Yesterday, I learned that baby quilts are the best!
Looking back at my notes, I realized that I started making this quilt only two weeks ago. Last week, in my letter to mom, I gave a few details about this project: 1. Based on a pattern by Erica Jackman, of Kitchen Table Quilting. 2. Color palette to match recipient’s nursery theme of teddy bears. 3. Background fabric and batting came from my mother’s stash.
And now the quilt is finished.
I say baby quilts are the best because:
- They are suitable for a lot of fun colors and novel fabrics.
- They don’t take much yardage, which keeps the cost down.
- They are perfect for using up stash fabrics.
- They can be quilted on an ordinary home sewing machine.
- They are quick to make!
I quilted it using the walking foot – stitch in the ditch and straight-line quilting,
It was so much fun that I am actively seeking out another expectant family so I have a reason to make another one.
If you like this pattern, check out Erica’s website.
Daily Fiber 
It turned out great! And it’s always satisfying to finish something quickly 🙂
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Yes. Thanks.
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I love that you’re actively looking for someone to do another baby quilt for.
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It looks great, a quilt that size seems a manageable project…I just don’t know anyone with babies or small children. One day I’m sure I’ll fall down the quilting rabbit hole but in the meantime enjoy the ones you and other bloggers share.
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I think for me, making quilts is a case of trying to carry on my mother’s legacy. There’s an emotional connection that touches me.
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What a great quilt! A friend of mine crochets baby blankets for family members … both yours and hers are so much work. But they are sooooo beautiful when they are finished! I still have one someone made for my baby … 38 years ago!
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