Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Stripey Baby Quilt

My recent obsession with stripes continues. 

One of my employee’s daughters just had a little girl.  I decided to whip up a quilt for the wee one.  This is my 3rd attempt at “quilting”.  I use quotation marks because all I really do is sew some squares or strips of fabric together and attempt to “quilt” them at the end.  Key word, attempt.

Here’s attempt #1:

Attempt #2:

And now…attempt #3:

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I had to kindly explain to Ike that this wasn’t his.  (And yes, he has a Wubba with him at all times.  Obsessed much?)  Luckily the home it is going to has multiple dogs so I don’t feel quite so bad about him stomping on it.  Don’t worry, I will recommend they wash it…

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I used this tutorial for the striped top and this tutorial for the quilting.  I was going to do a how-to…but no one should be taking sewing advice from me.  It’s not pretty.  The quilt turned out cute enough.  I definitely need more practice but I know “it’s the thought that counts” will get me through on this one.

What’s your favorite beginner quilting pattern?  Have you attempted to quilt?  Do share!

Linking up to: A Bowl Full of Lemons, Handy Man, Crafty Woman, Simple Home Life

19 comments:

  1. that is adorable! love the colors and the stripes!

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  2. Eek, I'm amazed you have time for three attempts but I really do love the third attempt the best. It's a modern quilt - very cool!

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  3. I´m happy to know that I´m not the only one who wants beautiful things for dogs :)
    I would love to have one of this for my Pugs!

    Hugs!
    Romi

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  4. I love your persistence, looks lovely. Maybe you should make one for your dog, too, he looks really sad on that picture (probably after you explained to him it wasn't his).

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  5. Anything having to do with sewing is amazing me lately. Great work! Home made stuff is the best!!

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  6. Too cute! I love the fun fabric you chose. I have never quilted anything, but I did attempt to crochet a baby blanket when I was in elementary school (don't ask me why that particular project struck me) aaaaaand let's just say that I instead wound up with some really great potholders. :P Clearly, nobody should take sewing advice from me, either. :)

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  7. That third quilt is just lovely. All of the colors match so well. I am attempting my first quilt this summer and using a basic 9 square pattern.

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  8. Love the fabric! I attempted some quilting when I was younger. Middle school, maybe?? I haven't touched it since. I'd rather play with power tools than a sewing machine. : )

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  9. Personally, #1 is my favorite! :) I've gotten MANY compliments on it!

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  10. I think it looks sweet - love the stripes!

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  11. Wow. You did such a great job! Love those bright colors which are perfect for a baby.
    You're friend's baby is very lucky. I sewed a quilt for my niece for her 1st birthday which is made from her baby clothes that her mother picked out.
    I went to http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/baby-clothes-quilt-kit
    to order the kit. My sis made one for my son and he loves it!

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  12. Great job on all! I love the 1st one (looks perfect for newborn). And the bright stripes on the last one are so cheerful, love it!

    I recently attempted my 1st ever sewing project - Rag Quilts for my kids' beds.
    http://heartandhaven.com/2011/05/18/algebra-inspired-rag-quilts-sew-stinkin-cute/

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  13. I'm sew impressed! Har Har.
    Seriously, kudos to you. They look awesome!

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  14. I am very proud of you!! The striped one is gorgeous!!!! I am putting this tutorial in my to-do file for the day when I get a cottage or ski chalet. I think you should make one for Ike...look at that face:)

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  15. ooo! the third attempt is awesome!! love the stripes and the different fabric swatches you chose!

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  16. The stripey one is definitely the best! I'd say you're getting better with practice ;)

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  17. That quilt is so cute! I love the stripes. My first couple quilts fell into "the thought that counts" category. Heck they still do and I have to remind myself this everytime I am wrapping one up. Love the fabrics and colors you chose!

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