I made this baby quilt a few weeks ago and now that the shower has come and gone, I can finally post the finished project. Nathan's room is brick red, maize and light olive green, so this quilt was made to match the color scheme.
I played around with some improvisational piecing for this quilt and am really happy with how it came out. Next time, though, I'm going to pull out the scissors, put away the rotary cutter and go a little bit more crazy with the wonky blocks (thanks for the tip, Carissa).
The final quilt is about 27" x 38". I used a 100% cotton batting and did my standard free motion stippling on the top.
It's great - love the color combos and it looks so cozy! Very cute!
Posted by: Amber | 26 January 2009 at 10:34 PM
Wow! I love those colors, that is stunning.
Posted by: shannon | 26 January 2009 at 11:12 PM
lucky baby!
Posted by: abcgirl | 26 January 2009 at 11:17 PM
Wow, I love it. Great colors!
Posted by: Oiyi | 27 January 2009 at 12:51 AM
I really like this. The slightly off kilter squares look so cool!
Posted by: Clever Karen | 27 January 2009 at 06:17 AM
Very nice! The colors are wonderful.
Posted by: Patty | 27 January 2009 at 06:59 AM
Baby perfect, boy perfect, decor perfect -- how often do you hit on all three? I don't think that color combination would ever have occurred to me for a baby's room, but the translation into fabric is just terrific!
Posted by: jenclairj | 27 January 2009 at 08:39 AM
Gorgeous! nice work.
Posted by: Melissa | 27 January 2009 at 11:15 AM
Looks great...Bet it will be perfect!
Posted by: Jane Weston | 27 January 2009 at 12:06 PM
oh, man, i LOVE this quilt!!! the colors are fantastic. and so is your improvisational piecing. nice work!!!
Posted by: amandajean | 27 January 2009 at 01:39 PM
I love it! I need to learn to break free from the standard pattern and try a little wonkyness to my blocks. I love the colors on this, super cute.
Posted by: Cami | 27 January 2009 at 01:42 PM
lucky baby nathan!
Posted by: montague | 27 January 2009 at 04:09 PM
This is great!!! I love the fabrics you used and those wonky blocks. I think they are my next adventure.
Posted by: jessica | 27 January 2009 at 04:54 PM
Oh I just love it, Rebekah! The blocks look like they are dancing. Great use of color too. I have been inspired to use scissors too after looking at bettyninja's blocks the other day.
I will be investing in a good pair.
Posted by: gardenymph | 27 January 2009 at 11:52 PM
cuteness! love the color combos :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | 28 January 2009 at 04:22 PM
Lucky little boy!
Love the colours - again!!
Posted by: kvinta | 29 January 2009 at 06:21 AM
It is lovely. Nice bold colors. I would love to learn how to quilt.
Posted by: rima aranha | 29 January 2009 at 03:45 PM
Your free motion quilting is impressive ... must practice more ...
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | 29 January 2009 at 07:42 PM
It's beautiful, I really like that color scheme.
Posted by: Lisa | 29 January 2009 at 08:03 PM
So pretty. I'd love a quilt like this, I bet Nathan loves it!
Posted by: Priscilla | 30 January 2009 at 03:41 PM
i love the solids in here. so handsome. i'm trying to put together a set of solids for my common threads quilt (for my son)...and i'm struggling. this has a nice masculine look...that's what i'm having trouble achieving.
Posted by: jacquie | 30 January 2009 at 06:09 PM
gorgeous!!!!!
Posted by: upstatelisa | 02 February 2009 at 01:41 PM
Really fresh and original color scheme.
Posted by: KathieB | 10 February 2009 at 12:44 AM
I'm coming late to the party here, but I love this quilt. It's so much fun!
Posted by: Frogdancer | 05 October 2009 at 08:59 AM