Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Baby Patric's Quilt

Now that the quilt is totally complete and at home with its owner, little baby Patric, here's the continuing story of how it evolved.

So, once all the blocks were appliqued, I had to decide on the sashing.

I didn't like either one of these. The one on the left is a beige and the one on the right is the same fabric I used as backing for the second baby quilt I made for Luc.
The gray was OK but it seemed a bit dark. At this point I felt that I was heading in the right direction. As I was going out the door to quilt with the ladies, I thought that they could help me decide. So, I brought along the blocks and some of the gray fabrics that I had pulled from my stash. Then, at the last minute, I grabbed one that I hadn't really considered.
This is the one I finally decided to use and it couldn't be more perfect. It was the one that I hadn't considered. Take a good look or click on it and you will see that there are all sorts of baby things on it: bottle, carton of milk, rubber ducky, safety pin and rattle, etc.
 

Since the gray was just too bland on its own, I added strips of little blocks. I really liked the little blocks of colour in the sashing but...

 I felt that it was a bit too much with the strip in the middle so I pinned it closed to see if I liked it better.

 As you can see, I took it out and used it for the top and bottom border.

Here's a close-up of one corner once it was on the frame, ready to be quilted.

Since they are just so darn cute, here are close-up photos of each teddy.

 Marg gave me the inspiration for this Sailor bear. She made one for her quilt.

Little Green bear really needed something so I asked my daughter what she thought - maybe some books? She loved the idea. I gave him some glasses too.

Another one of Marg's inspirations with the bow in her hair. Girl bear just needed some flowers to hold.

I fell in love with the sunglasses and knew that I had to have a little Beach bear wearing them with his little overalls and with a pail and shovel.

Once I decided that there was to be a Bedtime bear, I found some fabric in my stash that had little bears on it and so this bear just had to have one of his own.

Baseball bear in purple looks like he attracted a little fly on his cap. My daughter took these photos outside - hence the fly.

And here is the owner with his quilt.

 Patric.


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20 comments:

  1. Hello Dolores.

    This quilt has quite a story to it. Just love the last photo, Patric looks right at home on his new quilt.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  2. I think the little blocks of color are the perfect touch. The bears are very personable and I love knowing their story.

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  3. The little extras on each block make the bears even cuter. The dots of colour make the quilt just perfect!

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  4. The bears are just gorgeous and so is their owner.

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  5. Your designing skills and fabric choices make this quilt a treasure. You are spot on in every detail. I love the last picture; what a doll.

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  6. On, what cute little bears! I love each one. They each have such unique personalities. And I love the way you put it all together. Wonderful! Not only are the bears cute, the new owner is a treasure!

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  7. Patric is quite a handsome owner of this beautiful quilt. The bears are adorable and I love the borders.

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  8. I love your end result. Such a sweet quilt.

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  9. It turned out great, Dolores. All your extra thought paid off! I think this will be a treasure for many years to come. :)

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  10. Gorgeous! I love the variety of teddies and the colour blocks. And what a cutie is your Patric!

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  11. Your teddy bear quilt is just sweet and so I baby Patrick ! Very creative quilt :-)

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  12. Yes, they are darn cute! What a fabulous quilt for a beautiful baby, how lucky he is!

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  13. Oj, they are so darn cute and cool! I think little Patric will spend many memorable moments with them!

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  14. What a beautiful quilt...and owner! Your applique is exquisite!

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  15. I've had the bear quilt pattern and love working with it. Your blocks are wonderful. The bedtime bear was such a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. So cute! Amazing. Those bears are too perfect. Great job, what a little cutie too.

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  17. *swoon* Oh Dolores this quilt is too gorgeous - you made the perfect decisions all the way through!!!

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  18. And - clicked too soon - Patric is GORGEOUS!!!!

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  19. what a beautiful quilt, and what a beautiful baby! No wonder he looks so happy!

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  20. So cute! Both the teddies and the owner :) - Beautiful handwork

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