January 28, 2010

For a New Big Sister!

One of Ella's teachers is expecting a new baby boy, and has a 2 year old little girl at home.  When I learned this I started thinking about what I could do/make for the new babe!  Unfortunately, I've had zero time for extra quilt projects, so I put it on the back burner in my mind.

Then I received this amazing cut of fleece from Valori Wells, it is so soft and snuggly!  In the end, we decided to make a special blanket for the big sister, from Ella, who is our big sister.



Quick instructions:  Square up your fleece, buy satin binding, pin in place as you go, and stitch!  A walking foot probably would help with the creeping nature of the satin, but it's a sweet little fast blanket.



Ella was able to give the blanket to the soon-to-be big sister, at school (apparently she came for the art lesson) and it was a well received gift!  I'm praying that her baby makes an entrance soon!

Blessings ~
Amy
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15 comments:

  1. amylouwhosewsJanuary 28, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    So cute! I love that fleece. I saw some great stuff at Joann's, maybe this is what I need to do with it.

    Like your new header! Getting ready?

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  2. AllieJanuary 28, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    That is so sweet. I know when I had my second baby it meant so much to me when a gift was given the the big brother. Cute blanket.

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  3. allsewnupJanuary 28, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    So sweet and a nice alternative to a quilt. Love the flowers.

    Carolyn

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  4. Natalia from Piece N QuiltJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Very cute! What a great fast idea! :)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    That's sooooo sweet! Love that Fleece print, too!

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  6. ilovebabyquiltsJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I loveeee that print! But I prefer the gold colorway. I didn't even know they had fleece. Is it anti-pill fleece I wonder?

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  7. Bradie SparrowJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Looks fabulous and fast! How is that satin binding to work with? I love the look of it, but I've been chicken to try it. :)

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  8. UnknownJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Bradie~
    It's a bit slippery, so the walking foot helps, otherwise pin in small sections, it's going to shift - so pinning the whole thing would end up frustrating!

    Give it a try :)
    Amy

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  9. LaraJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Lovely gift idea!

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  10. MindyJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    So cute and GASP! possibly even something *I* could do!

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  11. Cindy StaggJanuary 28, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Super cute! I was given some fleece last week I've been wondering what to do with it... hmmm... great idea!

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  12. VickiJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    what a great gift. I haven't ever used that satin binding stuff yet. Maybe someday. :)

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  13. Tales From My Empty NestJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Can you believe that Valerie Wells actually worked at the quilt shop in my town before she became famous. She even helped teach the children's sewing class that my daughter took. Small world, isn't it? It would be fun to go to Valerie's Mom's quilt shop/show sometime. I have loved reading about Valerie in the quilting magazines and she has beautiful fabrics. I love your little fleece blanket. So adorable!!! Love & blessings from NC!

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  14. Andrea BakerJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    This is a beautiful little quilt. I love those types of flowers. YAY to the soon to be big sister!

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  15. audreypawdreyFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful!

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