Dusty pinks, faded reds and soft browns have been the colors of choice the last few days, together with the occasional splash of blue and even yellow.
Pretty In Pink --
name taken from a comment on a previous post left by Brandy from
Minivan Life
This baby quilt is made from rows of "bricks" measuring 3 inches x 9 inches including the seam allowances. It was pieced in rows, 18 rows in total, with the finished quilt measuring 38.5 inches x 44.5 inches. Quite a large baby quilt suitable also for the "big bed" when the toddler graduates from their cot.
I have quilted this baby quilt with straight lines, outlining the horizontal seams, and also stitching through the horizontal center of each "brick". The quilting has added a modern look, and was a breeze really. Any quilting problems I have now seem to be due to rushing the basting process (which I still don't enjoy!), but I have definitely improved my skills. I still use pins to baste, because if done well it does give me the best overall finish.
A few blog readers have asked about the pink bicycle fabric that I have used for this quilt. It is a cotton print by Heather Ross called "Bicycles". Unfortunately it is quite an old fabric, rare and much sought after. This fabric is currently available at
several Etsy stores, with the price reflecting just how much loved it is!
I am hoping to add the binding today, but have not as yet even chosen the fabric for it. School holidays have started and it is the most glorious Spring day here in Melbourne. I am definitely going to catch some of these rays today!
