Monday, February 28, 2011

my neighborhood baby quilt

I turned these houses into a baby quilt.  I think it turned out pretty cute.  I kinda wish I had used only one blue as the background, it would've helped unify it a little.  But my kids love it, and so I love it too.  This is the quilt I did the all over straight line quilting on.
I used an alexander henry print, called smiles around the world.  It's such a cute fabric.   
 I used some flea market fancy on the back.  I love this fabric as backing.  It's perfect.  Actually, I love any polka dot on the  back. 
and I rounded my corners (again), and I even took some pictures.  I'll post a small tutorial soon to show those of you who have asked.  It's really as easy as can be.

this quilt will soon have a new home, i just haven't decided where it will go yet.
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56 comments:

  1. Beth GracieFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    oh i LOVE it just the way it is! So adorable. love the bottom :o)

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  2. MollyFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    What a great quilt!! I just love all the little faces in the little houses. Perfect quilting too. All over awesome!!

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  3. AlisaFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    It's a fun quilt! So happy.

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  4. unconditional love growsFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    love the quilt, love the faces and love the round corners, great job once again. Was wondering if you could share where you bought the face fabric.

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  5. MicheleFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Adorable! What a fun quilt!

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  6. KristaFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    This is absolutely adorable! What a fun idea! I think all the different blues are great and make it even more interesting.

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  7. LynetteFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh, wow! Now you need to wrap a little 'un up in it and ride through "It's A Small World"! :D

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  8. Amy, a redeemed sheepFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    That quilt is the cutest quilt I have ever laid eyes on...

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  9. PhyllisFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    It is adorable!

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  10. Lauren @ Craft My Life AwayFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love how it turned out! The houses look spectacular!

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  11. KateKwiltzFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    adorable! the faces are too cute!

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  12. MonetFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I love the different blue fabrics as the backgrounds...it looks great!

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  13. VickiFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    oh so cute! my 2 yo says she wants to play with it.

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  14. RickiFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love this quilt! It is too adorable for words!

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  15. AmberFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I LOVE this! It's too cute - and now you have me really wanting to make a rounded edge quilt!

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  16. GinaFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    adorable!! I love it

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  17. MelissaFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I love the different blues! So cute with all the kids faces!

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  18. Angela {fussycut}February 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    so fun and charming!

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  19. CJFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Such an adorable quilt!

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  20. NickyFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    That is just too cute for words...

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  21. AndiFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    It's a very gorgeous scrappy quilt.
    Love it!!!

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  22. mariarrosaFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    It's very beautiful!!! I love it.

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  23. KarFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Absolutely cute! Love all the colors you used.

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  24. KarenFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I love your baby quilt! Very, very cute! I like the rounded corners too and use that method quite often.

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  25. Atmosfera do LarFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    So beautiful! I love the children's faces.

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  26. PaigeFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    This is darling! A perfect baby quilt!

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  27. KateFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Wonderful quilt!

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  28. Nanette MerrillFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    That is so incredibly cute. I love it. What a sweet take on houses.

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  29. LoriFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I know it's hard to 'move on' from not-quite-right aspects of our own creations but for what it's worth, here's another perspective:

    I like the different backgrounds. To me, they represent different weather. And through it all home is there, providing shelter, warmth & comfort.

    Meteorology through quilting. Whoduh thunk it :)

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  30. CaitlinFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Outstanding! The houses are so sweet but I am loving the rounded corners, going to try that on my current project.

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  31. Jenny SquawkFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I might have to buy some of this fabric. This is the cutest little quilt. I'm thinking Small World, too. My kids love that ride.

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  32. SheilaFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I love the little faces in the windows! Awesome!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Very cute!

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  34. webmailaddress2February 28, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    That's so cute! Whoever gets it is really lucky!

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  35. hydeeann @ splish splash stashFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    it has it's own kind of unity. just darling. reminds me of something my mom would have made for me as a kid. she used to draw illustrations of kids from all over the world quite oftern. very nostalgic for me.

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  36. Heidi @ Honeybear LaneFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Funnest quilt I've seen in a long time! Such a cute idea!! I stumbled this post and shared it on my FB fan page!

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  37. **nicke...February 28, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    if you still haven't decided where that adorable baby quilt will go, i have a baby that would LOVE it...

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  38. MelissaMarch 1, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Oh I love the different blue backgrounds... its like they've all got their own little block of land around their house!

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  39. LeanneMarch 1, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt!!! Love it!!

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  40. HeidiMarch 1, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    adorable, more than cute :-)

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  41. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I love this quilt--it is so sweet and fun.

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  42. Anne MarieMarch 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. Perfect for children. And I LOVE the "children from around the world" fabric you have used. It reminds me of when I was a little girl. Can I ask were you bought it?

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  43. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    What a cute quilt

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  44. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I'm really glad you didn't have enough of the same blue. I think the different backgrounds make for a much more interesting and fun quilt. The quilt is so sweet! What a lucky baby to receive it!

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  45. EmilyMarch 2, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    That is one super-adorable quilt! I love the way you round your corners.

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  46. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 2, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh that is so dang cute. And your fabric choices are fabulous. I think they really make the quilt. The many blue backgrounds make it extra fun. Great job!

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  47. MickiMarch 3, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    That is just too adorable!
    Micki

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  48. TashaMarch 3, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    that is so darling!!

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  49. BrookeMarch 3, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I love this quilt. It is so much fun and I love the polka dots

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  50. KerryQMarch 7, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    So cute! Thanks for all of the inspiration your blog delivers! And you do it without complicating things. I love that!

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  51. nanannMarch 12, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Oh, I love the look with all the different blue skies! Great job!

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  52. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I just love this quilt! I recently scored the smiles fabric for a backing, but might have to use some on a quilt front.

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  53. MamenApril 17, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    preciosa colcha, estoy deseando ver el tutorial, pienso hacerla para mi hija. su blog no me deja suscribirme.en cuanto pueda, lo hago

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  54. Clare MansellNovember 2, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    I have followed the trail here from Distant Pickles blog, this quilt is just amazing!

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  55. janae king...sewing patternsNovember 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    i LOVE this quilt...good job!

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  56. LindaJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    I think the variety of backgrounds MAKE this quilt, it's lovely!

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