Saturday, May 16, 2015

Progress on Ellie



I have finished Ellie and stitched her down. I added the sun, but still need to adhere it with stitching. The fabrics on either side are being auditioned for borders. I have also made a small utility baby quilt and three burp cloths for a little girl. They are the best kind - shopped totally from my stash from fabric to batting to backing to thread. The new baby is also getting a "good" quilt in the mother's choice of colors, but it felt good to whip out this little freebie. The fabrics have been hanging around in the closet since I made the last flannel baby quilt - over ten years ago!


The idea is for this quilt to be tucked into the diaper bag or used in the car. I always shudder when I see those fold down baby changing tables in restrooms. Does anyone ever clean those things? The mother will always have this quilt handy to put down on the changing table and it can be washed and washed without worrying about it.

4 comments:

  1. Ellie looks so full of character, the quiilt is ideal as a changing mat and yes I wonder too about those mats in the shop loos.

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  2. Ellie looks great! I love all the fabrics. I think either border works, it just depends on the feel you want. I like that background too -- gorgeous colour. How have you stitched it down?

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  3. It looks great! I love that colorful elephant!

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  4. Ellie looks elegant! On my to do list! Love making quilts totally from stash! Way to go!

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