Last year's quilt festival proved to be too early in the year for me, as I was just beginning to feel the quilting urge and hadn't even started one yet. This year, I had a few options!!!
This quilt gave me the most gratification. It was my first stippling attempt and free-motioning around shapes. It was my first quilt for a cause. And it was a challenge which I overcame and conquered!! And this, my friends, is why I chose this to be my entry to the quilt festival. :)
I chose the "nap quilt" I made for a little NICU baby boy at my church as my entry for the quilt festival. It was one that gave me a heck of a lot of trouble, but I had to complete it because it was for someone who really needed a bit of comfort. It turned out smaller than I wanted, but even now he is still hooked up to oxygen tubes and confined to his crib, and probably won't be super mobile in life if he ever becomes mobile at all. Size doesn't matter here. Just love.
This quilt gave me the most gratification. It was my first stippling attempt and free-motioning around shapes. It was my first quilt for a cause. And it was a challenge which I overcame and conquered!! And this, my friends, is why I chose this to be my entry to the quilt festival. :)
A beautiful quilt for a great cause. Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteI really love your color choices and the design of this quilt! It is very beautiful, well done. And what a perfect cause for it, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt for a great cause! Thanks for sharing!
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Dagmar
It is adorable!
ReplyDeletemargaret
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It is adorable!
ReplyDeletemargaret
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
sweet quilt and sweet story!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt and a wonderful cause. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteA perfect gift quilt. Fantastic job on the quilting too. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw this line of fabric, I really didn't like it...but I LOVE what you have do with it....GREAT JOB!
ReplyDeletenice quilt and great cause
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. I love the fabric and the colors. I hope he has time to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteSweet quilt, and made for a good cause too. I'm sure it was much appreciated!
ReplyDeletecutest baby quilt EVER! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is too darling for words - I love every bit of it, including the story. What a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little baby boy quilt. I'm sure his parents were glad for your sweet gift.
ReplyDeleteSo many firsts, and such a lovely quilt. I hope the baby feels the love with which it was made.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI love this, and the fact that it went to a little boy in the NICU makes it even better. I am the mother of two babies who spend time in the NICU. They are 20 and 23 now and wonderful babies. :-) Thanks
ReplyDeleteEverything about this quilt is awesome! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo, so beautiful. I read your "dilemma" post about this quilt and I absolutely think you chose right with just the border.
ReplyDeleteAre those appliques your own design? I LOVE them. LOVE.
This is a truly lovely quilt, and I'm sure the little one is feeling all the love that went into it.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors. Awesome quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt for a wonderful cause! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI love your choice to share with us...it is beautiful.
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What a wonderful comforting thing you have done. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful quilt for a lovely reason. I'm sure he and his family feel the love you put into it.
ReplyDeleteSuch and adorable quilt!
ReplyDeleteit must warm your heart to make something for someone who needs it so much. it's beautiful. http://erinlebeau.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteOMG what a beautiful quilt. Love the design, prints, colors. You did a fantastic job. And for such a great cause. Definitely going to bring good cheer and big smiles to the recipient and their family!
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Cute quilt. And cheers to you for making it for such a deserving cause.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL quilt! I'm sure it will be well loved.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt. I'm sure he'll treasure it always.
ReplyDeletewhat a charming quilt-I hope he'll be able to enjoy it. Thanks for quilting for good.
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I really enjoyed this quilt and your choice of colors. I wish I could see it up closer. Great heart, great quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat is an adorable quilt and I hope the little baby is doing well. Are the birds and trees appliqued on? They are really cute.
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