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17 October 2014

Seaside Baby Quilt - Finished!

I finished the baby quilt! And, another little project with the scraps (I'll show the extra project a little later).

Seaside Baby Quilt
The 'front' of the quilt. 

As I previously mentioned, I wanted to try and create an abstract representation of the seaside, and sun, and birds flying. It's ok, although there are numerous things I would tweak (color choices, some sizing of the curves). So, I created a simple striped back, using child-friendly fabrics. That way it's fully reversible!

Seaside Baby Quilt
The 'back' of the quilt. 

I was going with an outdoors/animal theme for this side. I used two layers of batting because I wanted the quilt to be kind of puffy, although I'm not sure how much I actually like it. I was just thinking that in Florida it's kinda hot...not a huge demand for quilts...could be a playmat, too? 

Seaside Baby Quilt
Back and quilting detail. 

I quilted all over with horizontal wavy lines. It represents wind, water, and goes well with horizontal stripes. Winning all around! I used a bit of wee wander for the binding, and love how it complemented both sides of the quilt!

Seaside Baby Quilt
Quilt or log? 

All in all, this was a quick quilt to put together, and I really enjoyed the curved piecing. I like that it's reversible, and I like the colors for a boy quilt. Do I sound like I'm trying to convince myself? There are definitely things I'd change on a future model, but I'm happy with this one, and proud to send it onto it's new home.

Seaside Baby Quilt
Cameos by Big Red and Picasso. 

In other news, the animals had fun observing my photoshoot on the Farm! 

10 comments:

  1. Nice work - I love the curves, both on the front and the wavy lines you used for quilting. :-)

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  2. I think the quilt is wonderful - front and back. No need to convince me of anything! I really like the wee wander print you used for the binding, and it is really awesome that the quilt is fully reversible. I'm sure it will get plenty of use one way or another! :)

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  3. Beautiful quilt. It has a very fun flow to it and I like the color choices and abstract representation. I've made a few that I've thought of sewing a V2.0 of so I get it.

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  4. OMG. Loooove it. This quilt is amazing - love your style. I wouldn't change a thing!!!

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  5. Love this quilt! It looks super comfy. Also love the new landscape in this photo shoot! Doesn't look like the city :)

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  6. Very nice flow to the curved piecing and the touch of orange in the top right corner is the perfect finishing touch.

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  7. lovely shape and color ,modern take , i can see hills sea and sun

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  8. Really nice quilt. I love that it's a completely unique design - no pattern - just you.

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  9. i'm seriously in love with every single thing you make!! :)

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