Here’s a baby quilt that I recently finished for Barb’s daughter and granddaughter. It will hang on the wall, so I could have some fun and quilt it very pretty instead of merely functional. It will also be in a local show next month, so I wanted to quilt it special for her.
Here is the block design:
The work shown above is freehanded, no computer here, so it is not perfect. I am ok with that, I strive for texture and pattern when I quilt. Any imperfections give it character, right? LOL
I did use a stencil on the border, a favorite one by Barbara Chainey. I added some freehand work around it to create more interest and to match the density of the quilting so it would hang nicely. Barbara is a wonderful quilter, teacher, and designer; I am a fan of her stencil designs!
Anyway, I met with Barb today and she was so sweet to bring me a bag of fresh lemons and an orange from her trees. She also gave me a plant, I will do my best to water the plant and not kill it. LOL
Been busy quilting and piecing, too. Plus my online class starts tomorrow, however, I prepared ahead of time, so I am all set!
Next up on my table is a quilt for me- a class sample with selvages for my selvage quilt class. What are you up to this week?
Beautiful, as always!
That is beautiful and I am sure will become a family treasure.
Thank you , thank you…. everyone will love seeing your beautiful work hanging in Kelsey’s room! As always your quilting is exquisite. I love it!!!
Always love seeing you — wish it was more often!!
Hugs
Barb
What a pretty quilt!
So so so so so lovely.
I’ve been looking for yarn…..no success yet. Hot climate, they mostly make lace.
That is just breathtaking. I wish I could see it for real.
Definitely up to your usual very high standards Carla – looks fabulous!
How beautiful! I really loved the way you whispered the top, and how you brought the blocks to life! Have fun with your new class today!
Very pretty!!!
Charming quilt, Carla. It’s so perfect for a newborn. I’m always amazed at how beautifully you quilt the orange peel design.
LOL, Carla, don’t look too close!! I kept wishing for a small teeny stencil to use. Thanks for you comment as always!
Thank you, thank you!! I am working on another quilt at the moment, while teaching the new class. Watch for another crazy ranch story again, too!