Thursday, July 22, 2010

Baby Quilt for Ruby

I am a project person. I love projects. I have about a billion on my list and about ten that are currently in the works/unfinished (including the grandfather clock I started 6 years ago...yikes). This is one of my faves. I really like quilting. I've made so many quilts I couldn't count them but this is the first quilt in which I attempted applique and quilting vs. tying. I think it's pretty dang cute.

I'm not the best picture taker. I can never make the colors seem to look just right...but you get the idea.And the close up of the front. Cute little flowery things to girly it up a bit more. They're called yo-yo's I think. See that satin ribbon edging? My poor arthritic fingers are still livid with me for that part (I hand sewed that bit).And the back. I am a minky fan.See my applique skills? They aren't perfect but still not so sucky. The "R" is for a sweet baby Ruby. Also, do you see the quilted bits (stippling)? I really like applique and stippling and already have big plans on more in my future.All in all, I'd say it's not bad for my first quilted and appliqued quilt. Hopefully baby Ruby likes it.

8 comments:

hairyshoefairy said...

I love, love, love this quilt! The colors and fabric and design and everything! Nice job on the stipling, too! I'm impressed. I'm sure baby Ruby will love snuggling in it.

*Aliese* said...

Um, yeah. I pretty much LOVE this quilt; I'm super impressed with your mad quilting skills! I, myself, have never attempted my hand at it. The fabrics are fab as well. Good job.

Hailey Jones said...

Basically ruby and her mom can't sleep now because were so excited. Love you.

Carlye said...

Wow Jen! Go you! It's super cute!

Hatch said...

Awesome Jen, I need someone to teach me all these skills that never made it to me! You did as amazing job!

Amy and Mike said...

Jen that blanket is so beautiful. How did you do it? I really need someone to teach me how to do all that. I like to sew, but I'm not too crafty. It looks amazing! That is one lucky girl.

N Luthi said...

that is way cute jen!

Michelle Stocking said...

That looks way good. I had no idea you loved quilting. I have a quilt that needs to be quilted... I really like how it turned out. And I had to laugh at the grandfather clock. I'll tell Tyler. Someday!