The blocks are sewn! Norah has decided to take some good naps this week, and I’ve actually spent a little quality time with my sewing machine. Although this quilt is scrappy in one sense, I actually put a lot of thought into the layout {even though I ended up not being thrilled with the way a couple of the blocks came out, but I cannot tell now that they’re in the quilt.
I chose to restrain myself and just make a toddler size quilt, since I planned this to be for Norah and it will be a while before she is even in a toddler bed, much less something larger. Since Silas loves to play with his Castle Peeps quilt, it seemed like a good size to repeat.
I’ve picked up some Kona in Flesh {it was the perfect pink, but I feel like the name is kind of morbid…} for a little border, and then I’m planning a scrappy border {like my mom’s!}, and then yesterday I ordered a spool of variegated Aurifil in pink…I am really hoping it will work and look cute {especially since I ordered the big spool-this is only my second time using Aurifil, but everyone raves about it, and I couldn’t find any other variegated cotton locally, so I just decided to try it!}.
So, that is probably where you’ll find me over the next few days, working away on this quilt that seems to have replaced all my scheduled projects. It’s really nice to just break free every once in a while!
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Let me be the first to say, I love it!! Scrappy blocks have a wonderful way of going together!! Norah will love it, and I know Silas will too!
it’s lovely! Great fabrics. I’m not a fan of Aurifil myself, I find it snaps quite easily
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Those are adorable….
It looks lovely. I have a couple baby quilts I will need to make this in the next 6 months. Maybe I should try this scrappy trip along.
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So cute!! Happy quilting!
Wow! This looks gorgeous, so fresh and colourful! I do love scrappy quilts and the scrappy trip one works so well, it’s on my to do list!
Helen x
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Your colors are exactly what I love!! Love my Aurifil, too!
It looks great! Good job!!!
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It looks like a great way to spend your afternoons!
Stefanie
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Sweeeet!
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Wow, Jennie, this is absolutely gorgeous! She will love it and treasure it!
Beautiful!! I have seen so many Scrappy Trip Alongs but I can’t recall if I have seen any quilted ones. Looking forward to seeing yours done.
Gorgeous and just the right size!
Beautiful quilt ~ can’t wait to see the finisched product ~ Aurifil thread ~ my machine loves it ~ and I love the end result !
this turned out fantastic. cant wait to see the finished quilt. i love all the scrappyness
So pretty! Norah must sense that it’s going to be her quilt, so she is very clever to cooperate. This is my favorite of all the ones I’ve seen on the web!
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Wonderful!
It is truly adorable! I think you will love the Aurifil thread. At least I do. =)
Amy, a redeemed sheep recently posted..Sweet Scrappy Love
it’s so fresh and happy and pretty! Perfect for a little girl. <3
(I use Aurifil but my friend with the same machine says her machine doesn't like it??? go figure…you can fit a ton on the bobbin though, which is awesome!)
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This is the prettiest one of these quilts I’ve seen- just gorgeous!
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What a beautiful quilt! It looks so fresh and happy.
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the top looks like a lot of fun!
It is very pretty.
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