Category Archives: Quilts

Lil’ Lovee by Linda!

Lil’ Lovee by Linda!

wrapped and ready

 

With all the babies being born in my family this year, I’m trying new ideas for baby gifts.  This is my latest creation called Lil’ Lovee by Linda.

I combined leftover Minkee and flannel scraps.  The finished size is about 13″, but you can make it any size depending on your remnants.  I used 2 flannels to make an uneven 4 patch block.  Any block would work, I wanted fewer seams to keep it soft and cuddly.  If I was more ambitious, I might have personalized the Lil’ Lovee, maybe next time!

flannel plus minkee

 

 

 

Lil' Lovee

 

It’s a sweet, cheek cuddler when they’re little babies and a dolly blanket when they’re older.  It’s sooooo soft.

Like the dish mats, I left the 4 patch seam open for turning and then top- stitched around the seams, closing the opening.  Fast and easy!

 

This one was sent to Kailani, who is enjoying her Tummy Time quilt, too!

Kailani and Tummy Time quilt

 

Isn’t she adorable?!

Thanks for looking!  🙂 Linda

How fun is that?!

How fun is that?!

Dinosaur Quilt

 

Marilyn has completed 2 fun quilts!  The dinosaur quilt is totally pieced, not applique!  She’ll add some eyes when she finishes it.  What dinosaur loving kid wouldn’t want this quilt!

 

 

 

Frothy Seas Pantograph

 

I love how the quilting design, Frothy Seas Pantograph, compliments the prehistoric elements of the quilt.

 

 

 

Monkey Quilt

 

And the second quilt is a Monkey quilt!

How fun is that?!

 

 

 

Swirl and Curl around the monkey

 

 

 

 

 

We initially decided to quilt it with a pantograph, but I felt the little monkey heads would be cuter with an outline stitch and freehand Swirl and Curl.

Thanks!  I’m still working on secret projects that I can’t share.  What are you working on?

🙂 Linda

 

 

 

Rangeley Stars by Ann

Rangeley Stars by Ann

Rangeley Stars quiltThis is a big one!  I met Ann last January at Rainbows and Calico Things retreat.  She was taking the class to make this awesome quilt called Rangeley Stars.  Yes, January 2013 and she finished in April!!  I’ve made progress on my retreat projects but not finished!  Kudos to Ann for finishing.

We decided to finish with an freehand overall edge to edge quilting called Meandering Feathers using a dark neutral thread.Rangeley Stars by Ann

Meandering Feathers from back

The fabric colors are much truer with natural sunlight!

Meandering Feathers detail backThe backing fabric is natural muslin, which looks great with this quilting design.  The thread is darker so the quilting stands out.

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

What Do You Think?

What Do You Think?

 

Hot Pink Flash 2192

Another bright thread reveal!  Hot Pink Flash!

Savannah's quiltWendy made this cute quilt for her granddaughter and initially thought black thread for impact.  I strongly suggested one of my new brights from Superior Threads Magnifico line.Magnifico thread  What do you think?

The pantograph is Mariposa, featuring butterflies and flowers.Mariposa

I love how it looks!

paper pantograph

The thread makes a statement but still compliments the fabrics.

I have one more bright thread to try, Tangerine Flash, fluorescent orange!  Now, I need someone to bring me a quilt that needs that color!  If not, one of mine will get it!

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

 

 

Keep it Simple!

Keep it Simple!

Strip quilt

 

Here’s a great idea for a fast baby quilt.  Michelle combined  fun fabrics for a perfect first granddaughter quilt.  The pantograph, Daisy Swirl, adds a sweet element.

Daisy Swirl pantograph

I’m still designing baby quilts for the remaining 3 babies to be delivered this year, I’m tempted to try this strip quilt for one of them!  Stay tuned to find out!

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

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