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:: April 17, 2007 Fletcher's Quilt -- Gee's Bend Study II
Here's a quilt I made as a baby gift for Fletcher. I started it when Miss Susan was pregnant, and since they left the gender discovery till the birth I hope I did a good job of making it gender-neutral. I got to meet Fletcher when I handed off the quilt. He is SO cute and calm. Is he that chill all the time, Susan? Well anyway, my congratulations and awe to Susan and Beaty! It's a "study" of this Gee's Bend quilt by Belinda Pettway. (Here's Gee's Bend Study #1, a still-unfinished pillow.) And here's a close-up so you can see the quilting -- just groups of straight lines that change direction once in a while. I had grand plans to make baby quilts for the very many pregnant people I know, not taking into account that I would become hugely pregnant/unmotivated myself AND not knowing at the time that quilts are now considered a no-no for baby bedding. Thank goodness they haven't yet been outlawed as floor pads, burp cloths, tablecloths, capes, fort doors, or wall hangings. posted by in Quilting
Comments Gorgeous! Man, I sure do love turquoise! Posted by Tracy on April 17, 2007 8:21 PM Wow, it is gorgeous. Excellent colorwork. and quilting! You are so talented. Seriously. My mom has already made two quilts - one to fit a twin-size bed, even - and I'm sure there will be 10 more once the gender is revealed (I won't be waiting for the surprise). I don't have the heart to tell her about the bedding "rules"... I figure, like you say, there will still be plenty of uses for them. Don't forget doll/stuffed animal blankets/bedding! Posted by gina on April 17, 2007 11:54 PM I love this little baby quilt. I need to start on a baby quilt for a friend who loves modern designs and I am very inspired by this. Thanks for sharing. Posted by shannon on April 18, 2007 12:21 AM Love it. It's fantastic. What a lucky babe. Posted by Heather Bailey on April 18, 2007 3:20 AM that is so awesome! I love the fabrics! Posted by elizabeth on April 18, 2007 4:21 AM BEAUTIFUL! Posted by adrienne on April 18, 2007 5:50 AM Beautiful! I love it. And you're right: I was really bummed not to be able to use my son's crib quilt for it's intended use, but it's been a nice floormat in the nursery. Now that he's almost 2, it finally got to take it's rightful place in the bed and he loves it. Posted by meg on April 18, 2007 6:02 AM I too was bummed about all the baby quilts and throws I got for baby gifts for my daughter. However, they were great to place under her wherever she was in case she spit up - it's much easier to throw a quilt in the wash, than to constantly spot clean a carpet! They also softened our hard wood floors when she was playing with her play yard...Now that she is older and walking they are displayed on a quilt rack in her room. Posted by Erin on April 18, 2007 9:48 AM Beautiful baby quilt! Thanks for the informational link. I always send a note with my baby quilts that says that I expect them to use it as a floor quilt. Most of the people that I've made them for are in California and it just doesn't get all that cold. At least not enough to justify using a super warm quilt. Now I'll also tell them that quilts are a no-no for bedding. Posted by Tami on April 18, 2007 4:44 PM Lovely organic design to your quilt & such versatile colours. That's one very lucky baby! Posted by Jade on April 18, 2007 7:49 PM Nooooo!!!!! They will NEVER OUTLAW THE FORTS! Goodness, that WOULD be awful. Agreed with the others: it's an AMAZING quilt, love the influence and intepretation and quilting. And will probably be well used, insanity with "soft bedding" aside (what will the baby sleep with? "hard bedding?" a blanket of plywood? woven steel?). Posted by Amber on April 19, 2007 9:53 AM What a beautiful quilt - Fletcher's a lucky little guy. Posted by Anonymous on April 19, 2007 11:11 AM What a beautiful quilt - Fletcher is quite the lucky little guy. Posted by Stephanie on April 19, 2007 11:11 AM well, harry's been sleeping with a blanket since before he turned one, so i guess we are bad parents. the quilt you made for us has been used for bedding, call CPS!!! of course, it's also a keepsake that we want to preserve and show to his prom date in 15 years. Posted by melanie on April 19, 2007 9:18 PM I love your sense of color. Great quilt! Love your work. Posted by LilyBamboo on April 20, 2007 1:08 AM oh gosh this is gorgeous! love all your fabric choices! Posted by traci on April 20, 2007 5:07 PM Gorgeous work on the quilt - beautiful colors and layout!!!! Posted by Tara on April 22, 2007 9:49 PM just wondering--what size did you chose for this baby quilt? standard crib size 28x52? blanket size 30x40? didn't know...thanks!! :) Posted by hayley on April 23, 2007 12:48 PM The colors are great. Wish I had a baby quilt like this when my children were babies. Where the apples fall in between the blocks look like ring binders. The design reminds me of an open notebook - ready for a life of ideas, memories. Posted by Ellen on April 23, 2007 1:54 PM Your quilt is really wonderful, thanks for sharing it! Posted by Klay on April 25, 2007 1:54 PM I love it. Tell us the dimensions and your process--curious where you started and how it progressed....want to make my own now! Thanks for the inspiration. Posted by Karen on April 25, 2007 3:40 PM this is beautiful! I really love your design and the quilting pattern! Posted by Rebekah on April 25, 2007 7:26 PM Beautiful quilt perfect for either gender. Posted by Kristi on April 26, 2007 10:55 PM |
