This quilt was a complete pleasure to make! I've given you a few sneak peeks at it during the process (here and here) and decided I couldn't keep you in suspense any longer. ;o)
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| I cut 5" squares from my stash along with some background rectangles at 5" x 9 1/2" and threw in some layer cake low volume fabrics (which were trimmed to 9 1/2" square). I wanted the mix in background sizes to add more interest. |
It's a lap-sized quilt made especially for a sweet little girl that loves horses
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| Sarah Jane's "Summer Ride" from her Wee Wander line is the fabric I based the palette for this quilt from. |
and it is filled with a wide assortment of low-volume fabrics - making it an "I Spy" quilt.
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| When I gift this quilt, I'm thinking of adding a card with a list of things for the recipient to look for on her quilt... things like safety pins, strawberries and pinwheels! ;o) |
A quilt for her to enjoy making up stories about as she explores all the fabrics in it, as much as she may enjoy hearing stories while cuddling under it.
I hope she will enjoy the festival of colour, while tracing small fingers over those quilted circles.
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| Kona in Petal was used for the backing to allow the quilting design to really stand out. |
Most of all, I hope this quilt will remind her that she is loved.
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| "You Are Loved" quilt. |
This quilt was inspired by several other pixelated heart quilts...
Each one is so gorgeous! How could I not make one, too? ;o)
I'm linking up my latest finish with Amanda Jean's
and with Kim's
Beautiful and I love the idea of a card with what she should find on the quilt, it sounds so fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is fantastic, what a lovely job :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun this must have been to create. It's wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for not keeping us in suspense any longer! What a delightful quilt ... love the pattern, the pinks and your quilting. Very pretty indeed :)
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful! And I love the I-spy feature, too. I know she'll treasure it. :)
ReplyDeleteKimberly
Congrats on this beautiful finish. I am sure she will feel loved. I think including a list is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable Katherine! Sunny wishes from hot GREECE! x Teje
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful - I love the idea of including a card with a list of all the things to find!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is simply wonderful. I love the idea of the "I Spy" quilt. What an incredible idea for engaging a child.
ReplyDeletethis is soooo darn beautiful...you make scraps divine looking..I don't think my scraps would ever look this good...maybe because I have NO scraps to speak of...lol
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilt Katherine. I love the mixture of sizes of squares in the LV background
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous - what a great design - you DO make scraps look divine! The colours and prints are just adorable - that is one lucky recipient!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt Katherine. The recipient will love it, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! And adding in the larger background squares; great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful quilt - the heart really stands out against the pretty LV fabrics you used in the background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt, especially how thoughtful every fussy cut print is placed and all the textures on the background naturals. Great job, Katherine!
ReplyDeletewow the ceiling is fantastic. what a work. respectful and great. hearted greetings from bavaria
ReplyDeleteWow Katherine! I love this quilt, the red prints combined with the LV prints and the quilting are just beautiful!
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