Tuesday, August 25, 2009

HOW DO YOU DO BABY IN BLUE?

Have you been waiting with bated breath? OK, probably not, but here it is just the same. The completed top for the new baby boy that is joining our family! It measures 50 inches square, plenty big for a boy to grow into. I have it all packed up to go see a very nice quilter.


This was a fun quilt to construct. I fussed with the dimensions to get the stars and nine patch blocks a good size for cutting and construction. I try to avoid measurements that include "3/16ths" or "1/8th". I would much rather cut an eighth inch larger and trim to perfection.
This is the end of my Prairie Paisley, except for small pieces which I will now feel free to cut into with wild abandon.
Hope your day is filled with smiles!

22 comments:

Julie-Ann said...

Oh - Marcie - what a lucky little boy to receive such a wonderfu quilt!

Carin said...

Marcie it is so pretty! That is one very lucky little boy.

Anonymous said...

Very cute!

Anonymous said...

A gift from the heart...nothing more special than that!

Carol said...

Marcie it's a great quilt...lucky baby boy!

corry said...

What a beautiful quilt, a lovely gift for a little boy!

Elaine Adair said...

A really great boy quilt! He'll use if for years!

*karendianne. said...

Oh I love this great quilt for a boy. You are a master of your Art.

Next, I want to see some reckless abandon.

...wait. The last time that happened we know what the outcome was. Miracles still occur. Don't do it.

Karen said...

Oh, Prairie Paisley has hit the dust! I like the fabric so much but never bought one single piece.

Janet said...

Marcie, that's a great boys quilt, you did well! Itll be used and loved I'm sure.

onlymehere said...

It turned out really, really nice!

sewprimitive karen said...

That is really the perfect quilt for a baby/toddler boy, Marcie! Wow, your piecing is perfection.

Tazzie said...

Just gorgeous Marcie, your work is just perfection!
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)

Liz said...

Marcie,
It's beautiful!! I know that that baby will love snuggling up in his 'grandma' quilt!
--Liz

Melanie said...

Great quilt! Lucky guy-- no matter the age!!!!

Lori said...

That quilt is so sweet!I'm sure the little one will enjoy his "blankie" for many years.

Karen said...

It came out gorgeous Marcie! Perfect for your grandson. Made special by Grandma!

StitchinByTheLake said...

That is so stinkin' cute! Perfect for the new baby boy. As usual Marcie, you do beautiful work. blessings, marlene

Deelee said...

What a wonderful gift!

Poppy Cottage said...

I love this fabric line and the quilt is beautiful!

Sharon

Silverthimble said...

What a beautiful quilt! I am like you--I don't like those 8th or 16th measurements either. In fact, I don't even think they are on my ruler. Just kidding. LOL

swooze said...

Gorgeous! What a lucky boy.