After I finished Amber's commission quilt I wanted to make a small present for the baby using up some scraps. To make this tiny quilt I took a cue from my sister who makes these for babies to use while strapped into baby seats, like this baby below.
They are just the right size to fit over their laps and keep them warm while providing a satin edge and minkee backing to feel. Then when they are older, they can use them to put dollies night-nights like my daughter does.
I found the perfect green minkee for the back to match the green in the fabrics. I'm not usually fond of animal prints but the green matched perfectly! I got the minkee at the most FABULOUS quilt store in all of Central Texas. It's called the Quilt Haus in New Braunfels and they have probably 500 bolts or more of exclusively designer fabric! When I walked in and saw the ENTIRE collection of Nicey Jane in every single colorway and print I just froze. My brain said 'turn around and walk out before you spend the rent!' Anyway, I digress.
Here's the back, I just quilted it very simply.
And here it is next to the one my sister gave me that I patterned it after. I LOVE the Heather Ross one, you should click the photo to see it bigger!
Enjoy!
Haaaayyy...Oh. OK.
ReplyDeleteWhen I began using minky they only had a few styles and in the past year there are so many varieties! The Michael Millers are cute and the zebra that you found is from the "tweens" collection. There are some really cool prints in this collection: http://www.minkydelight.com/mitwfa.html
Love your sis
what a sweet thing to do, and what a sweet little quilt. You are so lucky to live near a great quilt store!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet! The baby will love this.
ReplyDeleteYour stitches are so tiny!! You do a beautiful job.
ReplyDeletecute little quilts...and the satin binding is a soft touch...ohhh, how i wish any of my sisters were quilters!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog. Love your ideas!
ReplyDeleteBabies just love those satin edges! And I drove through New Braunfels once! But I wasn't much of a quilter then.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little quilt! And I agree with Marot, your stitches are beautiful!
ReplyDeletethat is sooo adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour little baby quilt is wonderful! It's so small and...well, perfect for a little bbay! The one your sister gave you is also nice but the colors in yours are right on!
ReplyDeleteoh simply gorgeous, you are talented, thank you for stopping by my blog giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSusie
I really like Quilt Haus too! I live in San Antonio. They do have a pretty awesome selection and I find myself going up there to stop in even though I've started my own online shop! I'm going to follow you, not just for Friday Follow but because you live so close and love quilting like me!
ReplyDeleteAnna
These little cuties are so sweet! What a fun project and a perfect little gift.
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