on the fly
This quilt, or something like it, has been turning around in my head for weeks. I really haven't made much at all for this baby, and it was starting to bother me. So with Audrey back at kinder today, I made a start on a cot quilt. Just one strip for now - the first of four. The plan is for 2 green and 2 blue lengths like this with white cotton to separate them. It's very, er, free-form/make it up as I go along/fly by the seat of my pants type crafting: strips of a few favourite (stashed) prints at various widths all sewn together. Influenced quite a bit by all the white in this beauty from the Purl Bee. I'm going to use some of the blue 2D Zoo by Alexander Henry to back it, and once it's all pieced (and, er ironed), sometime in the distant future, I'll hand quilt it all together. Hopefully by the time the wee boy goes into a cot. Considering he seems in no rush to be born, that might be a while. :)
i love it!
Posted by: sarah | January 31, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Looks lovely. I can't believe you're still managing to sew! I think I gave up crafting (other than anything I could do sitting on the sofa) by that stage.
Posted by: di | January 31, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Like everything you make it will look amazing, can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by: Susan | January 31, 2008 at 09:53 PM
It looks great and the plan sounds good. I LOVE making stuff up as I go along!
Posted by: kate | January 31, 2008 at 10:10 PM
i love it too, it looks beautiful my friend, we are thinking of you {especially} in the days ahead xxx
Posted by: sarah | January 31, 2008 at 10:38 PM
That is so AWESOME!
Posted by: Michelle W. | January 31, 2008 at 11:01 PM
so very lovely! you will love being a boy mom--mine is 8 now and still just the most loving, affectionate sweetie pie ever! I am sure you are so anxious to see his tiny face. PS: your Kevin Cat is still well loved in our house!
Posted by: Celene | January 31, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Ooh--I keep forgetting to thank you for writing (long ago) about your Famous Five books--Santa was able to bring them this year and they are THE BEST!!!! Many, many thanks!
Posted by: Celene | January 31, 2008 at 11:35 PM
The patterns and colours are perfect. Really, really great combination.
I managed one for my 1st son, but my almost 2 year old little guy is still patiently waiting for his.
Good Luck!
Posted by: Sandy | February 01, 2008 at 12:31 AM
Great combo of blues!
Love that windmill print.
Posted by: Crystal | February 01, 2008 at 12:35 AM
those blues are beautiful!
Posted by: amy | February 01, 2008 at 02:06 AM
i made a quilt for my sis' baby backed with that fabric, and they ended up liking the back as much as the front (i broke it up a little with a strip of patchwork). it's here: http://lindamade.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/done-and-done/
good luck with yours! it's so satisfying to finish. :)
Posted by: linda p | February 01, 2008 at 02:07 AM
beatiful!
it looks so beautiful already now when it's just started - so I just can imagine how wonderful it will be when finished :)
Posted by: ievute | February 01, 2008 at 03:06 AM
i adore all the blues! they are gorgeous! goo luck with the baby!
Posted by: blossom | February 01, 2008 at 03:58 AM
that's going to look great once it's finished!
Babies seem to know when they're ready to come, though I'm sure you're ready now to meet the little fella.
Posted by: leslie | February 01, 2008 at 04:24 AM
Ooh, just *lovely.* The elephants are my favorite!
Posted by: Robyn | February 01, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Blue and green are a beautiful colour combo, I have a 5 month old daughter (Eva) who's room is based around blue and green. Good luck with the birth of the little bloke :)
Posted by: sam | February 01, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Gorgeous quilt. I think the green will look lovely. I tried your cup cake recipie yesterday - None left - guess they're pretty good! Thanks
Posted by: zoesquid | February 01, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Oh that will be beautiful! Just perfect.
Good luck and sending lots of love!
April
Posted by: April C | February 01, 2008 at 11:24 AM
I love all those blues. I'm holding on to a bunch of that elephant fabric in green and orange, trying to figure out what to do with it.
Posted by: shannon | February 01, 2008 at 02:05 PM
You have been awarded an "You Make My Day Award"! (details on my blog). Thinking of you and your arrival. Be well and take care.
Posted by: KT | February 02, 2008 at 11:12 AM
The elephant print is so cute. I look forward to seeing the finished product. And I am sure that babe will some out when he is ready.
Posted by: Ericka B Traven | February 02, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Nice work with the blues - I love it! Maybe all this quilting will bring on the bub :)
Posted by: Cascade Lily | February 02, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Don't you LOVE the elephant fabric and how gorgeous is that windmill fabric - yum. I think this quilt is going to be fantastic and fresh - makes me wish I had a boy!!
Posted by: Louise | February 02, 2008 at 08:43 PM
LOVE the little windmills...do you know who makes it or where you got it?
Posted by: carolyn | February 03, 2008 at 04:19 AM