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A New Project. Yes, It’s Another Baby Quilt….

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I can't help myself.  Sara bought a couple of darling pieces of art from a Japanese artist, and they are going into the baby's room.  They are whimsical depictions of a little girl and her best friend/companion, who is a bunny.  The colors in the two pieces are predominently red and aqua.

So, to date, I have made a pink and black quilt (my favorite so far), a green quilt (that will probably end up as a gift for some other baby), a Central Park orange and green quilt, and a Central Park purple and aqua quilt.  All of these are fabulous, but none of them actually "goes" with the color scheme of the nursery.  Hence the need for a new quilt.

What better fabric collection to serve the need for an aqua and red quilt than Bliss by Bonnie and Camille?  Is there any quilt that has been made out of this fabric group that has not been adorable?  That fabric collection is sheer genius, and believe me, I will buy anything Bonnie and Camille ever come out with in the future.  Look at their past collection Simple Abundance!  I didn't think that could be topped.  And here we are.  Bliss.

Anyway, the pattern I chose is this one by Margot Languedoc of The Pattern Basket.  Hello, it uses a jelly roll.  Which I just happened to have…

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I cut out my pieces for my first block, above in the first picture.  I was recently sent a stick of fabric glue to review, and I was considering using it for my appliqued flower centers, but at the last minute decided that it might be better used for hand applique.  I may have to send one of the tubes to Thelma since she is doing a hand applique project.  I know she will let me know what she thinks of it.

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I will review this product this week, but thought better of using it for machine applique.  Anyway, I digress.

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Each block calls for four of these teensy little blocks.  You construct them, sew the four of them together and applique your flower center in the middle.  I used fusible interfacing to attach my flower center onto my background fabric, then machine stitched it on with a blanket stitch.  This unit is only 5 inches square!

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Then you add on some surrounding strips in the dark fabric to finish the block.

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Have you ever seen anything so cute?  I didn't think so.

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So I made another one.

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And I couldn't stop until I ran out of time!  These are fun!

102 responses to “A New Project. Yes, It’s Another Baby Quilt….”

  1. Now that is one cute baby quilt! Many quilts are good. The 11 month old granddaughter loves her quilts. She just sits on them and smiles. (Very gratifying I must say!). Have a great day Nicole!
    Mary

  2. Now that is one cute baby quilt! Many quilts are good. The 11 month old granddaughter loves her quilts. She just sits on them and smiles. (Very gratifying I must say!). Have a great day Nicole!
    Mary

  3. Awwwwwww… Now, that IS cute!!!! Having a granddaughter is soooo special. Do you think you will spoil her???? Of course not…

  4. Awwwwwww… Now, that IS cute!!!! Having a granddaughter is soooo special. Do you think you will spoil her???? Of course not…

  5. No, I have NEVER seen anything so cute! I don’t think you could make an ugly quilt using Bliss, but I think you found a really adorable pattern for the baby’s room. I love it.

  6. No, I have NEVER seen anything so cute! I don’t think you could make an ugly quilt using Bliss, but I think you found a really adorable pattern for the baby’s room. I love it.

  11. That pattern is so cute for a baby…and Bliss is the perfect choice for fabric! I agree about Bonnie & Camille’s knack of coming up with great designs! I’m looking forward to their newest line that is supposed to be out soon!

  12. That pattern is so cute for a baby…and Bliss is the perfect choice for fabric! I agree about Bonnie & Camille’s knack of coming up with great designs! I’m looking forward to their newest line that is supposed to be out soon!

  19. Now how cute is that??!! Perfect for a new baby. Only thing is, I am a hand applique person and would never use glue – yikes!

  20. Now how cute is that??!! Perfect for a new baby. Only thing is, I am a hand applique person and would never use glue – yikes!

  21. absolutely adorable !! . . . love it !!
    and yes . . . I will be buying all their fabrics from now on too . . . I still have a layer cake of Bliss that I haven’t cut into . . .

  22. absolutely adorable !! . . . love it !!
    and yes . . . I will be buying all their fabrics from now on too . . . I still have a layer cake of Bliss that I haven’t cut into . . .

  23. Love it! Yes, Bliss is perfect! I’m going to make a small simple baby quilt out of Bliss charms for my new niece! Everyone needs a little Bliss!

  24. Love it! Yes, Bliss is perfect! I’m going to make a small simple baby quilt out of Bliss charms for my new niece! Everyone needs a little Bliss!

  31. That is one of the most delightful baby quilts I have seen! I can tell your not at all excited about this baby *wink*. When is she due? Hugs…

  32. That is one of the most delightful baby quilts I have seen! I can tell your not at all excited about this baby *wink*. When is she due? Hugs…

  33. So cute!
    Remember that you will need a quilt or two at your house for when the baby is visiting. So you can never have too many quilts for this baby.

  34. So cute!
    Remember that you will need a quilt or two at your house for when the baby is visiting. So you can never have too many quilts for this baby.

  35. That baby quilt is going to be waaaaaay too cute! Just love the pattern and your fabric selection.

  36. That baby quilt is going to be waaaaaay too cute! Just love the pattern and your fabric selection.

  41. Heh heh heh, I knew that Sweet Little Blossoms pattern would be cute when you showed it last week! To use the Bliss line for it looks like a perfect match. How fun that it is going together so nicely. Your little Princess Granddaughter will love it!

  42. Heh heh heh, I knew that Sweet Little Blossoms pattern would be cute when you showed it last week! To use the Bliss line for it looks like a perfect match. How fun that it is going together so nicely. Your little Princess Granddaughter will love it!

  43. OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!! that. is. darling!!!! oh nicole, you have inspired me… i may have to do this quilt!

  44. OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!! that. is. darling!!!! oh nicole, you have inspired me… i may have to do this quilt!

  45. Very cute pattern! Seems simple enough but like it will take a lot of blocks to make even a baby quilt. Good thing you are loving all the fabrics and enjoying yourself thoroughly creating quilty love, beauty and warmth for your granddaughter!

  46. Very cute pattern! Seems simple enough but like it will take a lot of blocks to make even a baby quilt. Good thing you are loving all the fabrics and enjoying yourself thoroughly creating quilty love, beauty and warmth for your granddaughter!

  47. Someone took the words out of my mouth. Absolutely adorable!!! What a lucky baby!

  48. Someone took the words out of my mouth. Absolutely adorable!!! What a lucky baby!

  55. Gash – that is one of the cutest blocks I’ve seen in a long time, Nicole! Grammy is certainly having a lot of fun :>)
    Cheers!

  56. Gash – that is one of the cutest blocks I’ve seen in a long time, Nicole! Grammy is certainly having a lot of fun :>)
    Cheers!

  61. Gorgeous! I’ve put this on my ‘will do one day’ list! I particularly love the red and white fabric you used in the step by step photos…I’m off to find a FQ of it for my red and white quilt.

  62. Gorgeous! I’ve put this on my ‘will do one day’ list! I particularly love the red and white fabric you used in the step by step photos…I’m off to find a FQ of it for my red and white quilt.

  63. That is the cutest quilt! I have to get the pattern. If you love Bliss…you will absolutely love Bonnie & Camille’s new line Ruby even more…

  64. That is the cutest quilt! I have to get the pattern. If you love Bliss…you will absolutely love Bonnie & Camille’s new line Ruby even more…

  65. Very cute pattern- I love Laundry Basket patterns:) This one will be a great baby quilt!

  66. Very cute pattern- I love Laundry Basket patterns:) This one will be a great baby quilt!

  67. If the quilts don’t “go” in the baby’s room, they can still be used. They don’t always have to match! One to keep in their car with the rest of the emergency supplies. Also, I’m sure you will be getting a crib and all to keep at your house so you’ll need them there as well. I love Bliss!! Our local quilt guild had a Bliss challenge. Everyone loves that fabric.

  68. If the quilts don’t “go” in the baby’s room, they can still be used. They don’t always have to match! One to keep in their car with the rest of the emergency supplies. Also, I’m sure you will be getting a crib and all to keep at your house so you’ll need them there as well. I love Bliss!! Our local quilt guild had a Bliss challenge. Everyone loves that fabric.

  69. Oh, such a sweet baby quilt. And you really can’t go wrong using Bliss. I think it is my all-time favourite collection. As for all your other quilts. One can never be too rich or have too many quilts, baby or not.

  70. Oh, such a sweet baby quilt. And you really can’t go wrong using Bliss. I think it is my all-time favourite collection. As for all your other quilts. One can never be too rich or have too many quilts, baby or not.

  71. I don’t know what I like better, the block pattern or the fabric??!! Both SO cute!!
    I’m ‘saving’ my Bliss FQ bundle for me. ;0

  72. I don’t know what I like better, the block pattern or the fabric??!! Both SO cute!!
    I’m ‘saving’ my Bliss FQ bundle for me. ;0

  73. Love the Bliss fabric. I am just about finished with a quilt from a Miss Rosie book and I’m using Bliss. I’m down to the piano key border and I’m not having fun with it. This will be my second finish with Bliss and I think I still might have enough to try the baby quilt. It is too cute!

  74. Love the Bliss fabric. I am just about finished with a quilt from a Miss Rosie book and I’m using Bliss. I’m down to the piano key border and I’m not having fun with it. This will be my second finish with Bliss and I think I still might have enough to try the baby quilt. It is too cute!

  79. How stinking cute!!! I love that fabric and have been drooling over it everytime you use it. Lucky baby is right! Now you have to make a coordinating diaper bag for mom 🙂 Also, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOu!!!!! For my fabulous prizes…they are so gorgeous and I can’t wait to make something out of them You are way too kind beyond words and generous to boot, just some of the reasons why I always enjoy your blog! Thanks again! Anita. PS – I wanted to send a formal card but threw away your address by mistake 🙁

  80. How stinking cute!!! I love that fabric and have been drooling over it everytime you use it. Lucky baby is right! Now you have to make a coordinating diaper bag for mom 🙂 Also, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOu!!!!! For my fabulous prizes…they are so gorgeous and I can’t wait to make something out of them You are way too kind beyond words and generous to boot, just some of the reasons why I always enjoy your blog! Thanks again! Anita. PS – I wanted to send a formal card but threw away your address by mistake 🙁

  81. That IS really cute! I fell in love with red & Aqua after following Camile’s blog..I’m gonna try to add a pic or link so u can see my aqua & red quilt…
    Gael
    Ok, I cant get it to copy & paste here..Its on my blog

  82. That IS really cute! I fell in love with red & Aqua after following Camile’s blog..I’m gonna try to add a pic or link so u can see my aqua & red quilt…
    Gael
    Ok, I cant get it to copy & paste here..Its on my blog

  85. OH Nicole I love It I should try it Still no granddaughter yet still Waiting she it taking her time LOL.
    Hugs Mary.

  86. OH Nicole I love It I should try it Still no granddaughter yet still Waiting she it taking her time LOL.
    Hugs Mary.

  89. Yep You are right!! These little blocks are adorable! Makes me want to order the pattern and make some myself…(I have a grandbaby due any day and another one due in Sept. :)) May just need to make this quilt! 🙂 Nicole, I really enjoy stoppping by your blog to see all the things you are sewing. Your photos are great and you are very inspriational and encouraging.
    I hope you have a great Easter weekend celebrating the resurrection of the Lord.

  90. Yep You are right!! These little blocks are adorable! Makes me want to order the pattern and make some myself…(I have a grandbaby due any day and another one due in Sept. :)) May just need to make this quilt! 🙂 Nicole, I really enjoy stoppping by your blog to see all the things you are sewing. Your photos are great and you are very inspriational and encouraging.
    I hope you have a great Easter weekend celebrating the resurrection of the Lord.

  91. How sweet this little blossoms quilt is! Well done Grammie!
    Is there any chance the nursery will be done in neutrals so these colorful, cute quilts you’ve made can be on every wall? Yes, this is one lucky baby, indeed!
    Hugs!

  92. How sweet this little blossoms quilt is! Well done Grammie!
    Is there any chance the nursery will be done in neutrals so these colorful, cute quilts you’ve made can be on every wall? Yes, this is one lucky baby, indeed!
    Hugs!

  93. OH, how cute! I have a bunch of Bliss fabric and an 8 month old granddaughter, so maybe she needs ANOTHER quilt, she already has 4!

  94. OH, how cute! I have a bunch of Bliss fabric and an 8 month old granddaughter, so maybe she needs ANOTHER quilt, she already has 4!

  101. Now that is cute! I love finding new patterns for baby blankets and baby rag quilts. I like to give them to my friends as baby shower gifts.

  102. Now that is cute! I love finding new patterns for baby blankets and baby rag quilts. I like to give them to my friends as baby shower gifts.