Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Baby Girl Quilt

Baby Girl Quilt

I finished my latest sewing project!  A quilt for my daughter's goddaughter.  I had hoped to finish it in time for her baptism, but, I couldn't.  Instead, I finished it in time for her 1st birthday, which isn't until the end of the month.  

It's just a very simple 5-inch squares pattern, with fabric I had in the stash.  Leftovers, actually, from another quilt I had made several years ago, for my friend's 1st granddaughter.  Cotton/cotton blend on the top and cotton flannel for the backing.  

The top is machine pieced, but, I hand sewed the binding and hand quilted a single line of quilting all around.  Then, I hand embroidered X's, with a small stitch through the middle of the X to deter little fingers and toes getting caught in the stitches, at the corners where the squares met:

X's in the Corners

The X's are to hold the three layers of the quilt together.  I usually tie my quilts, but, I thought the embroidered X's would be better, in this case.

I had some help with the quilt, as usual, of course:

Quality Control Officer Cat Testing for Comfort

The quilt has been Dancer approved!  (Fortunately, the little girl's household includes two cats, so, a stray cat hair or two on the quilt wouldn't matter, too much, although I am going to wash it before I gift it).

This is the thread I used to sew the line of hand quilting:

Quilting Thread

I have almost come to the end of the spool of thread!  I don't remember how long I've had this spool of thread, but, the fact that the spool is wood and the price on the label on the other side should be an indication:

35 Cents!


It's vintage thread!  LOL.

I am considering this as a frugal gift since I didn't have to buy anything specifically for this quilt.

I just need to wash and dry the quilt and then, it will be wrapped up ready to be gifted. 

I am grateful for:
- My fabric stash
- Being able to sew
- My sewing machine
- Thread from the stash
- Dancer's help with projects!

My next sewing project will be another quilt for the baby's older sister who will celebrate her 3rd birthday in July.  I have fabric in the stash for that, too, but, might have to cut a larger quilt batting to size, which is fine, too.  
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12 comments:

  1. Lady EllaJune 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM

    What a special gift for the little munchkin. I hope they all love it - they should do! Looking forward to seeing the next one, and hope the vintage thread lasts out :)

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    1. BlessJune 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you, Lady Ella. Oh, I do hope the threat will hold!

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    2. Lady EllaJune 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM

      Oh I'm sure it will hold! I meant only that I hoped you'd have enough left for the second quilt.

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    3. BlessJune 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM

      Oh, I see. Sorry, I misunderstood! The second quilt will be in different colors - aqua/mint and white. If I quilt it, I will use regular white thread, using two strands. :)

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  2. Linda's Relaxing LairJune 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! And your cat is delightful. So nice to have a helper like that! The vintage thread is amazing! I love vintage. I enjoy as well reading your list of things you are grateful for.

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    1. BlessJune 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM

      Thank you, Linda. Yes, Dancer is known as Helper Kitty, always there to lend a helping paw, whether wanted or not, when I do projects! :D

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  3. CelieJune 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM

    The quilt is adorable! I am sure the baby girl and her parents will be thrilled. Dancer is always ready to help, isn't he? I've seen wood spools, even without thread, for sale in antique shops! I guess people collect them.

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    1. BlessJune 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM

      Thank you, Celie. I hope they like and use the quilt. Dancer is always ready to help! :D I might keep the wooden spool to use in a shadow box or something like that. :)

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  4. BushladyJune 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM

    The quilt is charming, what a lovely gift.
    Wooden spools are rarely seen now, I think I have one or two that I wind odd thread on for basting. It's strange how things we took for granted at one time, have now all but disappeared.

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    1. BlessJune 18, 2025 at 12:58 AM

      Thank you, Bushlady.
      Yes, things keep changing, don't they? Not always for the better, in my opinion, although my mother used to say that change was good. :)

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  5. AngelaJune 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM

    What a charming gift, handmade with much love 💗🩷💗🩷💗

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    1. BlessJune 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM

      Thank you, Angela. The parents had requested no gifts, unless a small item, but, I think they will find this a useful gift.

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