Picking up where I left off a month or so ago, I'm sharing the next baby quilt I made for a friend. I can't believe her sweet daughter is two years old already. It feels like just yesterday I was picking out the perfect purple fabrics for this baby quilt. The timing is perfect to share this quilt because I started a new project for her yesterday! This time, she has commissioned me to make a baby quilt for her sister. It means the world to me that she liked her quilt enough to want one for her future nephew.
Anyway! Back to the Purple Pinwheel Baby Quilt...
I wish I had better photos of this quilt because I really loved the fabrics in it. I think I took these photos with my cell phone in really harsh sunlight so the colors are kind of washed out. The photos really don't do it justice, but here you go!
After my first attempt at HST (half-square triangles) in the two tone herringbone quilt, I was itching to do more with them. HSTs are such a versatile block. They are easily one of my favorites...despite all the trimming involved! I use this method to make my HSTs. Once the HSTs are done, making them into pinwheels is a piece of cake!
The backing fabric was one of my favorite things about making this quilt. My friends husband is in the Marines, so I chose a subtle patriotic fabric for the back. It is a nice cream color with an eagle print in white. Again, I wish I had better photography back then so you could really see it.
I did straight line quilting 1/4" from each vertical and horizontal seam. Then I stitched in the ditch on the diagonal seams. I think it created a nice overall effect. I chose a darker purple for the binding which framed the quilt nicely.
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On Thursdays, I will be throwing it back to quilts I have made over the years. Up first: the Two Tone Herringbone Baby Quilt
In 2015, my best friend was expecting her first child and I decided I needed to make her a baby quilt. Partially because I love her (and her daughter!) and partially because I wanted to an excuse to buy more fabric and work on another project.
My friend gave me free reign to do whatever kind of design I wanted, but requested purples and grays. I searched for a while before I settled on a herringbone pattern. I didn't follow a specific pattern, but did the quilt math on my own. As the quilt is only comprised of half-square triangles (HSTs), it wasn't too hard to figure out. Making this quilt was my first attempt at HSTs, as well as my first attempt at writing/designing a quilt. I have to say, the end result was not too shabby for my first time!
This quilt is made with Robert Kaufman Kona Solids in Lilac, Snow, and Stone. The binding is the darker Purple fabric. I had the hardest time finding the perfect purple fabric for the back. After some searching, I finally settled on a polka dot fabric from Riley Blake and I think it turned out perfect.
This was quilted this on my home machine using straight lines. The width between lines is varied and follows the chevron pattern the HSTs make. I originally planned to stitch in the ditch and leave it at that, but when I actually started, I couldn't help but add more lines. I love the texture of densely quilted quilts!
This quilt was first published on my personal blog celebrateeverymile.wordpress.com.
Enjoy this picture filled post of my scrappy American Flag quilted wall hanging!
It's no secret that I love the American Flag. My very first real quilt was a large American Flag that still hangs in our dining room now! One of my favorite things about living on post is that an American Flag hangs outside the door of most houses. Walk into any house here on post, and you will find Americana decor. So, when I decided to branch out into writing patterns, starting with an American Flag was a no brainer!
I used fabrics from two collections (Freedom by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics and Betsy's Basket by Darlene Zimmermanfor Robert Kaufman Fabrics) plus assorted red, white, and blue fabric from my stash. The scrappy variety gives the quilt a rustic, vintage vibe. I love the way it turned out.
My absolute favorite detail about this quilt is the fussy cut squares from the Freedom collection. I wasn't able to get all 50 states because I only had a fat quarter to work with, but I will definitely stock up on more of this fabric for future projects. It is such a fun fabric!
For the backing fabric, I used Patriotic Pride - State Names in navy by Studio E. It was the perfect backing for this project. The binding is Bella solids in Navy. I like the way dark bindings frame a quilt.
I quilted it using straight lines 1/4" from each seam vertically and horizontally. It created a nice grid that gives this quilt a nice texture. It hangs nicely against the wall!
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