ABC I Spy
40 x 48
I didn't expect to receive an invitation to a baby shower yet for a baby due on Halloween but I did and with only a 10 day advance notice. Yikes! I had to finish up this shower gift quickly. The shower for my nephew's wife is Saturday.
I quilted it with spirals on my DSM in a light green thread.
I have several sets of ABCs from swaps just waiting for an announcement of a new baby. I try to mix and match and include things with meaning to the family. Grandma (my sister) LOVES flamingos and grandpa LOVES to play golf. My nephew proposed on Halloween dressed as a banana and his soon-to-be wife was dressed as a monkey...
...and mom LOVES owls. I've made several of these ABC quilts and after all is quilted I iron on the letters of the alphabet from a purchased set of letters that are kind of velvety to the touch.
Like I said...I thought I had more time to finish up this quilt. I was going to order some ABC fabric I found on line for the backing but instead used some polka dot fabric from stash for the backing and binding.
With a little book on ABCs my gift is complete. I may add a rattle or two if I get a chance to get to the store. I was going to make a little stuffed rabbit and give a copy of the Velveteen Rabbit too but like I said...time was limited!
Congratulations! It's adorable. Great job on this adorable quilt. ;^)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm making an i-spy quilt as a donation to our local pre-K. It's through our guild where we're supposed to provide a quilt and a book. Tying it to the alphabet is totally awesome. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Just love the baby quilt. How big did you make the squares. Very lucky baby to receive such a lively quilt.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt. I know that both Moyer and child will enjoy it.
The quilt turned out darling - way to go! I think it's the perfect baby shower gift, and the addition of the little book is inspired!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of wonderful fabrics for little eyes to see. Nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is fabulous! It will make Baby's tummy time fun with so many bright colors to look at!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to have those I Spy blocks waiting for the perfect gift! I like how you turned it into an ABC quilt, too. That will be years of fun for your nephew's family!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I did a abc eye spy for my kids, but struggled with some of the letters. I had some great glow in the dark skeleton fabric which was awesome for Xray!! I love your variety, especially the monkeys and bananas, that is great!
ReplyDeleteAww... Great quilt! Especially the part where the objects have special meanings to the the family!
ReplyDelete(I give up, though - what's the 'X'?)
Another really cool baby quilt and kudos on the quick finish!
ReplyDeleteAdding the alphabet on top of the blocks is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHappy ABC quilt. Well done
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! Congratulations on your finish, and thank you, on behalf of the 2016 global FAL hosts, for taking part!
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