Friday, December 18, 2015

Baby Stripes

This cute little quilt belongs to the Empress Charlotte.


This is one of my first improv quilts.  I cut the fabrics into strips and played around on the design wall until I found a design I liked.  I was in a hurry so the machine quilting (with walking foot) was simple.

It was made in 2014 but I haven't had time to photograph it until now.  It has held up well to washing I think!


The Empress has almost outgrown her toddler bed so it's time to replace it with a twin.  If I listen to her input the new quilt will feature Star Wars, football and Batman :).


I'm linked up with:
Fort Worth Fabrics Studio
Richard and Tanya Quilts
Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Crazy Mom Quilts

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14 comments:

  1. PreetiDecember 18, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Your quilt is fresh and bright - just the way I like it.
    I am sure Empress will love it too :-)
    And thank you for your comment on my blog - Sew Preeti Quilts.
    Hugs, Preeti.

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    1. Empress Charlotte HandmadesDecember 18, 2015 at 7:44 AM

      Thanks Preeti! I like bright and bold colors too. Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. JulieDecember 18, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I'm laughing here, but the Star Wars fabric is on sale right now since the movie premiered! Perhaps sneak it in there for her?

    I love the soft hand that your SLQ with a walking foot gave it. It reminds me of vintage quilts where they used flannel for batting, and quilted lightly. It gave it beautiful texture.

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    1. Empress Charlotte HandmadesDecember 18, 2015 at 12:08 PM

      Thanks Julie! My scrap heap it full of star wars fabric already! The Empress was not happy to find out I was making Star Wars quilts for her cousins and not for her.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. CherylDecember 18, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    This is such a cute finish! I love the bright colors on the crisp white background.

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  4. Gemini Jen NZDecember 19, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Very nice improv quilt - you did a great job. I think the new quilt would certainly be unique if you follow your daughter's suggestions LOL! Merry Christmas!

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    1. Empress Charlotte HandmadesDecember 19, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      Thanks Jen! Unique is a good way to describe her design choices :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. PaigeDecember 19, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Fantastic first improv quilt, love the colors!

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  6. ClaireDecember 19, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    "Star Wars, football, and Batman" what a combo! I like the results of your foray into improv! claire aka knitnkwilt

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    1. Empress Charlotte HandmadesDecember 20, 2015 at 5:09 AM

      Yup, the Empress has eclectic tastes! Thanks for stopping by Claire!

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  7. Lindsey December 21, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    What a lovely quilt! I love the bright pops of color against the white! We featured your quilt over on the FWFS blog! Thanks for stopping by and linking up!
    -Lindsey
    http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2015/12/fabric-frenzy-friday-features_21.html

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    1. Empress Charlotte HandmadesDecember 21, 2015 at 1:39 PM

      Thanks Lindsey! So happy that my quilt is featured on your blog. Thanks for stopping by.

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