Monday, June 30, 2014

babies & friends


Quilts for babies are always nice, do you agree? Made with so much love & thought of a wee soul about to take on the world.


Jenny has made this pretty quilt for friends having a baby girl................well so the story was going. A pattern by Country Quilter called "Bear Hugs", measuring 40" x 54". The purchased kit is made up from Bali fabric, then posted off to me ASAP. But, yes there are buts occasionally (not 'butts' people, this is a family show!) So the but was, the friends had a boy! So guess what Jenny is feverishly doing now? Yes indeed, making a boy quilt! I guess this one can be popped away for when a girl quilt is needed.


The sample was quilted with an all over design, I figured I could do something a bit more pleasing to the applique & piecing.
Down to business : Cross hatching, loops, stipple, funky hearts & of course ditch stitching using a Gunold variegated thread in soft peach, mauve, yellow & teal/blue over poly batting. Jenny likes me to make & attach the binding all ready for her to sit & hand stitch in place.




That's the back.
My next quilt features cats, lots of cats! I have nearly finished, but the maker is overseas, so I will have to wait to share with you.
Next is a present I made for my friend Julie as she has had a birthday. The stitchery pattern is from Honeypunkins.


                    Stitched with Aurifil 12wt thread, a rusty hanger & a couple of wooden pegs.

14 comments:

  1. That is a delightful baby girl quilt, and your quilting is definitely more pleasing than an all over design.
    Such a cute stitched piece for your friend--very sweet. : )

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  2. Julie was very lucky getting such a wonderful gift. I loved the saying and the hanger. A great baby quilt and the quilting is lovely. There will be a little baby girl to enjoy it one day.

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  3. Yes Julie sure WAS very lucky getting that gift wasnt she ???!!!! And I LOVE it ... I am still finding just the right perfect place to hang it & enjoy it ... thank you SO much Leeanne,
    That quilt is lovely & I love all the different ways you have quilted it for her x0x0

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  4. Julie loves the gift, it does look wonderful, lovingly stitched by you Leeanne.
    The baby quilt is so sweet, a baby girl will love it one day.
    Julia ♥

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  5. Beautiful gift for Julie Leeanne. That is such a sweet beary baby quilt and so beauitfully quilted by you xx

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  6. Beautiful quilting Leeanne love all the different designs.

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  7. That baby quilt is so lovely I may even try to have another baby! Oh thats right I can't I have been fixed!!! Lovely gift for Julie.

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  8. What a darling quilt...your quilting makes it just fabulous!

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  9. A sweet quilt! and I'm sure the boy one will be too :) Always love seeing what you've been quilting :)

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  10. Beautiful colours in the baby quilt, and funny story that goes along with it!

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  11. Gorgeous baby quilt, such pretty colours. The mini you made Julie is beautiful.

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  12. The quilt is so sweet, the recipient will love it.

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  13. This quilt is perfect for a baby... girl! Guess you may be getting the boy one real soon?! Love your stitchery gift too :-)

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