Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Blanket versus Quilt

When I was making the baby stars quilt for Leo's baby shower, my daughter wanted to make a baby blanket for him.  She was very clear that she would make a blanket - not a quilt.  While my sister and I are quick to point out that we quilt but do not sew, my daughter will quickly clarify that she does not quilt.


She went shopping through my fabric stash and selected the blue flannel Children at Play paper airplanes and the soft Snuggle in blue.  I helped my daughter a little here and there when she had an issue (that Snuggle fabric really slides), but she insisted on making the blanket herself.


She did a fabulous job, and the baby blanket was a hit at the baby shower.


The blanket is a hit with Leo too!  He loves being snuggled in the blanket made by his Auntie!


This girl who says I have an unhealthy obsession with Leo has his baby picture as her iPhone wallpaper and likes to check her phone just so she can see his picture ;-) 


One more baby picture:  Leo in his car seat with his baby stars quilt.



7 comments:

  1. I had no idea that Leo received a blanket made by his Auntie!! How on earth did I miss that?!? Love the pic of her hard at work :) And such a beautiful blanket. I think I'll leave the sewing to her ;-) Keep the pics coming...I love seeing my great-nephew!!

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  2. Rene, It sounds like you have been having the most wonderful time. I am really happy for you. I have always been inspired by all your quilt projects and I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I know you are busy, but when you get a chance take a look at my most recent blog page for the details on how this works. Best wishes to you and all your family.

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  3. Awesome, awesome, awesome...both the blanket and the quilt with that co-coordinating carseat. Not too mention Mr. Adorable! You are all so blessed, as is he! I just continue to be so happy for you!

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  4. What a wonderful picture of baby Leo and his aunt. He looks so content in his blanket.

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  5. If you weren't obsessed we would be worried about you...he is just the cutest little guy! Love the blanket too! I've made several like that and they are always a huge hit!

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  6. Its only a small leap from a blanket to quilting. haha. I think its so beautiful when someone wants to make something special. Little Leo will always be warm. How is your boy fabric stash?

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  7. Wow, she did a great job! It is not easy to sew those two kinds of fabric together. I have tried it! So wonderful!

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