I have thoroughly enjoyed making this baby quilt; sitting down today to finish the piecing as well as quilt and bind it. It isn't big - 24.5 inches x 28.5 inches - and is made entirely from fabrics salvaged from my scrap bin (except for backing and binding - which are from stash). Even the batting is a scrap from a larger quilt. It's truly satisfying to know that saving all those bits and pieces is worthwhile even if it is a messy task to search through the scrap bin!
This baby quilt is very much inspired by a pillow as seen in the book: Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, and Inspiration by Malka Dubrawsky. This is a wonderful resource if you're ever in need of colorful inspiration!
Pictured below is a snippet of the Zig Zag Pillow from Malka's book. I have adjusted the pattern to make up my own block size and number to make the baby quilt.
I particularly wanted to try out the zig zag quilting lines seen here and I have used a walking foot rather than free motion stitching to quilt the lines. I love how it has turned out, and how the quilting lines have made the overall design more obvious. Quilting a zig zag design is very manageable for a small project, any larger though and I would strongly suggest using free motion stitching to quilt the zig zag lines.
The yet to be born baby is a little boy and although I have used some floral and pink prints I do think this baby quilt is gender neutral. The quilt backing is a solid fabric in yellow (which really accentuates the quilting lines!), and I have used a blue fabric with white polka dots for binding.
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| Zig Zag Pillow by Malka Dubrawsky from the book Fresh Quilting |
The yet to be born baby is a little boy and although I have used some floral and pink prints I do think this baby quilt is gender neutral. The quilt backing is a solid fabric in yellow (which really accentuates the quilting lines!), and I have used a blue fabric with white polka dots for binding.
Ready for posting together with wishes of a safe and healthy arrival.
Rita
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I love this one Rit. Great quilting x
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. I'm just starting my first HST quilt, and and often inspired by your beautiful work and selection of fabric.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt reminds me of the my recently photographed terrazo tiled floors in my bathroom. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the zig zag quilting!!
ReplyDeleteMalka's book arrived in the post here this week - it is fantastic! Love the zig zag quilting too.
ReplyDeleteLovley quilt Rita! I'd be very excited if my baby were the recipient of such a great quilt, the zig zags are fab!
ReplyDeleteque bonita te ha quedado... me encanta¡¡¡
ReplyDeleteun beso
I love the quilt - it so beautiful and the colour choices were fabulous. I love how flat and neat your binding looks. Do you hand or machine stitch the back of the binding?
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous Rita! The quilting really does make the quilt pop... you've done a beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely - Best gift ever
ReplyDeleteI really like this quilt, the zigzag gives it a great look. I often find quilting lines too heavy, but these zigzags are combined so well with the rest of the quilt. Perfect balance.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful little quilt, rita!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
This is really beautiful. Essentially a simple pattern going on, but really effective with your fabric scraps. Gorgeous Jxo
ReplyDeleteHow strange!
ReplyDeleteI am making a practice zig zag quilt, but using hst its quite tricky?
I'm using white and beige and binding it with the same fabric as yours, thats too bizarre!!!
Clare
Beautiful! Doesn't the zigzag quilting really finish it nicely!
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of plain neutrals, as well as the impressively neat quilting! Baby quilts are the only time when I'm remotely interested in doing any kind of labour intensive quilting.
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your quilts.
What kind of batting do you use for your quilts? I really like the feel of this one.
Regards,
Sona
Awww, that's so cute! I've got 3 baby quilts to make in the next few months, so thank you for the idea! Your quilting is always so lovely :)
ReplyDeleteLove the zig zag quilting. Very effective.
ReplyDeleteThey will love it! It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love straight line quilting on small things.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!! I sure do love the way it's quilted. I need to spend some time browsing that book today.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is wonderful, but I love the quilting, it really finishes the quilt. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI really love the zig zag quilting on this! Very sweet quilt, it will be much loved.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours in this quilt - and the zig zag quilting? Fabulous! It just sets the whole quilt apart!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt - lucky baby! I love the zig-zag quilting - fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt. Love the quilting on it. I'm just finishing up your mixed tape baby quilt which I LOVE.
ReplyDeleteLove the zig-zag! I'm going to have to try that on a quilt one of these days.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is beautiful!!! I am getting ready to start a toddler blanket, and this may be just perfect. And, as always, I love-love-love that straight-line stitching!! :)
ReplyDeleteFantástico!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great baby quilt that will be cherished for years to come!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilting. I would really have to practice to get even straight quilting by doing it free motion, though!
ReplyDeleteI like this quilt. It is really satisfying to use up your scraps. I make scrap quilts all the time.
ReplyDeleteSEW sweet!! Love your quilting too!!
ReplyDeletePaulette
oh my, this is going on my to-do list. I seem to be into quilting more in the winter months, so maybe this will have to wait until fall.
ReplyDeleteIt's just gorgeous, Rita! I especially love your quilting on this one. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is especially beautiful here and so nicely seen on the solid yellow! I'm surprised to read that you don't normally use a walking foot for your quilting - now I'm even more impressed with your precision!
ReplyDeleteRita, you've done it again! The colors are lovely--I'm in love with the mix of neutrals. And the quilting is absolutely to die for. Bless that scrap bin of yours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and love the way you quilted it. Great use of scraps.
ReplyDeleteOh the quilting is beautiful. If only my scraps came together like that!
ReplyDeleteThis quit is adorable! I love the modern design combined with the fabulous mix of fabrics and colour. Have you ever thought of putting kits together - I would be first in line! Colour is my biggest challenge in quilting and your blog is my go-to site for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThat is one adorable baby quilt and of couse those quilting lines are impeccable. It must take you ages getting them to look so perfect. I tried straight line quilting after seeing yours but I was so disapointed and unpicked the whole quilt! mind you I did a rushed job but you are sure one talented lady!
ReplyDeleteI love this -- so sophisticated but yet whimsical too. I have a question about the quilting (p.s. I am a HUGE fan of your straight-line quilting): How does the narrow quilting affect the texture of the quilt? I mean, if you do this particular amount of quilting (which I love, by the way), does it make your quilt more like a mat? I'm not using the right words, but can you describe how you think the quilt changes depending on how much quilting is done? I am also interested in the other commenter's question about what batting you prefer. I have been using Warm n White or Natural, but they seem so thin!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm a n00b, and I get a lot of inspiration from your blog!
Love the quilting!
ReplyDeleteThe quilts that you make from your "scraps" are so incredible! I wish I lived in Australia so I could just dive into your scrap bucket. Your inspiration is never-ending.
ReplyDeleteLove the zig-zag quilting on this one. Lovely use of scraps.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is amazing! Your lines are so perfectly spaced. Really a work of art.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! What a cool interpretation of Malka's pillow. The scraps are happy to have there moment to shine, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt! Does your quilt show the same sizes used in the pillow? This same pillow is in the book? I will buy the book just for your quilt! That's how much I love it! Your quilting is so amazing. Thank you Rita
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous! A quilt teacher I know keeps telling us that a quilt with straight lines (squares, rectangles, etc.) must have curves in the quilting and a quilt with applique must have straight line, gridded quilting. Your quilt mightily disproves that. I am just getting ready to quilt a large quilt and I really want straight lines on all those rectangles and squares. Thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! They will love it, so much hard work and love!
ReplyDeleteTurned out adorable! I love that you used up scraps.
ReplyDeleteJust love the crispness of your quilts!!! And quilting!! Very lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThen I just noticed (or remember....can't remember) that your name is Rita.. That was my grandma's name. I always loved it but she hated it. But now I feel an extra connection with your blog because of your name!! :D
I love your quilt! The quilt really makes it pop!
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of that zig zag quilting.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous- so not surprising that the recipient is so very happy with it! I think it's wonderful to use the off-cuts from other projects to create something so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed! This is a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this because i love your version of it.
ReplyDeleteI lOVE this quilt! What is the name of the binding? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Rita,
ReplyDeleteI have always loved this quilt and a friend of mine just asked me to make a low-volume quilt for her little girl and I was wondering if you'd be willing to share the dimensions of the blocks you used for this? I'd be so grateful :)
~Rebecca
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