When I was just new to blogging I remember entering
the Blog Quilt Festival...
I can't believe that it's been five years now!
does an amazing job putting this event on!
I wanted to enter a baby quilt that I made for my first grand child.
The pattern is called Sunflower Baby by Ashton Publications
and the size of the quilt is 42 x 46.
I used Pam Kitty Morning fabrics along with some background fabrics
from Carrie Nelson aka Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.
The pattern said (read) to round off the Dresden blades on the
corners of the quilt... but I just couldn't do it!
I experimented and found a way to save them.
I hand blanket stitched around the face of the sunflowers, leaves
and the corner Dresden blades.
Two of the sunflower faces have freckles and two do not...
representing mom and dad and the possibility of
Evie taking after one or the other parent.
Side note:
The binding was started and stopped at each edge and the
Dresden fans were faced with another set of fans.
Then the backing was turned under and stitched.
The blanket has been washed no less than 50 times and is
holding up perfectly well.
Take a look at the other quilts in the festival here.
and don't forget to be there on voting day!
33 friends stopped by to chat:
Absolutely the cutest Sinta Renee! Doesn't it make you feel good when those little quilts are used?
Your quilt is wonderful! I'm sure it will be loved for years!
How gorgeous is you quilt!!! So pretty, love the fabrics and Dresdens, just adorable!!
This is so cute! I love those Dresden flowers. So pretty.
I love this! It reminds me a quilt my Grandmother once made.
Your little quilt is just so sweet! I love everything about it.
Fabulous, very nice quilt:)))
Love, love, love this little quilt - especially the creative way you did the corners. Brilliant!
I love the dresden corners! Adorable quilt for sure!!
So cute!! I am so impressed by those corners!
This is a gorgeous baby quilt. So bright and happy!!
This quilt is darling! I love how you did the corners. Just a precious heirloom.
This is precious! I love the fan corners. Great job.
I love the dresdens on the corners, I have never seen anything like that. So cute!
Just sooooo cute and love those faces Sinta! What baby woundn't want to snuggle there....Great!
Gail
Oh my gosh Sinta, that quilt is just precious!! I especially love the corners!!! What a treasure for your little granddaughter!!
xo Kris
Adorable!!
AAWW. So cute!! :o)
I love this quilt and the corners are just terrific ! XXX
I love this quilt! I love the binding.
This is as cute as a button. Love how you did those corners.
Joyce
Cute, cute! I love that you put freckles on 2 of the flowers! So fun! Cool corners too...never seen that done before but it is darling!
Beautiful quilt- just perfect for a precious baby girl
I love this quilt, those little flower faces are just so cute. your corner treatment is very nice too.
What a sweet baby quilt! And since it's been washed that many times, it's obviously well used and loved.
Прекрасное и веселое детское одеяло. Классно.
This quilt made it's way to Facebook today. It's so lovely, I had to come take a look.
Absolutely the cutest take on a baby quilt I've ever seen. The Dresden fans in the corners are original and super creative. You are an artist!
So adorable! Love the colors and the fun dresden blades - I'm very impressed with your corners and how you finished them! Thanks for sharing, Bev
Would you mind giving us some direction on how the corners are made? Also, could you please direct us to the actual pattern used. This is such a beautiful and would love to try my hand at making one. Thanks so much!
my name is cathy lauber from desoto mo. e-mail is cansllauber@gmail.com i would like to by a pattrn of the baby sunflower if possible. Please let me know
Oh, I love your quilt! I actually made one from the same pattern a few months ago!
http://simplyhomemaking60.blogspot.com/2015/09/maybe-i-am-quilter-after-all.html
Beautiful! do you have more in depth instructions for the corners you would be willing to share? I would love to try this out!
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