Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Birthday Quilt

About two weeks ago, my daughter celebrated her fifth birthday.  She has always taken an interest in all the different quilts that I make for others, but I hadn't taken the time to make something for her.  It was time to change that.  She watched me make this quilt oblivious to the fact it was for her.  She kept saying things like, "Mommy, this quilt is so pretty!"  I was secretly relieved that she liked it and I couldn't wait to give it to her.  It was a huge success!

I used a jelly role of Bonnie & Camille's Marmalade collection with some Riley Blake Pink Swiss Dots between the columns.


The back has Amy Butler's Tangerine / Full Moon Polka Dot fabric.



I used the larger floral prints in the jelly role to make a scrappy binding.


My daughter insisted on posing with her quilt.


 

She has not parted with this quilt since she got it and now my son wants one, too.  His birthday is at the end of September, so I've got a little bit of time to make one for him as well.
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47 comments:

  1. The DriskellsJune 10, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    LOVE the colors in that one! Beautiful!

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  2. AnonymousJune 10, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    How sweet! She will have it forever and before you know it, she will take it off to college with her!!

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  3. BethJune 10, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    So cute both the quilt and your daughter. I love the colors of the pink/orange!

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  4. DorisJune 10, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! Love the colors.

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  5. AlisaJune 10, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    I love it!

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    1. MarcyJune 10, 2014 at 2:46 PM

      Boy the colors caught my eye. It is gorgeous.

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  6. PaulaJune 10, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Really eyecatching colors/pattern. She looks very happy with it. Those Bonnie and Camille fabrics are great.

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  7. Rachel @ QuiltineeringJune 10, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Stunning Quilt! I love the fabrics and the arrangement :)

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  8. Vicki in MNJune 10, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Gorgeous quilt for a sweet little girl-great combination!

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  9. Wendy @ WendysquiltsandmoreJune 10, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    It's a lovely quilt. Just right for a lovely daughter. The colours are really soft and pretty. Well done.

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  10. Sue DaurioJune 10, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    What a sweet surprise! Such a great quilt

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  11. Katelyn @ Sing While CraftingJune 10, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Beautiful! Fabulous surprise!

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  12. margaretJune 11, 2014 at 12:22 AM

    your daughter looks thrilled to bits with her lovely quilt, can see she will soon want to start playing with stitchery, how nice to have her share your interests, tried to get my granddaughter interested but no luck and now at 16 there is no hope!

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  13. Julie ThompsonJune 11, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    Beautiful!

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  14. Andrea @ Mouse in My PocketJune 11, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    That is great! I'm sure she was thrilled.

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  15. JennJune 11, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Very pretty! These colors make me think of summer and sherbet. :)

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  16. Connie Kresin CampbellJune 11, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful quilt and your daughter looks so happy and cute in her new quilt!! I can see her being a future quilter! Thanks for sharing at Linky Tuesday! Freemotion by the River

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  17. JennieJune 11, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    That's a beautiful quilt - so special!

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  18. Crafty Ashley BJune 11, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    I love this! Definitely "stealing" this pattern to make my own! Thanks!

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  19. JasmineJune 11, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Such a beautiful quilt, and I love the design. I can completely understand why she doesn't want to part with it.

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  20. Yvonne @ Quilting JetgirlJune 11, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    How sweet! I love that it was as secret. And the smile on her face in the photos - yay! Congrats on the lovely finish and perfect gift!

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  21. SuperMomNoCapeJune 11, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    No wonder she loves it and doesn't want to be parted from it. It's a beautiful quilt!

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  22. Glinda ♥June 11, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Too cute! You put that smile on her face ... priceless :)

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  23. allthingzsewnJune 11, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    love the tongue roll, I could never do that. Her quilt is so cute and seem to really be enjoying it

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  24. HilaryJune 12, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    gorgeous! My son thinks that everything I make is for him lol.

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  25. Run 'n StitchJune 12, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Lovely..and what a happy little girl!

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  26. Leanne ParsonsJune 12, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    It's so pretty! How fun to have her admiring the quilt, not knowing it was for her. Have fun planning a birthday quilt for your son.

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  27. hydeeannsewsJune 12, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    It's wonderful she was so unsuspecting! Good for you for finally giving her a mama-made. I have to finish my boys' quilts still. There are babies being born and friends moving away but I am trying to resist and finish my boys' first. Good for you for getting this made. I love all the fabric choices!

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  28. Live a Colorful LifeJune 12, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    This IS a lovely quilt!

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  29. Bower Bird PatchJune 12, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    It's truly gorgeous. What a great birthday gift and so pretty....the jelly roll fabrics are lovely and they make me wish I had a little girl to make pretty things for...

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  30. Quilt Doodle DesignsJune 13, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Love the colors!

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  31. VeraJune 13, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    What a sweet quilt. Well done!

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  32. quiltmaniaJune 13, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Both your daughter and the quilt are adorable!

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  33. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationJune 13, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    gorgeous quilt Janet, and I know she loves it! It's such a great use of that jelly roll!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationJune 14, 2014 at 11:20 AM

      and thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

      :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  34. Jess (a.k.a. Rosie)June 13, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    How pretty!!! I can tell by the look on her face that she LOVED it :-) Great job!

    ~ Jess ~
    Everything Is Coming Up Rosie

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  35. Lorna McMahonJune 13, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Ha, ha, ha! Those faces.... What a happy, cute and silly model. And a very pretty quilt. Both are beautiful!

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  36. stitchinpennyJune 13, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Love the quilt and happy your daughter loves it too.

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  37. SnowcatcherJune 13, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    What an awesome design with fun colors. And the happy photos of your daughter wrapped in it really steal the show!

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  38. Sarah @ mila+cuatroJune 13, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Your daughter looks very happy with it! The colours are lovely and soft.

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  39. JulieJune 13, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    I really love this and your munchkin is adorable! The fabrics are so lovely. I adore everything Bonnie and Camille and you matched it so nicely with other designers. Great finish!

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  40. Paula@TheSassyQuilterJune 14, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    This is such a sweet and refreshing quilt! I love the design and those swiss dots are some of my favorites by Riley Blake...look great with everything.

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  41. GunillaJune 15, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Lovely quilt!

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  42. Marjorie's Busy CornerJune 15, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    this is a very sweet quilt

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  43. sophieJune 16, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I predict your girl will be dragging that quilt around with her long after it's worn out and too small. They look like a perfect match.

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  44. Di~June 16, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I love this quilt! I want to go buy a marmalade jelly roll right now! :)

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  45. CaroleMJune 17, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    that's so sweet. did you use a specific pattern for it? Or did you just sew the jelly roll together and cut it up and move some pieces around?

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