I began this quilt in September and finished it in November this year! That's really speedy work for me considering that it's hand quilted. The stars finish at 12" and are an enlarged adaptation of Kim Diehl's Barn Stars. I find the pattern positively charming. Surprisingly, not a single piece of fabric in this quilt was a scrap! (But now I have lots of scraps in autumn colors.)
The batting I used is Soft 'n' Crafty, an 80% cotton/20% poly blend. It's not super thick but it's great for hand quilting and makes a warm quilt.
The top finished at 48½" x 60½". After quilting, binding, washing, and drying it measured at 46¼" x 57½". It's perhaps a little large for a baby quilt but I say, better too large than too small.
Here's the little fellow who now owns the quilt nestled beside his sister. She's a great helper to her mom.
Sadly, I did not get a photo of him on the quilt or with it wrapped around him. I had forgotten how very tiny babies are, even ones that weigh nearly 8 pounds! And they keep their little legs pulled up for a few weeks so seem even smaller and shorter than they are. As a two-week-old in his nearly-fetal position, I know he could have fit into one of the stars! He'll grow into it.
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> Finished or Not Friday at Busy Hands Quilts
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> finish it up Friday at crazy mom quilts
Thanks for hosting, ladies.
--Nancy.
A great baby quilt, IMHO, Nancy! I really love this design.
ReplyDeleteAnd such a sweet photo of the new wee one and his sister.
Yes, he will grow into it--before you know it, right? :)
Thanks, Janet. I do love those barn stars, too. I noticed that in the original Kim Diehl made light stars with dark backgrounds and did not use sashing. It's another option to try the next time.
DeleteYou're right that he'll grow into it quickly. Time goes so fast. He'll be on his mission before we know it!
What a beautiful finish, and an even prettier grand baby!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for both sweet compliments, Gypsy Quilter.
DeleteYour tiny grandson is adorable! I love Kim’s Barn Star and your quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Karen. We think he's adorable, too. And I think I might make a Barn Stars quilt again. I really like the pattern.
DeleteYour new grandson will love his quilt as he grows into it. You're absolutely right about making it a bit larger so that he can use it for several years. It's also a perfect learning tool for colors, counting stars or squares, etc. Sweet photo of him with his big sister.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Pat. I've noticed that if mom/day love a quilt, book, piece of clothing, the children are more likely to see and use it. I hope my daughter loves this quilt so Noah will use it enough to wear it out! I always thinking about what little ones can learn from a baby quilt -- colors, shapes, items printed on the fabric, etc. It makes for little conversations at snuggle or play time.
DeleteIt turned out so nicely! Noah looks like he has bright blond hair in the picture.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Brenna. Noah's hair does look blond in the photo but I notice it seems to look darker sometimes. Maybe he'll be a blond to begin with.
DeleteBeautiful baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Frédérique.
DeleteQuilts are just like hugs - and the bigger the better! He'll grow into that big hug from Grandma!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet sentiment, Gayle. I like the image of him being wrapped in quilty hugs from me.
DeleteBeautiful quilt and what beautiful grandchildren too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jocelyn.
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