Thursday, January 6, 2011

First finished quilt of 2011!

Okay, so I confess that I started the quilt the last week of December, but I can still call it the first quilt of 2011, right? Afterall, it wasn't completed until just last night.

I'm not sure what to call this quilt. I was thinking 'Spots & Dots' or maybe 'Spottydots'! What ever the name, It ranks up in the top three quilts I have ever made. I think it is something about the combination of colors and the simplicity of the pattern that draw me in.
When trying to decide how to quilt this, I played with a couple different ideas from just stitching in the ditch to stippling the white space or possibly quilting in circles. Then, for some reason I decided to do something that I've never tried and straight line quilted the whole thing. I am really loving the outcome. This is one of those cases that the quilting adds a TON of personality to the quilt.

The quilt measures about 38"x38". The perfect little size for a baby. I can't wait to deliver it to it's new home!

*The fabric used is Make Life... by Moda.

2 comments:

  1. Love this pattern with your colors and the straight line quilting!!. I like the Make Life line - very pretty!

    Angie - www.craftedAngles.come

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  2. Wow! I love it! Ive just had a baby and am starting sewing classes tomorrow so i'd love to know how to make one of these. would you consider doing a basic tutorial?
    x

    www.the-life-and-times-of-a-craftaholic.blogspot.com

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