Today is day 4 of the Hearts on Fire blog hop. I love the projects I've seen so far this week and there are still lots to come. That means lots of inspiration for future projects. My thanks to Carol from Just Let Me Quilt for organising the hop. I was so pleased to find that Carol and Carla were organising hops again this year as they bring a lot of joy, especially in the current difficult times.
Today it's my turn to show my project. The remit was to make something big or small with a heart on it. The heart could not be red. No problem at all as I love including hearts in projects and why must they always be red. Why only last year I created this cushion cover for my brother and there's no red in sight.
My choice of project was easy as I need two baby quilts and they are both for boys My starting point for the quilt was a 9 patch block. Like everyone who quilts I have a lot of scraps and I like to use them up if at all possible. The 9 patch block is great because it's easy to put together and can be used as a leader ender. You can also create a pattern within the block,
or use 9 random squares.
I also wanted some solid blocks of colour.
and of course I needed some hearts, maybe with elephants
or what about a heart with tractors.
Maybe a heart with trains.
The hearts are machine appliqued to the solid block using the button hole stitch. Finally you need to see the whole top. You may need you sun glasses as I just love colour.
It would have been nice to have taken the top outside to photograph but it is very wet at present. We've had so much rain that even the ducks are complaining.
The top is completed but I needed thread and some wadding. The order should have arrived earlier this week but it still hasn't turned up. I hope it arrives tomorrow as I have a free afternoon on Friday and the whole weekend to get this finished. The baby this quilt is going to is due the end of next week. It's a third baby so is more likely to arrive on time or early. I'd like it finished so that I can post it out as soon as I know the baby has been born.
All the blocks were made from scraps or fat eighths that I had left over from other projects. I am using a solid colour fabric from my stash for the back. It feels good to have used up some of my scraps and larger left over pieces. It's made a little space in my fabric store but not enough that I can go fabric shopping. The 2nd baby quilt will be made using scraps and fabric from stash so maybe then I'll have enough free space.
Thank you for visiting. Now you need to visit the other blogs. Here is the full list in case you missed the blogs taking part earlier in the week.
Take care and come back to visit soon.
Lyndsey
That is so appropriate, and so darling! I really like the boy themes in the hearts. Of course, I'm a girl who loves trains, personally, so it would be okay for girls, too! What a wonderful use of hearts.
ReplyDeleteA great, colorful baby quilt. I love the hearts with the interesting prints within them!
ReplyDeleteI'll be remembering that quilt, good for babies & children in quick time. Thanks for sharing & also think the cushion cover is nice. Take care and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteAny baby (and baby mommy) will be thrilled to get this quilt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA heart quilt and for boys, a winner on both counts. I really like the hearts cut from various things boys would like.
ReplyDeleteAny baby will love this quilt with those bright colors and pretty hearts! You are clever with your creation! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteLucky baby to receive such a fun quilt, Lyndsey! Thanks for sharing with the Hop.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute baby quilt. Nine patches are so versatile. And a really good scrap buster. A very fun and colorful quilt that the baby will be sure to love for many years to come.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable baby quilt. It will be used for years as a quilt and later as an I-spy game.
ReplyDeleteMaking boy quilts is always a challenge, but you did it on this one. I love the colors and those sweet fussy cut hearts are perfect for a baby quilt! It will be so appreciated, I'm sure. As for having wet days there, we could should use some here so send it our way. It hasn't rained since last March or April. Thank you, Lyndsey, for hopping and sharing your no-red hearts with us! xo
ReplyDeleteI love your scrappy quilts. They so remind me of real "Calico" quilts. How fun! I sure wish you could send some rain this way. We sure need it here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a dear, dear first quilt for a baby. Love the how the hearts contain boy toys. Great that you reduced your scrap pile even by a little and were able to make such a great top.
ReplyDeleteLyndsey, your boy quilts with all the hearts are darling! Love them!
ReplyDeleteI spy a theme going on here - must be a boy...What a sweet quilt; I loved all the different fabrics you used for the hearts. BTW, your brothers pillow cover is wonderful, too.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! It must be a LOT of rain if the ducks are complaining. It happens here sometimes too. :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect baby quilt! I love the hearts with fun things in them, like tractors! Fun!
ReplyDeleteNine patches and hearts, so cute. Do hope your extra supplies arrive soon so you can get it completed and sent off for the new baby. Wel done Lyndsey, the baby quilt looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteCute finish.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of scraps! Love it!
ReplyDeleteScrappy projects are the best.
ReplyDeleteI love color too. What a great quilt with so many fun fabrics. Mom and baby will love it.
ReplyDeleteTwo adorable quilts. They will love them for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue cushion cover. The cute hearts on the baby quilt are adorable. Thank you for sharing in the hop ... <3 Pat
ReplyDeleteLovely blue hearts, and the fussy cut ones are too cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the scrappy quilt with the random hearts.
ReplyDeleteLyndsey, this is such a cute quilt. Love the hearts! And love the smaller blue quilt as well!
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