I finished the top I posted a couple of weeks ago
here, and I sure do love it! Doesn't it look like a hankie edge? I collect hankies (only ones with a state name or ones with a calendar year on them) and with the 30s fabrics, it seems a perfect nostalgic coupling. I made most of the blocks a few years ago and remembered they were a little tedious to make (they're 6") but when I found the stack of them, I decided it was worth making more.
Where will this quilt end up? Well, our daughter's been married almost 3 years and will graduate this fall and she wants kids more than just about any-
thing so. . . I'm pretty sure this will end up being my first grandchild's first quilt. I'm guessing 2 years at the most. . . I'm also guessing a girl, as you can tell--tee-hee! It's a bit big for a baby quilt, 59" x 65" but that's just how it turned out!
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13 comments:
Nice!! I love the frills, this would make a beautiful baby quilt!! Spencer M's Chico State was just a practice before I work on my son, also Spencer, Cal Quilt. I think I have worked out all the kinks in the pattern and resized some of the blocks so it will go much smoother this time. I will bring my Sutter Cancer MESS with to the reveal, you will see!!
I love your quilt. Everything is just perfect from the block to the border and the fabric choices are wonderful! Your grandchild will be very lucky.
Yes indeed it does look like handkies. That's an interesting collection you've got going. I'm glad you finished this project. Your future granddaughter will love it. Sandi
I LOVE your Ferris Wheel quilt. What is the name of the pattern?
It's a beautiful quilt! Will you quilt it yourself?
The pieced border is just perfect! I think any little girl who is given this quilt will treasure it and use it for many years. It's lovely.
You better hurry up and make a "boy" quilt or you may be jinxed...I had several smocked outfits made in anticipation of having a girl...but alas...I was destined to only be the mother of boys! I want grand daughters so badly that I'm going to only make or have "boy" things on hand! The quilt is gorgeous and I so hope you have an adorable little grand daughter to enjoy it.
I do love it. It is a beautiful quilt.
Very pretty!
Very neat quilt, especially the border. This one will become a family heirloom...and you'll have to do something similar for each grandchild. I think you're gonna be busy!
It's a great quilt, and I just know your granddaughter will love it. You and I are in the same boat....making quilts and hoping for grandchildren.
It does look like a hankie and it is beautiful. As someone told me recently, bigger quilts come in really handy and can be used longer too.
This is a lovely,wonderful quilt. It will make a perfect 1st grandbaby quilt.
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