Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Gifts for Baby Henry

My friend and fellow crafter Sasha had a baby a few weeks ago!  His name is Henry and he is insanely adorable.  I was a little behind in sewing up some gifts for the new mommy and daddy, but I finished them up only a few days after he was born.

Henry's Quilt

Having loved making my first quilt, I can’t believe it took me almost an entire year to make another quilt.  For me, sewing a quilt top is a different experience than sewing a garment—it’s instant gratification as you see the shapes coming together!  Seriously, I am hooked. 


Henry's Quilt

I used the Sunshine and Sock Monkeys Baby Quilt pattern in Modern Log Cabin Quilting.  This was my first time making log cabins and I really caught on after the first square.  They were so quick and easy to make!  The pattern called for the squares to use different fabric, but I’m a needs-order kind of girl so I made all of the squares identical.  I kept the quilting simple and just stitched diagonal straight lines.  Thankfully the rascal cat was taking a nap while I put the quilt sandwich together!  He would have had a field day playing with all of this fabric!

Henry's Quilt

Once again I really enjoyed hand sewing to finish the binding.  Not only do I like the look of a hand-sewn binding better, but I like that it allows me time to just sit with the quilt and admire it as I finish it.  Sort of like a test drive for the future owner.  I’m happy to say that this quilt is nice and toasty.  I may or may not have sat with it on for a while after I finished the binding before throwing it in the washer. 

Henry's Quilt

What fabric did I use?  I’m so glad you asked because I kept a nice and tidy list this time!

Stripes

  •          Moda Modern Workshop Exhibit Stripe, Blue/Teal/Green
  •          Moda Modern Workshop Exhibit Stripe, Orange/Red/Yellow
  •          Taza Color Stripe, Yellow
  •          Taza Color Stripe, Orange
Polka Dots

  •          Urban Circus Dots, Green/Orange
  •          Urban Circus Dots, Yellow/Green
  •          I Heart Dots, Blue
  •          Amy Butler Love Sunspots, Wine
Inside squares: Urban Circus Elephants, Sky Blue
Back: Urban Circus Giraffe, Lime
Sashing/Border: Robert Kaufman Quilter’s Linen, Straw
Binding: Robert Kaufman Quilter’s Linen, Blue

Henry's Quilt


Henry's Quilt


I love this quilt just as much as the first quilt I made.  It was hard to part with!


Henry's Quilt

I had some leftover fabric so I made a tag blanket for Henry to suck on and a small stuffed toy to keep him company.  Both were made using patterns in Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing For Baby and were very quick and easy to make.  I finally got the positioning of the ears correct so they actually look like ears this time instead of a bow.  Hurray for progress!


Henry's Tag Blanket and Stuffed Toy

6 comments:

  1. Oh, it's too cute! You did a fantastic job. I snuggle all my quilts while binding before gifting. I call it giving them a test drive. Gotta make sure they are warm right!?

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  2. The quilt is amazing and Henry is very grateful!!

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  3. Love the quilt and tag blanket. The fabrics you used are so cool - what perfect gifts for a new baby!

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  4. Oh my gosh, this is so sweet! I love it!

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