Making a Baby Boy Quilt
Sometimes I get lucky, and a cute sewing project or pattern crosses my path, at the same time that I need to make a gift for somebody. I love when that happens!!
Recently, I set out to make something special for the first grandchild of my dear friend, Mary. She is now the proud grandmother of a cute little baby boy!
What adorable baby project "sailed into my horizon" at just the right time?
It is The Summercrafter's new baby quilt pattern... High Seas.
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| High Seas by Summercrafter |
And here is the High Seas baby quilt that I made:
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| High Seas Baby Quilt by Susie's Sunroom |
High Seas Baby Quilt design by Elaine Perez @ Summercrafter blog
Dimensions: 37 inches x 37 inches
Fabrics used: Thar She Blows by Michael Miller ~ for the backing (whales)
Point of Sail by Michael Miller ~ for the border
Out to Sea by Sarah Jane Michael Miller ~ the red striped binding
Ombre Fabric in blue from my stash
I really enjoyed sewing these blocks! Each block that I finished became my new "favorite" one.
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| The anchor block - I used some blue Ombre fabric for the ocean water |
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| The pirate ship block |
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| The pirate block |
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| The whale block |
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| I quilted some simple 'wave lines' in the border |
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| I just love the striped binding ( sewn by machine on both sides) and all of these spouting whales! |
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| The back side |
After looking at all of the whales, I remembered seeing a cute softy pattern for a whale...
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| Whale of A Time Plushies by Christina McKinney Birchfabrics |
You know I just HAD to make a little ole' whale to go along with this pirate quilt!
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| Whale plushie and High Seas quilt gift set by Susie's Sunroom |
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| My gift set for baby |
This quilt was so much fun to make, and easily started and finished in my weekend.
Go on over to Elaine's blog, Summercrafter , to see all of her patterns and beautiful work!
I can't wait to give them to the little guy!
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| I'm off to my sewing room! |
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What a lovely gift duo. I had seen this pattern already and have decided to make the anchor as a mini for my sewing room wall (to remind me to 'be still' sometimes). I particularly love the fabric you used for your anchor and that you patched the sea from different coloured blues. I think I may just have to copy your creative talent.
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH a cute baby boy quilt! I have 2 to make this summer, and will be bookmarking your page for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely gift. The quilt and the softie are gorgeous. I LOVE the way that you have sewn in the label - so clever!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt turned out great and love the fabrics and backing. What fabulous gifts! Hmmm... I need to make a baby boy quilt.... I may have to follow your lead!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling gift set!!! There really is some cute boy stuff out there. This pattern is great because it will grow with him and is a theme he will love until he is about 13 :) so nice when the need, pattern, and quilter collide at the right time!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous set, and that baby will know he's loved already!!! I can't get over how sweet your fabric picks look with that pattern...especially the backing print. Those whale softies are the perfect go-with present, too!
ReplyDeleteThe whale plushy is adorable and the quilt is so cute! Love the backing fabric! You make amazing gifts!!
ReplyDelete-Soma