A few weeks ago I saw some scrappy 9 patch blocks start to pop up on Instagram (check out #scrappypostagestampQAL). Since I am always looking for a way to use up scraps, I thought I'd join in. After I posted my first blocks a friend commented that she really liked them. Since I know that this friend is expecting a baby girl (she already has 3 boys) I thought I'd make them into a baby quilt for her.
I tried to stick with a little bit of a color scheme even though the quilt is scrappy and I used lots of pinks and peaches and corals with some purples and navies and blacks and greens. Pretty much all the colors actually. But I think it turned out pretty fun.
Since this is going to a baby who lives in a place with cold winters and she is going to be born in February, I backed the quilt with AMH flannel. My favorite.
The sashing is a Robert Kaufman white on white Spot On print and it so wonderful and soft and the binding is a Cotton + Steel basic.
Finished size: 38" x 46"
Fabric: Various scraps
Backing: Anna Maria Horner Flannel
Batting: Quilter's Dream Cotton Select
This is an awesome quilt! What a lucky little boy. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! How do your flannel backs do with regular washing. I've only backed a Christmas quilt in it so I don't know. Does it pill much? I'm thinking of using flannel on the kiddos quilts. :)
ReplyDeletePretty and simple. Perfect for a baby girl!
ReplyDeleteIt looks really pretty. What size blocks did you use? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really love these simple quilts. They are a bit old fashioned too....which my husband LOVES and considers warm and traditional. Thanks for sharing. It's perfect for a little girl.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty quilt! It looks so dainty and girly - perfect for a baby girl. I love that you put flannel on the back!
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here:
ReplyDeleteErica, this is really beautiful.
A lot of people do not like putting black in a baby quilt, but actually baby's vision is still very undeveloped and they respond well to black and white. This quilt is so pretty. This looks easy and fun. I think I could do this. Would you make a tutorial about the size of the sashing and such?
It is such a sweet gift for your friend.
Sweet, sweet, sweet! This scrappy little beauty is sure to keep that little gal snug as a bug. Love the mix of colours you used. And the flannel backing, too!
ReplyDeleteScrap quilts are the best. This is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used, it turned out wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty little quilt. Your friend and her new baby are sure to love it!!
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