Shabby Chic Baby Girl Quilt

This Moda Simplicity fabric was some of the first fabric I purchased in charm packs.  I have held on to it for no good reason, but then had a request for a girly quilt.  I thought this would be perfect.  Girly and shabby chic.

The 5″ squares were cut into 3.5″ x 5″ rectangles and 1.5″ x 5″ rectangles.  Then I mixed and matched them to give it a random look.  I wanted the layout to be simple and floating in white.

I had put aside some of the 5″ squares to use for the binding.  I really liked the look of the white and the floral print.  Has to be my favorite part of the quilt.

For the backing I had a vintage sheet put then did find a fabric from the collection at a quilt store that I had stopped at.  I adore the vintage sheet I was wanting to use so that can be saved for another project.

 

Benartex Fabrics

Benartex

Brooklyn Heights is a great update on their previous collection “City Girl”.  I love the big prints, great stripes and strung circles.  The patterns are bold, but the muted colors are wonderful.  Albee Square is a free pattern available for download.  Might be a great stash buster or quick quilt to have on hand. 

String Necklace Blue 

Chloe has swirls that need to be in my stash. 

Candice Plum 

Cosmo Chic reminds me of another fabric especially this pattern below.  Any suggestions?  LOVE this plaid and the color palette for the entire collection. 

Beaded Plaid Citrus 

Day Dreamer offers strong spirals, floral, and geometric prints. 

 Hourglass Geo White               Hourglass Geo Blue 

Habitat offers neutrals in a muted manner.  Designs include fireworks, plaid, dots, leaves, and florals.

 Big Flower Aqua       Plaid Aqua/White          Dandelion Dark Khaki/Lt.Khaki                               

I see a trend that I like PLAID.  Fall/autumn must be on the brain. 

Abbey Road also has a great stripe that could be used in a number of projects in a variety of colors. 

Lines Lime 

What is your favorite fabric?

I love how each quilt shop carries different amounts of fabrics.  The shop near me in Florida carried a wide variety of Batiks.  One of the shops near me in Indy carries an array of modern prints.  A shop we visited in Charleston has mostly civil war era fabrics. 

So readers, what is your favorite fabric?

  • Batiks
  • Modern
  • Floral
  • Reproductions
  • Novelty
  • Something else???

I’d love to know what you look for when you’re adding to your stash. 

Have a creative Thursday!!!