I had a lot of fun putting together this quilt using the PB&J collection. I love the scrappy look and the simplicity of the pattern. I also had fun taking pictures of the quilt at a local book collection sculpture outside a nearby library. My daughter, who helped me hold up the quilt for pictures, had a lot of fun walking around trying to sound out the titles of the books. She's only 4, but no word is too big for her to try and tackle.
For the back, I utilized the last block left over from the front. For the quilting, I used 4 different thread colors to add additional interest to the quilt, which really stands out on the back. I also added the initial of the baby boy.
This quilt has been washed and is ready for delivery.
How cute! I love the pattern and the straight quilting you did, and the back just rocks!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt.......I really love the straight line quilting, and adding the different threads really makes it super cool!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great quilt! Love the quilting.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! It's beautiful both front and back.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Is it your design or did you use an already existing pattern?
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! The back is just as cool as the front!
ReplyDeleteI love this! And that red binding really frames it well! (That's a great quilt-holder you have there too!)
ReplyDeleteI am sure this is going to be treasured a lovely quilt. Your daughter is a clever soul already sounding out the titles at such a young age
ReplyDeletewhat a great quilt! need to ask.. how many charm pack did you use?? it's a really nice size also!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the different thread colors on the back!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love the different colored quilting lines. Too cute!! Great use of charm packs!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Thanks for linking to Needle and Thread Thursday, Janet! By the way, it was SO much fun sewing with you yesterday!
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Love the quilt (and that line of fabric). Sometimes I use multiple colors in the bobbin to use them up. I will now say I did it on purpose to add interest.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! I love the book sculptures too. What a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and what a fun place to take pictures!! Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful! I love the PB&J fabrics too and bought a Jelly Roll which I have yet to use. I love the thread choices, it really makes it pop. Wonderful! And where are you with those book sculptures? Those are soo cool!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute quilt! That is a lucky baby!
ReplyDeleteYou sure picked a neat place to take the photos. I love the quilt too.
ReplyDeleteGotta love those charm packs! Sure made a cute quilt! I love the way the quilting shows up on the back. That is some intense quilting! Looks like your helper did a great job, too!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is gorgeous front and back. I love the quilt and the piecing on the back, as well as the way you only added horizontal sashing to the front. Beautiful quilt, and beauitful finish.
ReplyDeleteI was trying to figure out your background.. originally I thought you were in a tile display area until I read your text. The quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love that collection and I really love what you did. It is simple yet very striking, great job
ReplyDeleteI love the texture that quilting adds -- and I can't get over how neat those giant books are!
ReplyDeleteLove that layout for the charm pack and the back! Great job, Janet!
ReplyDeleteLittle helpers are the best! Great quilt and very nice quilting too.
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of the quilt and all the visual interest it displays. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is wonderful. It gives the quilt such beautiful texture.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I love the simple patchwork and quilting.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous! I really love what you have done with the charm packs and the quilting!
ReplyDelete- Katelyn
What a clever idea to put the baby's initial on the back! That way it doesn't take away from the pattern on front while making it more personal.
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