Saturday, March 10, 2012

Crafting: Now THIS is a PROPER quilt!

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My ex-boss had a baby girl on Leap Year Day! So she deserves something special!!

This is my third baby blanket, but the first with quilting as well as binding. And can you believe I made my own binding??? I couldn't believe it either, but I was surprised to find it wasn't rocket science.


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I know it's not the traditional baby girl pink, but who can resist those cute Matryoshka dolls??
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18 comments:

  1. Gloria HaynesMarch 10, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I love the quilt! You did such a great job with the binding too! What a lucky baby girl to receive such a thoughtful and wonderful gift. It looks fantastic!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    glosews

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    1. punkychewsterMarch 10, 2012 at 10:04 PM

      Thank you Nana Glo! After your suggestions, I decided to go ahead with trying out quilting and I'm addicted!

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  2. OksanaBMarch 11, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    The blanket is perfect! Where did you get this adorable fabric?

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    1. punkychewsterMarch 12, 2012 at 6:23 PM

      Thank you! I got the fabric in Singapore! I only bought a yard though. :(

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  3. Melissa, The 25th HourMarch 11, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Oooh la la! I love it!

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  4. jane pMarch 11, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    The blue makes it very Japanese! Have you seen those machines that you could buy to make your own binding at home? One day I'll buy one.

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    1. punkychewsterMarch 12, 2012 at 6:23 PM

      I don't really mind making my own binding now! It's quite easy!

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  5. JessMarch 12, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    This is so cute! you need to start selling these in your Etsy store!!!

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    1. punkychewsterMarch 12, 2012 at 6:22 PM

      Thanks! i am trying to get through these baby shower gifts first! Is it baby season???

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  6. karen marieMarch 12, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    oh my gosh, this is fanTAStic! handmade quilts have to be the absolute most wonderful gift of all time... they are so lucky to get this :)

    and that nesting doll fabric is freaking adorable. <3

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    1. punkychewsterMarch 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM

      Aww thanks! i love the fact that the babies will be using them!

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  7. punkychewsterMarch 12, 2012 at 6:22 PM

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  8. Marie MaglaqueMarch 13, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    I do agree with the comments above! handmade baby quilts are the most beautiful gifts. And yours looks gorgeous with the Matryoshka dolls. well done!

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    1. punkychewsterMarch 13, 2012 at 8:13 AM

      Thank you Marie!! I am so glad to receive such positive comments from everyone!! Very encouraging!

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  9. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMarch 13, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    I love those nesting dolls! Is the fabric from Japan? I have a version by Kokka which I love. Any new mum would be so pleased to have such a beautiful handmade piece to wrap their bundle in. Well done! I wanted to say that I thought of you on the airplane back from Mexico - they were playing the Jack Black bird watching movie - The Big Year!

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    1. punkychewsterMarch 13, 2012 at 8:14 AM

      Haha! oh I would give anything to travel the world to bird watch. Just to travel, really. And yes the fabric is probably from Japan. I bought it in a store in Singapore but they specialize in fabric from Japan. The border pieces are also from Japan. Thank you so much for your lovely comments!! :)

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  10. Alice BartonMarch 19, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    hii! great! well done, i would like to learn how to quilt! xx
    Alice Barton ♥ The Mow Way

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