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Baby #2’s Quilt

November 30, 2009
I’m loving this quilt.  It might be one of my favorites to date & the first time I’ve ever made a quilt with raw edges.  The inspiration for this one came from this quilt hanging in my Mom’s living room, and I wanted something that would match this, but not be the same.   I wasn’t so sure about the raw edges, but now after its washed I love the 3D effect it gives the circles, and it looks like its been loved for years.

The 1st round of quilting I did straight lines around each square, but I hated the way it made the circles poofy, plus I hated the minky back I put on..it was way too heavy.  For the second try I did stippling around each circle and then big free motion swirls in each circle.   For the back I used a flannel by Moda & the binding is Katie Jump Rope. 

Its bigger than I intended, but I figure it will work for a toddler bed as baby #2 gets older.  Finished its about 42″ x 56″.  I took pictures while I was making this so I can make a tutorial, so hopefully I’ll finish that up and get it posted in the next week.  Happy Monday and remember Sew Mama Sew giveaway day is Wednesday!

63 Responses to Baby #2’s Quilt

  1. SandyQuilts November 30, 2009 at 2:59 am #

    WOW WOW WOW beautiful.

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  2. Care November 30, 2009 at 5:02 am #

    absolutely GORGEOUS! I can't wait for the tutorial!

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  3. a little bit biased November 30, 2009 at 5:16 am #

    Ooh, I love it! Great job. That will look so cute matching with your other child's quilt. The fabrics and design are adorable!

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  4. paulette November 30, 2009 at 5:17 am #

    I love this quilt!! I am so happy that you are going to give us a tutorial!! Can't wait! Thank you!
    Paulette

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  5. Vals Quilting November 30, 2009 at 5:23 am #

    Hi Allison, I really like raw edge applique for two reasons it's easier of course and it's so whimsical and fun when finished and washed.
    I have a pattern called French Roses that is done this way…you may have inspired me to get to it!
    Valerie
    http://www.pastimesonline.ca/vals-quilting/

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  6. emptybobbins November 30, 2009 at 5:57 am #

    Your baby will love the texture on the edges of the circles!
    Great color, too.

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  7. Handmade in Israel November 30, 2009 at 7:08 am #

    What a fabulous quilt! Beautiful work.

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  8. Mikol November 30, 2009 at 7:40 am #

    That turned out great! I love the look, all the colors, and the quilting.

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  9. Andi November 30, 2009 at 8:31 am #

    LOVE this one!!!
    Gorgeous!

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  10. Sue November 30, 2009 at 8:40 am #

    gorgeous, stunning in fact.

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  11. Stephanie (A Ditchin' Time Quilts) November 30, 2009 at 8:58 am #

    Absolutely love this! WOW!!! I love the colors and the shapes. THANKS for sharing this lovely quilt. I want to make one now.

    I am having a giveaway on my blog of an antique doll quilt! One week left for the drawing! Thought you would like to know!

    Thanks, Stephanie

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  12. Blue Is Bleu November 30, 2009 at 9:50 am #

    That's gorgeous! Loving the 3D-ness of the circles too. I'm amazed that unpicking the first round of quilting went so quickly!

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  13. Fiesta November 30, 2009 at 10:48 am #

    Katie it is stunning

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  14. Karen November 30, 2009 at 10:51 am #

    Looks great. I am hoping to try the raw edge applique next year. fabrics look gorgeous.

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  15. Seams Sew Together November 30, 2009 at 11:49 am #

    Love the fabrics and colours!!!

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  16. Michele November 30, 2009 at 11:55 am #

    Great fabrics! And who doesn't adore circles?

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  17. Goddess in Progress November 30, 2009 at 12:11 pm #

    GORGEOUS! Oh, it looks so soft and delicious already. That one will be treasured, for sure. Can't wait for the tutorial! (Not that I need to add any more projects to my list, right?)

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  18. Aimee November 30, 2009 at 12:29 pm #

    I LOVE this quilt!!

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  19. Rinachiyya November 30, 2009 at 12:57 pm #

    Gorgeous quilt and I love the 3d effect. Again your material does a lot for the quilt what is your secret?

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  20. Evenspor November 30, 2009 at 1:00 pm #

    It turned out so nice.

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  21. Tracy November 30, 2009 at 1:31 pm #

    3D is the perfect description. This is awesome.

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  22. angela November 30, 2009 at 1:37 pm #

    Super cute way to get a pieced circle look! Can't wait for the tutorial!

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  23. Katie B. November 30, 2009 at 1:42 pm #

    This is just gorgeous! Tutorial: Yes, please!

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  24. Marcia November 30, 2009 at 1:44 pm #

    Is this called Bullseye? I love your color choices. Such a wonderful job!

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  25. craftnosis November 30, 2009 at 1:54 pm #

    to echo all the other comments – beautiful! I love it – i'm sure the time spent making it just right has proven worth it. excited to see the tutorial!

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  26. chimes November 30, 2009 at 1:55 pm #

    Oh my goodness! This is GORGEOUS!

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  27. Diane November 30, 2009 at 2:06 pm #

    This is stunning… I love it!

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  28. Tanya and Colin November 30, 2009 at 2:12 pm #

    talent!!! love it!!!

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  29. Suzanne November 30, 2009 at 2:32 pm #

    Wow – I love it!

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  30. Leslie November 30, 2009 at 2:46 pm #

    this is gorgeous!!! what an amazing idea. i am excited for your tutorial

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  31. Betsy November 30, 2009 at 3:29 pm #

    That quilt makes me swoon…I love it. Can't wait for the tutorial.

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  32. Keriann November 30, 2009 at 4:33 pm #

    Oh my it's gorgeous!! I am for sure gonna give that a try myself! (one of these days after the rest of my project list is done hehe)

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  33. Susana November 30, 2009 at 4:34 pm #

    It's gorgeous! And I love the sunny colors.

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  34. Melanie November 30, 2009 at 5:01 pm #

    I love, love, love your quilt!

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  35. Robin November 30, 2009 at 5:08 pm #

    I absolutely love what you've done with this quilt. I haven't tried raw edges yet- but seeing yours is getting me thinking about finally taking the plunge. Nice work- and I'm impressed you did all that unpicking thru minky-WOW

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  36. Jeff, Elizabeth, Caleb and Jake November 30, 2009 at 5:09 pm #

    I love it! It looks so happy.

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  37. Calico Road November 30, 2009 at 5:46 pm #

    very cute!! See, now this is one I could do since there is no curved piecing involved.

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  38. Alisa November 30, 2009 at 7:03 pm #

    It looks fabulous! Doesn't it just make you so excited to have that baby and wrap him up in it?!!

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  39. Cheryl Arkison November 30, 2009 at 7:30 pm #

    I'm so glad all that unsewing worked out for you. It looks amazing!

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  40. anne November 30, 2009 at 9:12 pm #

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, love it, look forward to the tutorial. Happy Stitching

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  41. Natalia November 30, 2009 at 11:24 pm #

    Darling! I totally agree with you on the quilting. I love how you did it the second time around! :)

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  42. CJ November 30, 2009 at 11:58 pm #

    What a great quilt! I can't believe you unpicked it all and then redid the backing too. OY! LOVE IT and look forward to a tutorial.

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  43. izzy inspired December 1, 2009 at 12:29 am #

    Its gorgeous. I love the lush colors…and those circles. I am sure baby #2 will treasure it with all his heart.

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  44. Mountain Home Quilts December 1, 2009 at 2:59 am #

    O.k. Allison- you ARE super mom! Mason is now 3wks old and I still don't have his quilt finished!! You put me to shame! :) lol

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  45. Beatrix from Kindershop December 1, 2009 at 3:38 am #

    It's beautiful! I can't wait for a tutorial. You are awesome. Wonderful

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  46. Mary on Lake Pulaski December 1, 2009 at 3:57 am #

    Very, very cute! I would love a tutorial!

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  47. A. December 1, 2009 at 5:38 am #

    I freaking LOVE IT!! Can't wait for the tutorial!

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  48. quilteddog December 1, 2009 at 11:29 am #

    LOVE IT!

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  49. Aimee December 1, 2009 at 1:47 pm #

    Beautiful!!! Love it!

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  50. Trisha December 1, 2009 at 3:46 pm #

    The 3-D look of the circles is very cool!

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  51. Susan December 1, 2009 at 3:54 pm #

    This came out super cute, way to make a quilt work out for ya! I've done that, too, unpicked seams 'til my eyes nearly bled! lol

    Great job.

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  52. 6p0120a4ca090c970b December 2, 2009 at 2:07 am #

    Crazy insane jealous. That is gorgeous! Love the colors, love the circles, love the fabrics. Baby blankie perfection.

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  53. girlfromipanema December 2, 2009 at 2:30 pm #

    I came over from the sew mama sew site for the giveaway, but just had to comment on your quilt. It's beautiful! You did a fantastic job, I really like it a lot!

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  54. Tasha December 2, 2009 at 3:26 pm #

    Oh, I am loving it too!! Really loving it. You do such amazing work.

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  55. She sews and scraps December 2, 2009 at 4:20 pm #

    OH my! that is one gorgeous quilt, I LOVE your fabric you used. PLEASE pretty PLEASE do the tutorial! I can't wait for that!

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  56. Purple Quilter Queen December 2, 2009 at 5:16 pm #

    That turned out so beautiful! I love that it already has that "loved" look. Baby #2 is going to love it.

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  57. ChickieChirps December 2, 2009 at 6:30 pm #

    What an awesome quilt! I love the circles and the fabric colours and, and, and the whole thing! It's so fab!

    I've added this quilt to my list of inspiration quilts for one day when I start quilting again… I hope that is okay.

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  58. Sharla December 2, 2009 at 7:29 pm #

    You are amazing. I can't wait for a tutorial!

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  59. calicodaisy December 3, 2009 at 2:13 am #

    So beautiful!

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  60. amandajean December 3, 2009 at 9:16 pm #

    I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this Quilt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    it's sooooooooooo amazing!!!!!!! i've had one on the brain similar to this, and here you have one completed and so beautifully, too!! i personally think that it's a perfect baby size. it's nice when a baby quilt is also toddler size.

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  61. jacquie December 9, 2009 at 11:23 pm #

    totally cute! ingenious method too!

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  62. Julie Phillips, aka Julieloveslucy SCS October 27, 2010 at 2:45 pm #

    this quilt is fantastic! I'm going to give it a try. Look out stash, here I come!

    Thanks for sharing
    Hugs
    Julie

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  63. paterd January 9, 2012 at 11:51 am #

    Just found your blog, it's wonderful! I make all my baby quilts about that size, that way they can use it longer, like you say, as they get older.

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