We are surrounded by babies at the moment....must be the season!
I always like to do a baby quilt for my family and friends when they become parents or grandparents. I really wanted to try using minki fabric as the backing, but have been terribly afraid because of the stretch, but after reading up on how to sew it, I decided to give it a go.....
Using a pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew , I gathered my scraps of pink fabrics and teamed them with a plain Emma Louise white.
To add something different, I bordered the edges with grey dot material.
I was most afraid how to quilt the top with the minki. Using my walking foot, I sewed straight crossed lines fairly wide to keep a nice soft feel.
I thought it was lovely and soft but then I washed it and wow it came up even softer than before. Now I think I will do all the babies quilts with the minki on the back.....so cuddly.
I think it turned out beautifully and it's off to its new owner next week. I'm sure she will love it!
I think it turned out beautifully and it's off to its new owner next week. I'm sure she will love it!
9 comments:
hi Dawn wow this quilt is gorgeous,i love the colours,i love the minky too so soft and it washes up fantastic,well done my friend xx
Dear Dawn,
what a lovely, cute little baby-Girl-quilt.
Hugs
sigisart
Beautiful baby quilt Dawn, looks very soft and cuddly.
Greetings,
Sylvia
What a beautiful baby quilt... so pretty and the minky is a great idea! I am sure the new owner will love it! Christine x
Lovely little quilt. That minki will make it super soft & cuddly
I've been afraid to try minky too! I'll use your post as an encouragement. ;) Love this and especially the grey binding with the pink!
Great job Dawn - love the pinks - the grey bind looks perfect - & well done on braving the minky backing - all smiles!!
love it, great job
Love it Dawn !!
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