I was originally going to steal Mama Pea's idea of using the coordinating receiving blankets to make the quilt, so, J17 and I made a trip to Target (the first of several stops) where we discovered that, of course, they were OUT of the safari themed blankets. Really??? On to plan B....
So, we stopped at the music store (the next lesson book for K11, new strings and rosin for J17) on the way to the fabric store where we shopped.
Fortunately, everything we selected was on sale- some at 50%! Here's the selection:
And, with the sale prices, I ended up spending probably what I would have spent on a gift from the registry anyway, so, except for my labor, it evens out. And I'm not counting batting- I've got plenty in stock- even the nice cotton batting that I like to use for baby quilts.
I've never been one for pastel baby quilts. They don't really see pastel colors well and I always love the bright colors and bold patterns for babies- especially for boys (which this one is supposed to be)- call me weird if you want. I was pleased with my fabric choices and J17 and I probably made quite the sight as we debated choices "No, definitely the leopard and not the tiger- the color temperature is wrong". I really had hoped for a blue but we couldn't find the 'right' blue in the entire store.. Oh, well, the green works just as well.
Now, since it's Friday night, I think I may just have another glass of wine.....
I love the colorful fabrics you ended up with! Be sure to take pictures for us to see the finished quilt. I'm with you all the way on preferring bright colors for baby quilts. I always say it gives the little ones something interesting to look at while they're trying to fall asleep. ;o}
ReplyDeleteLOL! I made a quilt for I14 when he was a baby. It had cats on it. He used to lay there in his crib and talk to the kitties. It was terribly cute.
DeleteThis is going to be adorable!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the quilt-in-progress pics!
Don't worry, I'll keep you all 'posted'! You guys are my inspiration.
DeleteGreat fabrics, it's going to look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMe too, can't wait to see pics.
Have a great weekend. Take care, Janet W
Have a wonderful weekend yourself!!
Delete"Experts" say that the bright colors are better for babies anyways, stimulating for their brains :) I love the fabrics you picked out and can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteAnd we know that those 'experts' are always right... right??
DeleteGreat fabrics, I love brights for kid quilts too! It will go super fast, I think I almost do better when motivated with a tight deadline, ha! (Says the woman who is uninspired to quilt at all this winter...)
ReplyDeleteI agree on the deadline thing. If I'm just making it for me... I can let other things take precedence. But if I've got a deadline- I'll get it done.
DeleteDitto on the great fabrics! So sweet of you to do this for the new babe.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them. While this particular mama picked many very practical things off the registry, I always like to do something more personal.
DeleteMy kids loved bright fabrics. :) Your coworkers baby is going to be very lucky!
ReplyDeleteI need to start quilting. I want to. Maybe that`ll be the next goal..
If you can sew a straight line, you can quilt. I love the design and color selection stage the most!! Oh- and seeing the finished product.
Deletehow cute! you made me smile at the darling prints and stripes. It's going to be a darling quilt I can just tell!!! I love the 4 and 5 inch square quilts! ...debbie
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking I may do 5 or 6 inch blocks- nothing fancy. I do think the striped border will bring it all together.
DeleteI love the choices! I think this will be a very cherished gift. Enjoy your glass of wine:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I did enjoy that glass of wine. I don't ever drink during the week but having wine with dinner on the weekends is a solid tradition here.
Delete