Saturday, May 2, 2009

Baby Quilt

I have a real thing for quilts. Specifically baby quilts. Every time a friend announces the pending arrival of a new baby, I get so excited for a new sweet one in our lives, but also because I now have an excuse to make a quilt. I made them for all my girls, and did them all by hand. No sewing machine here, I can't drag a sewing machine to my porch, or into bed, so I go old school all the way. The newest addition to my high school friend, Asher, and his wife, Susan's family is Charlotte. She was born about two weeks ago and is their first child. I am so happy for them and know they will be amazing parents. I finished Charlotte's quilt today, the back is that super soft minky fleece. I sort of wish I could keep it, I think it is my favorite one so far, I hope she loves it for years to come. I also tried hand stitching her name. It is my first attempt, and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.

2 comments:

Joanna said...

Maria, it's gorgeous! I love baby quilts. I will say I like making them for girls more than boys. I've been saving Michael's special outfits and I'm going to make him a quilt from them when he goes to college.

Karla said...

It's beautiful!!! I love the colors and pattern!