I was lucky enough to be able to whip up this baby blanket without my family thinking too hard about the projects that I am not completing for them (like hemming pants...)
The blanket is made from left over fabric from my
scrappy potholders. I am very happy to come up with such a great use of the fabric. I love the small polka dots on it.
The quilt is for my hair stylist's new baby girl. She is 5 months old now. I have a strictly professional relationship with my hair stylist, meaning that we do not see each other out of the salon, but I love going to her. I am currently in my late 30's and have only found 3 people that I trusted with my hair, and one of those 3 is my Mom!
I have a few key things that I require in a hair stylist: 1. Not giving me a headache. There are many stylists out there that are too rough, I end up with a 3 day headache after getting my hair done; 2. Picking my colour for me. I want to say I would like brown, blonde, highlights, lowlights, or whatever my direction is that month and have them pick the exact shade; 3. Know how to cut hair. Again, I want to say if I am growing it, going short or staying the same and have them pick the best style for me.
My current stylist is fantastic and easily accomplishes my criteria. The last stylist I loved closed shop and moved.
In saying that, I really wanted to make something for her first baby.
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Thank you to my coworker for holding up my quilt for pictures! |
The backing of the quilt is a soft minky fabric.
I chose a satin binding for the blanket, I was wanting to add different textures to it.
For the quilting I went with free motion hearts and loops. I am not one to sit down with a pattern, so I just basted the quilt and started to quilt it. I went a little heavier then I had planned, I think it looks great up close, but loses a little when you look at the whole quilt.
I hope the quilt washes well, I was a little nervous after my first wash as the fabric looked a little worn, I am hoping that it is a good quality fabric and last through many washes.
Again, to my stylist, Congratulations to your new baby!
Quilting: free motion hearts and loops
Started : February 12, 2013
Completed: February 23, 2013