Wednesday 13 February 2013

Bluebird's Song: A Finished Quilt

A dear friend from work has a two-year-old daughter. Two years ago when this little girl was born, I got to hold her when she was just a few hours old. She was the sweetest, calmest baby! Of course, two years ago I didn't quilt, and so this sweetie pie never received a quilt from me. Her mom and I recently attended a mutual friend's baby shower and when my friend saw the baby quilt I had made (Baby's Birdies) she was in love. She asked if I could make her daughter one- and of course I said yes!

I chose to use a fat quarter bundle of La Dee Da fabric by Erin McMorris for Free Spirit as well as three solids from my stash (Kona Cream, Kona Plum and ? some pale green colour). I ordered it from Fat Quarter Shop this past Christmas when they had an amazing one day sale on all Free Spirit fabrics. I used an Amy Butler print for the main part of the backing, and a white-on-white alphabet print for the white sashing/border. I used a tutorial from The Missouri Star Quilt Company to make the centre blocks. I free motion quilted a meandering stipple all over the quilt in white, and I love it.

And so here is Bluebird's Song!






This is a busy quilt! I think the calmer back and hit of white border helps your eyes rest. I also think choosing a plain solid for the binding- Kona Jade Green in this case- helps with the overall coherency of the quilt.

Also, check out this adorable ribbon I purchased to tie the quilt up for delivery. Singing blue birds! How perfect is that?

I hope this little girl enjoys her quilt- and that her mom loves it too!

Lynn (aka Buttons)

5 comments:

  1. Don't you just love making a quilt for a baby or little person?!? Those are my favorites to make. Lovely quilt. Like the colors.

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  2. Nicely done! I really like those intermittent bursts of that Kona plum!

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  3. Your quilt is gorgeous. A beautiful gift. Love the colours you chose. And the ribbon is perfect!

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  4. Hi,
    I just hopped over from Sew Many Ways Friend Friday and wanted to say HI. Your quilt is beautiful. Thanks for letting me pop in. Karen

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  5. The quilt is adorable but what a great find with that ribbon. Visiting from CMQ

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