So, I learnt that red is her favourite colour, that she doesn’t like overly flowery fabrics and prefers more quirky designs. After much deliberation, these are the fabrics she chose and I think they look great.
A special letter arrived the other day. It was a thank you letter from Claudia and included some lovely photos of her enjoying the quilt that I made for her. Thanks Claudia. I am so pleased to know that you liked it.
This is another baby quilt that I made recently and it has already been purchased as a gift for a new mum. I think it will make a wonderfully versatile and practical present.
The size, approximately 27 by 30 inches, is perfect as a play mat, changing mat or pram blanket when the baby is little. It can be folded and rolled small enough to fit into a bag so the quilt can go wherever they go. Being made from 100% cotton makes it so easy to care for. Just give it a short, cold machine wash and dry it flat or pop it in a dryer on a low setting. It will come out as good as new.
Once the baby gets a bit older, the various woodland animals will be great for playing games of i-spy. It will make a colourful addition at the end of their big bed, as a wall hanging or thrown over a chair. A useful and beautiful gift for any baby.
I could not resist using it in a baby quilt and here it is. A simple strip design in a selection of fabrics in peach, chocolate and cream that co-ordinate beautifully with the little girls admiring the new arrival. Just pink enough without being too sugary-sweet.
It is backed with a cuddly, soft organic cotton flannel from Cloud 9 and a pretty pink fabric from the squared elements range was used for the binding.
This quilt was made for a friend who has recently given birth to a beautiful baby girl.
Hello Claudia. Welcome to the world.