Love

Thank you for all the baby well-wishes…we are adjusting well and even managing to sleep well at night…imagine that!
Luckily I finished up this quilt just before she was born.
I backed it with a minkee fabric I bought locally.  It has a really nice weight to it and is super soft (by Shannon Fabrics).  I quilted it with minimal straight lines here and there to keep it from being too stiff.
IMG_15981_thumb[5]
The quilt matches her perfectly…I can’t get enough of all the pink!

116 Responses to Love

  1. •stephanie• March 17, 2012 at 7:39 pm #

    the quilt was already perfect.
    the baby just made it perfect-er.
    congratulations!!
    she's gorgeous.

  2. Cecilia March 17, 2012 at 7:41 pm #

    That is a really cute quilt. Congratulations on the little one as well as being able to get some sleep.:-)

  3. Kati from Kati's Quilting March 17, 2012 at 7:42 pm #

    That's right She's a beautiful baby with a cute pink quilt! She's one lucky baby! Congratulations!

  4. Dot March 17, 2012 at 7:43 pm #

    So sweet and beautiful. I can just smell that "baby" smell as I recall when ours were born. Love the quilt also.

  5. Sallie March 17, 2012 at 7:49 pm #

    She's beautiful and so is the quilt!

  6. Annie March 17, 2012 at 7:55 pm #

    Both are quite precious indeed! Enjoy!

  7. Laura @ ON{thelaundry}LINE March 17, 2012 at 8:00 pm #

    what a sweet little quilt for such a sweet little baby girl. Look at all that hair! Reminds me of my second when she was born. Congrats!

  8. Keep Stitchin' March 17, 2012 at 8:16 pm #

    She's beautiful! All that hair! Such a pretty quilt too. I know what you mean about the pink.
    Go figure, I had three daughters and pink wasn't an option, then I just had four granddaughters and I am absolutely loving how soft and yummy all this pink looks! Congratulations! Trudy

  9. Karen March 17, 2012 at 8:16 pm #

    Beautiful quilt and simply gorgeous baby girl!

  10. Rebecca March 17, 2012 at 8:19 pm #

    The quilt and the tiny gal are both perfect!!! :) Congrats!

  11. One Shabby Chick March 17, 2012 at 8:20 pm #

    So sweet….and sleep too! What a perfect baby….

  12. Cuqui March 17, 2012 at 8:22 pm #

    Preciosas las dos, la niña y la mantita. Enhorabuena!!!

  13. DianeY March 17, 2012 at 8:32 pm #

    Best quilt picture maybe ever! What a little bundle of love!

  14. Kaylee March 17, 2012 at 8:32 pm #

    So Pretty! I love all her hair!

  15. Anita March 17, 2012 at 8:35 pm #

    Totally adorable! Girls and pink never gets old :)

  16. marysza March 17, 2012 at 8:36 pm #

    this is a perfect quilt!

  17. Sheila March 17, 2012 at 8:40 pm #

    Congratulations! She is wonderful!
    Love the quilt :D

  18. valentinegirl March 17, 2012 at 8:40 pm #

    Gorgeous! The baby and the quilt.

  19. true2beeme March 17, 2012 at 8:42 pm #

    Congrats and oh such sweetness!!

  20. Michele March 17, 2012 at 9:24 pm #

    So very sweet! That quilt is pretty cute too. Have fun with your girlie.

  21. Linda at Roscoe's Ma March 17, 2012 at 9:25 pm #

    Beautiful!

  22. Mary on Lake Pulaski March 17, 2012 at 9:37 pm #

    Awwww..

  23. Lesley March 17, 2012 at 9:47 pm #

    Baby and quilt are adorable!

  24. Darla Mae March 17, 2012 at 10:01 pm #

    I echo all the sentiments above!! How precious and adorable!! Darlene

  25. Susanne March 17, 2012 at 10:02 pm #

    Congratulations on your beautiful new baby, we have one too (1st grandson), born on March 6th and soon to be 2 weeks old. The quilt you made for her is perfect.
    Susanne :)

  26. Lucy @ Charm About You March 17, 2012 at 10:03 pm #

    Pretty quilt for an adorable girl! Congratulations :)

  27. BeadsAndBarnacles March 17, 2012 at 10:09 pm #

    Very Very cute.

  28. Paige March 17, 2012 at 10:10 pm #

    The quilt is darling. Only slightly less so than the gorgeous babe! http://www.paperstarfish.prettyposies.com

  29. sonia March 17, 2012 at 10:18 pm #

    She looks lovely in pink! So,so cute!

  30. Karen Grossman March 17, 2012 at 10:24 pm #

    I think that this is about the cutest little person I have ever seen – congratulations.

  31. Salley March 17, 2012 at 10:38 pm #

    Two gorgeous pink creations! Aren't you clever! Congratulations Mummy.

  32. Rhona March 17, 2012 at 10:39 pm #

    So happy for all of you that everything is going well. These photos are so precious! xx

  33. Dianne Mitzel March 17, 2012 at 11:04 pm #

    That baby is adorable, I want to just pick her up and smell that little head. That new baby smell is like no other…enjoy, my 14 year old grandson doesn't smell that way any more. lol

  34. QuiltinMama March 17, 2012 at 11:34 pm #

    They're both as sweet as can be!

  35. Life In A Pink Bunny Suit March 17, 2012 at 11:40 pm #

    Congratulations…they are both so sweet!
    Take care of yourself!
    Toni
    http://www.lifeinapinkbunnysuit.com

  36. Cindy March 18, 2012 at 12:06 am #

    Ohhh- so precious!! Congratulations!:)

  37. alison March 18, 2012 at 12:08 am #

    Oh heavens she looks so cuddly!! And the quilt really seems to suit her. :)

  38. Carol March 18, 2012 at 12:21 am #

    Sophie is so cute! Love your baby quilt too. Thanks for your tip about making the hour-glass blocks, much easier and faster. I'll bet you can't stop smelling your sweet little baby, babies smell so good.

  39. The little book of Nessie March 18, 2012 at 12:33 am #

    Beautiful baby and beautiful quilt. Love the colour pink! Regards, Nessie

  40. Kim March 18, 2012 at 12:47 am #

    Congratulations! She is beautiful and what a lovely quilt!

  41. Bari Jo March 18, 2012 at 1:12 am #

    ooooohhhhh pink! Love pink! What a beautiful baby on a pretty quilt!!! Congratulations! :O)

  42. vintage grey March 18, 2012 at 1:12 am #

    Love the quilt, and what a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations! :) xo Heather

  43. Merry Merry March 18, 2012 at 1:14 am #

    Pink is even better after all that blue. What a beauty! (and the quilt is beautiful, too.)

  44. LuLu March 18, 2012 at 1:23 am #

    That's so sweet! I remember when pink finally showed up in my home. We couldn't get enough of it! She's so so darling. I'm glad you are getting some rest at night :-)

  45. notes of sincerity March 18, 2012 at 1:51 am #

    Nothing on this planet compares to those sweet first days. :0)

  46. Gayle March 18, 2012 at 1:54 am #

    Beautiful quilt for a beautiful baby !!

  47. Julie March 18, 2012 at 1:57 am #

    Ah, I remember those days! My sweet baby girl is 22 now. :) enjoy! She is a cutie pie, and the quilt is wonderful.

  48. Julie March 18, 2012 at 1:58 am #

    These pictures are so sweet! I love the quilt but I loved the baby more. I can't get over all her beautiful hair! Congratulations on your new little Sophie (love the name too!).

  49. Betty Lou March 18, 2012 at 2:09 am #

    She looks perfect snuggled on the quilt that her Mommy made her. Hugs to the big brothers too.

  50. Auntie Pami March 18, 2012 at 2:24 am #

    So sweet!

  51. Sharon March 18, 2012 at 2:46 am #

    SEW beautiful – congratulations.
    Now you can make her tons of pink quilts.

  52. Modern Amish March 18, 2012 at 3:14 am #

    She is presh! And stop it, you're making fall for pink…maybe its the baby?

  53. Ella March 18, 2012 at 3:21 am #

    Such a sweet baby! And the quilt is an added bonus. Congrats!

  54. Charlotte March 18, 2012 at 3:27 am #

    A beautiful quilt for such a beautiful baby girl.

  55. Nancy March 18, 2012 at 3:29 am #

    She is adorable! So is the quilt. And I really like her jammies too. Congrats to you.

  56. diane March 18, 2012 at 4:09 am #

    as a mom of 4 boys (all grown) my heart is melting seeing all this pink!

  57. Richard Healey March 18, 2012 at 4:47 am #

    Oh so cute. Wife and I are sitting here wondering when Julia will come join us. Congrats on the wonderful baby.

    http://richardquilts.blogspot.com
    http:// my1pictureaday.blogspot.com/

  58. jenni March 18, 2012 at 5:06 am #

    Congratulations!!!!

  59. Cynthia March 18, 2012 at 5:57 am #

    Your pink quilt is gorgeous, but not as gorgeous as your baby!!!
    http://dreamquiltcreate.blogspot.com

  60. Di~ March 18, 2012 at 6:30 am #

    Wow, Allison, she's darling! I'm so touched by the babe and the quilt! Thanks for sharing her with us.

  61. Dawn March 18, 2012 at 6:51 am #

    OH MY GOSH! Sooo adorable! I just want to snuggle with that precious baby girl. You are so very blessed!

  62. NancyL March 18, 2012 at 6:56 am #

    Your quilt and your precious little girl are absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations!!

  63. Mystica March 18, 2012 at 8:21 am #

    Sorry this is late but congratulations on a beautiful little girl.

  64. DesignerHybrid March 18, 2012 at 9:14 am #

    She's perfect. Makes me want another one :)

  65. Vivian WP March 18, 2012 at 10:47 am #

    Beautiful baby, beautiful quilt!
    God bless you!!!!

  66. Dorian March 18, 2012 at 10:56 am #

    She's beautiful! And so is the quilt :)

  67. themissymom March 18, 2012 at 11:52 am #

    So pretty. So loved.

  68. Gene Black March 18, 2012 at 12:16 pm #

    Oh she is just lovely. And what a nice head full of hair she has.
    Did you mention a quilt? LOL. You know that baby girl stole the show!

  69. Jodi March 18, 2012 at 12:30 pm #

    sweet quilt, but sweeter baby! Blessings to you all!

  70. Bruna March 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm #

    Adorable! She and her quilt ;)

  71. pinsandneedles March 18, 2012 at 1:55 pm #

    Congratulations! She is precious and her quilt so sweet!

  72. Quilt Kitty March 18, 2012 at 2:31 pm #

    Gorgeous! Both of them. Tracee xx

  73. Sondra March 18, 2012 at 2:44 pm #

    Your baby is absolutely beautiful! And the quilt is so lovely. Congratulations! Enjoy your life. Best to you and your family, Sondra

  74. Ric Rac and Polka Dots March 18, 2012 at 3:18 pm #

    Absolutely beautiful, what a wonderful job! And the quilt is fabulous too!!! :)
    Congratulations, and kiss that sweet little pink bundle for me!!!!!
    Julie

  75. sandyb March 18, 2012 at 3:22 pm #

    Such a picture of perfection. Congratulations. She is such a little sweetie and the quilt is sweet too.

    Enjoy!!!

  76. Chris {frecklemama} March 18, 2012 at 4:34 pm #

    Almost five years ago I had my girl after two boys (one is named Ryan LOL). There is not a single day that goes by where I don't revel in the pink girliness and love on my sweet baby princess.

    I am so happy for you! Your boys will treat her like a queen and she will bring such sass and joy into your lives.

    Glad you are getting some sleep!

  77. Esch House Quilts March 18, 2012 at 4:52 pm #

    So sweet! Baby and quilt :)

  78. Annelies March 18, 2012 at 5:06 pm #

    Cutest photo in Blogdom!!! She is precious. Congrats. XXX

  79. Manderley de GuindillayCanela March 18, 2012 at 5:11 pm #

    Ohh it's beautiful, very cute and sweet. I like it.

    Greats

  80. ancee March 18, 2012 at 8:15 pm #

    What a beautiful baby! She looks so content wrapped up in the gorgeous pink quilt. Congats to all of you & your new addition. xo, Nancy

  81. Drucilla's Stitches March 18, 2012 at 8:33 pm #

    Congratulations on your sweet baby girl! I have two girls almost grown now. There's just something about girls…well, until they turn around 13….LOL! Love all that hair!
    Beautiful quilt!

  82. tusen March 18, 2012 at 8:34 pm #

    Lovely baby on a lovely quilt :) Thanks for sharing the precious photos (these and from the previous post, too).

  83. Stacy March 18, 2012 at 9:24 pm #

    Both are precious! Thank you for showing us the completed project.

  84. lifeinredshoes March 18, 2012 at 10:41 pm #

    So happy for you to have a little pink amidst all that blue :)

  85. lindaroo March 18, 2012 at 11:16 pm #

    So much sweetness here!

  86. 9patchnurse March 19, 2012 at 1:31 am #

    Oh gosh. The only thing sweeter than that quilt is the baby on it!

  87. NHaskamp March 19, 2012 at 2:05 am #

    This makes my heart melt! So beautiful!

  88. Kristy March 19, 2012 at 4:54 am #

    So cute! Both babe and quilt. Oh, I want another one! They get big too fast! Very very sweet. K-

  89. Sherry March 19, 2012 at 12:14 pm #

    Love the quilt & the pics of Sophie with her new quilt – so sweet!

  90. Craft to Do March 19, 2012 at 1:04 pm #

    So pink and beautiful!
    All the best both you, baby and family.
    Hugs from Sandra in Oz

  91. Debbie Lou March 19, 2012 at 2:23 pm #

    Adorable and precious! Sending Congrats and wishes for all good things for you and the family.

  92. Connie Kincheloe March 19, 2012 at 3:03 pm #

    So, so precious! Congratulations on your little pink bundle!

  93. Amber March 19, 2012 at 6:40 pm #

    Yay!!! Congratulations! Glad you're getting some sleep. She's darling and so is that quilt.

    Amber

  94. ktquilts March 19, 2012 at 9:18 pm #

    Beautiful, and I like the quilt too!

    ;0)

  95. Sew Much Ado March 20, 2012 at 12:14 am #

    Oh my word, how precious!

  96. Keri March 20, 2012 at 7:23 am #

    Congratulations on the birth of Little Sophie! She is absolutely adorable. Wishing you all the best.
    Regards
    Keri

  97. Floss March 20, 2012 at 6:39 pm #

    She is beautiful; I love all the pink you can have with a girl. The quilt is very pretty.

  98. rilojane March 20, 2012 at 7:28 pm #

    You are NOT helping my baby hunger pangs! :)

  99. Patti March 20, 2012 at 11:21 pm #

    She is just beautiful. Your quilt is nice too and I might just copy it. Ok both are gorgeous.
    Patti xxx

  100. Habibti at Home March 21, 2012 at 3:27 am #

    Wow, perfect baby on a perfect quilt! I need to go work on the not started baby quilt for the bun currently in my oven right away now. This baby of yours is wrapped in love. Really awesome!!! Hope you are feeling good!

  101. mmae March 21, 2012 at 2:19 pm #

    How awesomely WONDERFUL!
    Totally made my day to see the amazing and beautiful little One and the darling pink quilt :) What a handsome young man demo-ing that quilt, also!
    A million congratulations and Blessings to you all!
    Marise

  102. littleblackduckblog March 21, 2012 at 8:13 pm #

    Many congratulations! What a lovely combination – cute baby and a lovely quilt!

  103. maryp March 21, 2012 at 10:15 pm #

    This has got to be the most perfect picture in the whole world (other than the one I had of my brand new son sleeping 40 years ago). Seriously this picture is absolutely wonderful.

  104. Helen L March 22, 2012 at 5:03 am #

    She's beautiful baby: congrats!!! and the quilt is such a pretty one!!

  105. Beverly March 22, 2012 at 8:55 pm #

    She is precious and beautiful. What a blessing! The quilt is gorgeous too! Congratulations!

  106. happydancequilting March 23, 2012 at 12:49 pm #

    Quilt and baby just picture perfect – you are one blessed woman!

  107. Valerie March 23, 2012 at 7:06 pm #

    Oh, sweetness! Congratulations! What a precious baby girl you have.

  108. Joanie's Quilts March 23, 2012 at 9:42 pm #

    Oh what a sweetheart! Congratulations! Your sweet pink quilt is adorable and your little makes is even more special!

  109. Lea March 25, 2012 at 2:51 am #

    Super cute quilt, and even cuter baby. Congrats on your sweet baby!!!

  110. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog March 25, 2012 at 8:20 pm #

    gorgeous, thaks for sharing.
    Best wishes to you and your baby ☺
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente – Germany

  111. Fort Worth Fabric Studio March 27, 2012 at 1:21 pm #

    She is just beautiful! Congrats!

  112. RHome410 March 27, 2012 at 3:06 pm #

    I mentioned this post (and linked it) in my blog post today (March 27), crediting your lovely color choices for the quilt as inspiration for my project materials.

  113. Sherryl March 28, 2012 at 2:49 pm #

    I admit it – though I've always peeked at your website daily, lately I find myself coming back more and more often just to take another look at that sweet little baby. (sigh) I remember those days so fondly. Enjoy her!

  114. bpjarterrier@gmail.com March 2, 2015 at 1:57 pm #

    Here is a different way to do the half square triangles with no marking, much faster.
    Cut your squares and place them right sides together. Sew a 1/4 inch seam all the way around the outside edge in a square then cut from corner to corner then cut the half in two using your ruler to make sure it is even. Try this, I think you will like the method.

  115. Alex September 24, 2015 at 12:42 pm #

    I followed your pattern for a quilt I made for my baby girl! I’m crediting you (and linking this post) for the pattern of the quilt on my blog! Hope you don’t mind! It turned out adorable no matter what colors you use! Thanks!

  116. Crystal June 29, 2022 at 3:46 am #

    I ❤️ This name!! Cluckclucksew!! I build my chicken coop beside my “sew shed” and sew after work while I let the chickens free range. Of course they come to the door and say hi and I can keep and/ear on them too.

Leave a Reply