I picked out all the red, white and aquas from a couple of Little Apples charm packs, and added in a few of extras to make up the numbers.
I was originally just going to use the charms au naturel, for a simple patchwork, but when I saw Fiona's tumbler quilt in issue 5 of Love Patchwork & Quilting, (you know the one!), a quick spin of the Sizzix and a mini-tumbler was born...
The backing is fleece, no batting, and I used up some more Little Apples for binding.
Simple horizontal quilting in Aurifil 2021 50wt, which I also used for piecing, as it rarely gets swapped off my machine to be honest, was all that was needed to keep it all together.
I know I had to buy the backing, from here, but at £6/m, I have enough for another little quilt or a cushion or two, so I think I can have this purchase guilt-free!
It's only a tiddler, c. 24" x 32", but I am going on the theory and experience that small babies do not need big blankets; hauling a load of baby stuff about, means the smaller the better, and this is plenty big enough for popping over the car seat, or putting on the floor for a stretch out.
The girls have said it is both 'boyish' and 'girlish', so I guess that's a gender-neutral seal of approval!
Another FAL tick then, that makes 4 out of 8 completed already, and we are almost half way through the first quarter. Go me!
Go you for sure.
ReplyDeleteOh get you, halfway through! Not sure I have any finishes. Love the baby quilt
ReplyDeleteWell done indeed. I don't think I've finished a single thing yet, in fact I'm sure I'm going backwards...
ReplyDeleteAdorable, tumblers were a great choice and love the fleece!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful and snugly
ReplyDeleteLove the baby quilt, and the size is ideal!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, and like you say, a great size for hauling around for baby tummy time! You are really chugging through your WIP's, well done!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Tumblers are just gorgeous and perfect size for a baby, they're only small after all! x
ReplyDeleteLovely little quilt, and gorgeous colours
ReplyDeleteyay for an adorbs little finish!
ReplyDeleteYay you! That is a fab quilt!!!
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Go you indeed! Loving the backing! Jxo
ReplyDeleteGreat backing and a very thoughtful little gift. I think small baby quilts are super handy for new mums.
ReplyDeleteCute quilt! Please tell me that you are joking about being half way through the quarter, I have loads of WIP's still waiting to be worked on :(
ReplyDeletePerfect little quilt. Get you - another FAL item! Di x
ReplyDeleteit is so cute. And go you - definitely on a roll :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely - I could do with something small right now! I haven't finished anything on my list yet !!
ReplyDeleteThat's some pretty awesome fleece . I'm jealous that you've finished 4 out of 8, I've only managed 1!
ReplyDeletePerfect size, lovely wee quilt. I need to break out my tumbler die very soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you about the size of baby quilts- small is perfect! And it is definitely 'gender neutral'! Great job Missus!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great and my gender neutral warrior inside is very pleased ;) Are you on the fabric fast too then?
ReplyDeleteHadley, that is one awesome make! It's very much gender neutral and will be a total hit. Well done!
ReplyDeletelove the cow backing - so cute!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous and I love the backing!! I can't believe you're halfway there with your FAL list, though...you put the rest of us to shame!
ReplyDeleteyay! well done, a lovely quilt
ReplyDeleteoh it's lovely! Definitely gender neutral. you're doing so well with your FAL list!
ReplyDeleteThis is fun and cuddly at the same time, I am sure she will be wowed by it.
ReplyDeleteGo you! Yet another adorable finish. Wish my FAL list was looking so good ;-(
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