Quilting is My Passion
As I sat and watched the US football (soccer) game in the Olympics, I was reminded of the passion in […]
Learning to Quilt
Baby Quilt Patterns
New baby quilt patterns are on the top of my list now that summer is here.
I use to say, “Sew much fabric, sew little time,” but I can’t use that excuse now. I teach during the school daytime, and since the school year ended, I do have some extra hours on my hands. My thoughts are like many who would like to make their own baby quilt, where do I start?
Finishing a New Baby Quilt
Finishing a new baby quilt is SEW much fun. I came around the last corner on the binding and realized – WOW! The
Need a New Baby Quilt Pattern?
Need a new baby quilt pattern?
A new baby is on the way and this Grandma is excited. The ultrasound shows that it is a girl and Mom and Dad are busily picking out colors and deciding on names, as they make plans for their new addition. Yet this Granma is hesitant. Should I start a pink baby quilt for a little girl or one with flowers, butterflies or maybe lavender quilt with some ruffles?
Looking for a New Idea for Designing Baby Quilts?
Looking for a New Idea for Designing Baby Quilts?
Designing your next new idea for baby quilts can be the hardest part of the process of making a special newborn baby gift or maybe a baby shower gift for that special mother-to-be. However, where do those original designs, color patterns, or unique heirloom quality unique handmade baby quilts emerge?
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Use Green in Baby Quilts?
Use Green in Baby Quilts?
Should green be used in baby quilts? Baby quilts use various colors but with St. Patrick’s Day in the glorious month of March, this question comes up.
Traditionally, blues are for boys and the pinks are for girls. This association has been held true for years and years and can be found throughout even many baby quilts and the fabrics.
Baby quilt patterns are SEW special.
Baby quilt patterns are SEW special.
Designing a unique baby quilt is always a challenge for the experience quilter, who is looking for a new and different idea from the usual and typical design in their pattern collection or the novice quilter, who is just beginning to jump into the wonder world of quilting and is looking to find a simple pattern to complete their first project. Either way the pattern design is so special and needs your utmost consideration.
Naming The Baby Quilt
Choosing a name for your quilt is SEW important.
Love and care goes into each quilt. Each stitch, each piece of carefully chosen fabric takes time to lovingly create a baby quilt. Why not take time to name your quilt? To keep a quilt part your family, an heirloom, the name becomes important. Quilts stand the test of time, and so it will continue to bring warmth for years to come. The name for the quilt should be given great consideration.