Thursday, February 3, 2011

pips baby quilt

I finished up my Sherbet Pips baby quilt and LOVE it.  I knew I loved this line, but it is just so cute all together.  
 The colors are great, and can I mention how fantastic this gray is???  You know how gray can be a tricky color, sometimes it looks a little purple-y?  Well, this is a good one, really it is.
my favorite part??  the rounded corners.  I've never done this before on a quilt, mostly because it requires bias binding and that means a little extra work.  But after doing a million potholders, I'm no longer intimidated by it.  I might even actually enjoy it.  Plus it's totally worth it for the rounded corners.
One more thing about this fabric...it's super duper buttery soft.  I guess I just can't say enough about how much I love the Sherbet Pips. I believe it's set to be released in April. 

The verdict on this tutorial--I liked it.  I didn't have a problem with the edges being cut on a bias.  I do have an integrated walking foot on my machine, but it all came together nicely without stretching of fabric, and it lays FLAT.  I think it's worth giving it a try!
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39 comments:

  1. Vicki @ DottyJaneFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I absolutely love the rounded corners! Beautiful quilt! Now I have another fabric love:)

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  2. Amy SpFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This looks great! I love the off-centerness of it. The rounded corners give a little softness to the rigid diamond pattern. Good work!

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  3. TidsFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh I'm so jealous! I want my pips now! I don't want to wait til April!! This quilt is draw-droppingly beautiful xx

    http://olliethehamster.blogspot.com/

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  4. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    i absolutely love it nettie!!

    i really have to cut into mine! you're getting me all excited! :)

    xo

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  5. Rachel at Stitched in ColorFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Oh, it's LOVELY! I agree - the rounded corners are perfect. What a great idea.

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  6. DebbieFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is darling! Can't wait to get my hands on some pips!

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  7. AudrieFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love this!! I'm absolutely looking forward to the release of this fabric... it's too cute!

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  8. AnitaFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Great design!

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  9. MickiFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love the quilt and the rounded corners.
    Micki

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  10. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    beautiful baby quilt!! The rounded corners are perfect!

    Can't wait for Pips in April!!!

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  11. ~Michelle~February 3, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    That looks great - I especially like how you used the quilting of offset the pattern a bit!

    I'm definitely going to buy up the greys on Sherbet Pips - they are lovely!

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  12. aneela hoeyFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I love love LOVE it!!!
    I really like how you off centred the quilt pattern and those rounded edges! You'll have to try the scallops next.
    And I worked for hours and hours on those grays, getting them just right ;)

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  13. beth February 3, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Nettie - what size blocks did you start with for the "fast and easy" tutorial? I have watched it and think it's great - and would save a ton of time. Did you start with 5" charms or cut squares of another size?

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  14. LeslieFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    this is so adorable...i really love those rounded corners.

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  15. KariFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Love the rounded corners, but I might be to nervous about the biasing to follow you down the road. Beautiful quilt.

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  16. Cath and co.February 3, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I adore this quilt! Thanks for sharing

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  17. Live a Colorful LifeFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Oh so cute. I LOVE this fabric (so far I only have a charm pack) and I'm super excited to get more. The rounded corners are awesome.

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  18. AndiFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    A beautiful quilt!
    Can't wait to get my hands on some of those Pips!!!!

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  19. Jo @ A life in listsFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Oh, it looks lovely! I keep meaning to try finishing a quilt with rounded corners, but I keep forgetting until after I've attached the binding!

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  20. TheTaffsFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I love this quilt and the rounded corners are really fun. I really enjoy your blog!

    silverlilysews.blogspot.com

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  21. BrookeFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I so badly want to get my hands on some of that fabric. I love this quilt. I have loved everything I have seen so far with the pips! :) I agree that the rounded corners really make this one. Great job!

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  22. Sarah CraigFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    That is so cute!! I love the rounded corners - it really sets the quilt apart! And of course, Sherbet Pips - - ooooh, I want some of that!!

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  23. audreypawdreyFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    This is beautiful! I can't wait to buy some of that fabric. Thanks for posting the link to the tutorial as well; I am definitely trying that out.

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  24. Davis and LauraFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Nettie! Your choice of fabrics are always fantastic---this is adorable!

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  25. Beginning QuiltingFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    It's absolutely a lovely quilt. I also love the round corners. It made your quilt look even much nicer. Job well done! :)

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  26. GillFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Gorgeous quilt!
    I can't wait to get my hands on some Pips!!

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  27. Trish @ Love, Laughter, InsanityFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    The babyquilt itself if gorgeous--you're right, the gray is perfect. But mostly thank you for pointing me to the tutorial. I made my niece a pinwheel baby quilt two years ago (using the sew two lines and cut down the center method) and was just telling my sister last week I'll never do pinwheels again. But wow--could it get any easier than the tutorial?!

    Thanks for sharing.

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  28. RosaFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Stunning, I especially love that the middle isn't in the middle! Lovely work :)

    I ordered some Sherbet Pips last night and can't wait till they arrive!

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  29. SaraFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love this so much! Great work on the rounded corners. I'll have to give that a try at some point, but after making a whole quilt, I'd be so nervous to hack off the corners and ruin it!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love this line and have some I need to play with.

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  31. DianeFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    This is beautiful! Love the rounded corners.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    This is so cute! I've been eagerly waiting for yardage of this to come out.

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  33. SoozFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Yup...super duper sweet. I am SO looking forward to those Pips, and I may just have to make a wee baby quilt for a dear friend. And a quilt for me... and one for another friends... and another.... and ....

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  34. KendraFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    AWESOME! I love that pattern. Seriously that quilt is fantastic.

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  35. Angela {fussycut}February 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    okay, this is gorgeous! i love the layout, and those rounded corners are wonderful. I need to cut into my layer cake, but I just cant decide what to do with it!

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  36. SarahFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    LOVE!!!!

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Nice fabric choices - quilting technique needs a little more practice. Keep on keeping on.... Lori

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  38. LeslieFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    those rounded corners are so nice.

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  39. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Love your quilt. Quick question, did you start with a charm pack?? Maybe I'm just not seeing it because I don't work with them that often, because you showed the picture with them rolled up, and not in the traditional flat square.

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