Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Lena's Baby Quilt

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I posted about the baby shower invites that I did for my sister-in-law, Lena? Well, her shower was this past weekend and so I can finally share her baby gift with you without ruining the surprise! I have done lots of little quilts, but never a real project. But since I wasn't going to be able to go out for the shower and since this is Lena's first baby, I wanted to do something special. So I made a pinwheel quilt that I found a tutorial for on V & Co.'s blog. I also used Vanessa's tutorial for binding the quilt.


It turned out lovely...not perfect...but lovely. I can't wait to meet my new little niece. We love you guys!

18 comments:

Montay said...

That is so cute and I love that it is not "baby" colors

V and Co. said...

oh my GOODNESS!!! i looooove it! it turned out wonderful!!! good job! :)

Jeni said...

WOW!!!!!!!!!

It's absolutely beautiful. That new little girl will treasure it forever!

Now I could ALMOST think of a 3rd if I could get one of those out of it!

Jeni said...

I had just gone back to your post to click on the picture and it gets really big...I saw all that beautiful white stitching swirling around on the brown on the back, I LOVE that!

Rosanne said...

That is so beautiful! Nice work. :)

Lacey said...

That is adorable! See, you are a natural pro at just about everything.

Our Complete Family said...

OH MY GOSH! I am GOBSMACKED for lack of a more fitting word! This must have taken you hours to do and it is simply gorgeous and wonderful and lovely all rolled into one awesome quilt!
Amber, you did a FANTASTIC job on it! I know your sis-in-law will love it, as will your sweet niece!
What a great Aunt you are to make something so personal and thoughtful.
This will surely become a family heirloom of hers one day my dear!
I knew you were mega crafty and oober talented but holy crud girly~ you totally, toally win the best ever award now! WOW!
Ah, and hubby is TDY? Girl, we sure could do some damage on the town with a stop at a kid friendly lunch joint for the babes, hu?!?
Jason is headed to McGuire next week. Any chance Tony is there, too??? Now wouldn't that be a small world!
Thanks for your sweet comment, too, by the way.
Many hugs to you Miss Talented. Wish I could sew...I'd make you a sash that said that!!! ;)
~ Les

Kristi said...

Oh it turned out GORGEOUS!!! What a lucky baby!!!

Jenn said...

Beautiful. Love, love, it.

Amy said...

So beautiful, Amber! Are you hooked now?

Holly Ogden said...

beautiful!

Ange said...

Amber... it's so BEAUTIFUL! You are truly gifted in the creating department. Sure miss you guys!

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

It is beautiful - don't see yourself short!

Amanda P. said...

That is so pretty, Amber!

Bonnie B. said...

THAT is adorable!! You are fabulously talented!

Eloise said...

That quilt is exquisite! I didn't think I could admire you any more than I already did, but you raised the bar even on yourself. Wow!

Leenz said...

Sis-in-law here: Yes it IS gorgeous and I love it. Amber is truly very talented. I am glad that we are family!!!
Thanks Amber, love you!!

becky said...

Wow. That is so cute! Your crafting skills never cease to amaze me.