Friday, April 26, 2013

Baby Girl R2 Quilt

Seems like quite a silly name for a quilt, but we don't know the name of the new arrival yet, and they already have a first child, so I had to throw a 2 in there.  The quilt itself is quite different from the last one, though. I was happy with how this one turned out. I still look at it and think of things I could have done differently, but it's all good.


I started with the light pink star fabric purchased at the local Quilt Show and then picked out the white, aqua, and dark pink at the LQS Quilters Market. I knew I wanted to make pinwheels, but I wasn't sure what I was going to do with them.


I kind of wish I had kept the dark pinks in the corners and the lighter colors in the center, but oh well.  Can't change it now. I do like the colors together, though; very light and happy for a new baby.


On the back, I used fleece.  It's a nice lightweight fabric that's fuzzy and soft.  It's perfect for a spring/summer baby down here in the desert. For the quilting, I was trying to create a windblown, wave type of pattern with some FMQ. I was pretty happy with how it turned out.  Like the wind is blowing the pinwheels.


I am sending it off this weekend! Hope she likes it, and the baby likes it, too! I am linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts today for the Finished Friday.  Hope everyone has a great weekend!


7 comments:

  1. i love pinwheels and your design displays them perfectly - especially with your pop of red and teal! baby girl r2 will love it, nice work!

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  2. this is absolutely beautiful! :)

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  3. love the pinwheels, and the fleece is the perfect back

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  4. Very pretty quilt. I love the pop color in the pinwheels. What a wonderful quilt for R2.

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  5. Isn't it funny how we always second-guess ourselves after we finish a project. I think it's beautiful with the dark pinks exactly where they are. Love the colors.

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  6. How cute! The diagonal pinwheels add a nice focal point, and the quilting is perfect!

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  7. This is so yummy! Love the colours! Love the fabric... Love the pattern!

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