I finally finished my brown and orange wonky star. It's so fun to make a little quilt!! I think the idea originally started when I saw a beautiful orange and brown quilt on a blog last FALL, then I found a bundle of Katie Jump Rope fat quarters in the bin at Joann's (score!!). Ok, an orange and brown quilt in June is a little out of place but I think she shines in comparison to all the pretty florals and summery colors. I love the hint of robins egg blue I added to give it a little contrast.
I originally used the brown and scraps of orange to piece a back, but then decided I'd like just plain blue. I love the way the quilting shows up and it's my best quilting job yet. Of course, quilting a small quilt is a million times easier and way quicker. Quilting is still where I struggle so I think I needed to make a small one to get my confidence up.
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| Final size: 33 inches x 44 inches |
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| Jada also makes a wonderful spot to place a quilt during a photo shoot. I wonder what my neighbors think of us?! |
What a lovely little quilt. I luv the touches of blue. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this quilt!
ReplyDeleteI worry sometimes that someone won't appreciate a quilt I gift them, and they will use it to sop up an overflowing toilet or something horrid like that. But I gift them anyways. Doesn't it bother you when someone calls your quilt a 'blanket'? I get irritated.
Smashing little quilt. Like the colour combo! Why don't you mix quilting in the conversation and show her some of your work without her knowing it's made for her, and if she then says 'oh, I love that!' you know you are safe to gift!
ReplyDeletei love the colors!!! follow your heart, if your heart is in the right place, how can they not love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the touches of blue - it really makes the quilt sparkle. Cute quilt model ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is GORGEOUS and I laughed and laughed at EWWW - a homemade blanket!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! Orange...blue...brown... they go so well together. I'm so jealous of all the Joann's finds that I keep hearing about. I literally stop in that store nearly every day {one is next door to my office} and I never find anything like I keep hearing about!
ReplyDeleteI think your neighbor will love it. That is just so sweet of you. Quilts celebrate babies and I can't help but think that she probably needs a little celebrating amidst the nerves of being a young mother.
Jennifer :)
I often wonder about the lives of my quilts after the've left my nest. I think of them from time to time and remember them fondly.
ReplyDeleteLove orange and brown. The stars are sweet!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your sweet finish. Love the colors, especially the splash of blue. I never worry about my quilts when I gift to family, but friends can be a different story. I like the "newborn" description in the title. That's exactly how it feels.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and I love the blues too.
ReplyDeleteHope your neighbor likes it. Say hello to her from Germany :-)
Such a lovely quilt, and I think an equally lovely idea to give to your teenage neighbor for her baby. I can't imagine that such a beautiful and thoughtful gift would go unappreciated.
ReplyDeleteWow. Super jealous that you found Katie Jump rope in a bargain bin! I love that fabric.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, every time I think of making a gift for someone I always wonder, "Will they appreciate it? Will they GET it? Will they get that homemade is awesome?" They usually do. Good luck deciding on what to do. I hope it goes to a fabulous loving home. :)
Adorable! The one star with the blue really makes the quilt pop! great job :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Jada is a great model and this quilt so beautiful! Great to see dark colour base for a change! I have been wondering my neighbour's thoughts, too.
ReplyDeletex Teje