We are counting down (about 7 weeks left, maybe less!) and it's about time I get something ready for this baby boy!
It's funny how excited I get to make a baby quilt for a friend or family member; I always have lots of ideas. But when it came to our own baby - I was drawing a blank. I thought about it for a long time and kept putting if off. All I knew was that I wanted something really simple.
Eventually, I chose the backing fabric. I really like this Michael Miller print, part of the Les Monsieurs collection. I like the grey drawings on the white background, and these little airplanes, cars, and rocket ships are pretty cute. The lime green and range of blues appealed to me too.
So, pulling colors from this print, I gathered several fabrics from my stash and ordered a few more - .....
I opted for a simple patchwork quilt with squares that finish at 4", starting as 4.5" strips to make the most of each 1/4 yard cut.
The quilting is simple, just straight lines about 3/8" on either side of each seam.
I opted for a striped binding, another Michael Miller print.
The quilt is done! Lots more to do...
