girl and I don't particularly enjoy making gender neutral quilts.
A couple years ago I made
this quilt for my son using Ed Emberley fabrics. Ever since the scraps have been calling my name. The pieces that I had were pretty small so I cut them into 3.5" squares, added the new Picture Pie fox print, and then added various coordinating print.
The inspiration for this quilt was Anna Maria Horner's beautiful
Color Dive quilt. I fell in love with it when I saw the pictures from Quilt Market and have been wanting to make something similar.
The backing is an Ann Kelle Remix print, which is such a great green, and the binding is Kona charcoal.
Finished size: 37" x 40"
You can still find Ed Emberley prints available:
I saw on Instagram that they are reprinting some of the older Ed Emberley prints so I will definitely need to get some more of the dragons :) Also, if you are on Instagram come find me, my username is ericajackman.
Great use of scraps! Such a fun pattern, I'm sure the little baby will love it for a long time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a boy! I can never find boyish ideas when I need them...
ReplyDeleteOh I love this! I fell in love with the color dive quilt too. I love what you did with yours including the Emberley prints. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT
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I love how striking the colors are next to each other! Awesome! I don't particularly like making gender neutral quilts either. :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! You did a great job, and so fast! I had Anna's quilt saved too for a someday project
ReplyDeleteWow! I love love love this quilt, just a great use of these fun prints. I recently made an economy block quilt with this line and it's just the cutest fabric.
ReplyDeleteScrapaliscious!
ReplyDeleteGreat colour combo and indeed the best green backing ever!
Esther
oh, fun! it doesn't hurt to wait until after the baby comes. i usually don't finish until then, anyway. =) it'll still get lots of love and use. i just finished off another baby gift quilt - 4th or 5th this year. only 4 more to go. that i know of!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I wish my scraps could be organized into such loveliness!
ReplyDeleteReally great design & palette.
ReplyDeleteVery cool quilt, well done!
ReplyDeletelooks amazing. I love the bands of different colours, and it is such a great boy quilt :-)
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