Friday Finish
I have a Friday finish to show you today, a quick baby quilt for my daughter so she could gift it to her friends.
A while ago, I made the quilt top using the Haphazard pattern from Savor Every Stitch. With this pattern, you generate your own design for random HSTs. Liz has done all the math for you; you just have to answer a few questions and click a button, and you have a fun quilt design.
I’ve had the top done for quite awhile, and wasn’t in any rush to finish it until I knew I needed it. I had the backing chosen, a plaid flannel. I washed it up and it is so soft and snuggly. I debated about what batting to use. I ended up using a scrap piece of poly batting, which makes this quilt very cozy.
For the quilting, I ended up going with the serpentine stitch on the diagonal, which was very easy to do with all the HSTs in the quilt. I basically followed the diagonals in the HSTs, and where I couldn’t do that, I marked with a hera marker. I think it works well!
I used 50 wt Aurifil thread in Lemon Ice for the quilting, a light yellow variegated thread. Just before adding the binding, I stitched around the outer edge of the quilt to stabilize the edges to prevent puckering.
I am enjoying the larger sewing table so I can spread out the quilt while I sew!
The finished size of the quilt is 36 inches square. The top was pieced using Kona cotton in Peapod, Buttercup, and Snow. The backing is a plaid flannel I found at JoAnn Fabrics. The quilt was bound using Kona Peapod.
I’m linking up my Friday Finish with:
- Can I Get a Whoop Whoop @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- TGIFF @ Quiltscapes
- Sherry @ Powered by Quilting
- Off the Wall Friday @ Creations – Quilts, Art, Whatever
Have a good weekend, everyone! Happy quilting!
Wendy
22 Comments
marissthequilter
Lovely snugly quilt. Lucky baby
Stitchin at Home
Pretty baby quilt!
Vicki in MN
It just looks soft and cuddly with the flannel backing. I bet you really are enjoying that new table!
Cocoa Quilts
Wendy I love that Haphazard tool from Liz. I play with it on occasion but haven’t made a quilt yet. Think I need to head back over there. I love this little quilt and the poly batting makes it very put looking and warm.
texasquiltgal
What a cute quilt, and I love that flannel backing! The serpentine stitch looks really nice on it. That pattern generator is pretty cool.
Karen
that is a cute soft baby quilt
Sara Fridley
Very sweet baby quilt. I use that serpentine stitch quite often too.
Diann@LittlePenguinQuilts
I remember seeing her design generator awhile back, but have never made a quilt from it. Love seeing yours, Wendy! Your colors are happy and refreshing, and that backing is perfect for them. I love the serpentine stitch for quilting, too – I think it gives a great finished look. Congratulations on your finish!
Tracie
That’s a cute quilt with such a nice backing! And I’m glad you’re enjoying your new furniture!
Barbara J Stanbro
It turned out cute! I like what you did with the quilting.
TextileRanger
It is very cute and “pieceful”-looking! Calming for baby and parent to look at. 🙂
Bernie
This is so pretty. Flannel backing makes for such a cozy quilt Wendy. Great choice for a baby quilt. Off to check out the HST tool now.
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
The plaid flannel looks like the perfect pairing for the baby quilt. I’m sure it will be snuggled and loved!
laura bruno lilly
Love the Flannel backing! Of course, the lime green theme goes well with everything.
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
What a fantastic finish, Wendy! I love the flannel backing on this, and of course the lime green is divine!!
Sandi
You baby quilt is very cute! I like the stitch you used for quilting. Hugs,
The Joyful Quilter
Kudos for making your randomly generated design a reality, Wendy! I have visited and generated a number of patterns. Alas, none of them have come to fruition.
Sharon Kwilter
That quilt is perfect for a baby.
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
So cute, Wendy!!! Don’t you love making baby quilts?!!! I like your choice of flannel for the backing, too!!!
Quilting is in my Blood
What a wonderful baby quilt. Thanks for the link to the Haphazard pattern. I definitely plan to play with it.
Mari
Adorable! The colors are perfect for a baby. I’ve never seen that pattern generator before, but I’ll definitely check it out. (Just catching up on blogs, no need to reply.)
Kathleen McCormick
Great to see this quilt and be reminded of Liz’s awesome tool. I love it and the backing and quilting makes it oh so cozy! It will be well loved.