This is #2 of the three baby quilts I have been working on. My neighbor wanted something for her friend that is having baby #2 very soon. I knew this could be bold and bright. Baby boy quilts are the hardest especially since you try to keep things from getting girly. Finding fabric can be really difficult.
I was out with another friend shopping and came across this dress at Saks. We were just passing through, I can’t convince myself to purchase anything from there.
Solids and bold colors, I loved it and the neighbor approved. Here is what I started with.
I cut the fabric into 5 strips measuring 1.5″, 2.5″, 3″ and 4″.
I started piecing and the whole quilt came together pretty quickly. I gave my neighbor a sneak peek last week and she was loving it.
For an added touch I hand embroidered Sam onto a scrap to use on the back, similar to the Mother’s Day quilts. I finished that part up over ice cream with some IMQG ladies.
Here is the finished results. This quilt has become my favorite of all the quilts that I have done. I’m loving the color combination and the back. The binding fabric really tied the front and back together.
Off to go work on baby Sam #2 quilt. Two friends requested baby boy quilts for Sam’s both due in June, odd.