Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Froggy Fiesta - Summer Quilt

 
I blogged this back in December. I was making it secretly for a friend who had a baby due in January (mid summer here - whew!). She loves animals and all things green and environmental, so the feature fabric was perfect. I nearly bought it for her before she was pregnant and as soon as I heard I ran out and got it. Then I designed the quilt - from scratch. Wow. What a labour of love that was! I'm very pleased with how it turned out, and Bub has just got to the age where she is reaching for anything and everything colourful - and the quilt is a favourite! I find it hard to get a good photo of everything, as QuiltDog Patches just HAS to get in the way and test out every quilt!
Gen X Quilters Summer Fair
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13 comments:

  1. MollyJuly 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Very summery quilt! If summery IS a word it described it perfectly ...

    Love the colors and the frogs. Whimsical and fun :)

    Love your doggy too. Mine always has to get on my quilts the second they're on the floor. What it is about dogs??

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  2. Quiltin JennyJuly 27, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful bright colors - perfect for a baby!

    Are those frogs small panels or did you applique the images?

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  3. CosmoQuiltsJuly 27, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Love the quilt and the dog!

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  4. LauraJuly 27, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Thanks gals! I drew and fusible web appliqued all the creatures, then hand buttonholed them - yes i'm mad!

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  5. MitziJuly 27, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    That is just too stinkin' cute! I love the way the little squares frame each animal, and the animals are adorable. Great job!

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  6. Riel NasonJuly 27, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Super duper cute. What a fun, sweet quilt.

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  7. DorisJuly 28, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    I have cats in all my quilt photos...I can relate. This is a fabulous LABOR of LOVE quilt. I did something similar when my Sister had her first, made a wallhanging to match her nursery decor.

    You can see it here:
    http://threadsofconversation.blogspot.com/2009/10/g-is-for-giraffe.html

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  8. Teje KarjalainenJuly 28, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Hi Laura! I love your quilt and your dog! That quilt is just so beautiful, fun and unique!
    I have made a garden quilt 'with' my dog!
    Sunny wishes! Teje

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  9. SaraJuly 28, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Great eye candy for a baby--sure he loves it very much!! Excellent work!

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  10. AnneMarieJuly 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    My youngest son would LOVE this!! Green is his fav color along with frogs and stuff. Are those applique? Love it - so perfect for a baby quilt. Thanks so much for joining in Summer Fair and sharing with us! AM

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  11. MelindaJuly 28, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    What a cute quilt! Love the frogs!

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  12. DebbieJuly 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Very cute! Great that it's your own design!

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  13. LynneAugust 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    What a novel and gorgeous quilt for a child of any age! Well done, Laura.

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