Saturday, September 12, 2015

BABY LOVE!

Here's a picture of the hedgehog quilt I made for my new grandson. It was a labor of love and way outside my normal style of quilt - but it was really fun to stretch myself by sewing a different style and using a different technique - like pressing the seams open instead of to one side.


The back of the quilt includes the little guy's name. Plus, I added a bit of interest by including some sections leftover from the border on the front - this made it just the right size.

The baby was born yesterday and I can hardly wait to get my hands on him. We're leaving today to make the three hour drive to meet him. So excited!

My DIL sent me paint chips showing the colors that she wanted to include in the nursery. That made it easy when I was shopping for fabric - I highly recommend it!
Off I go - - -

23 comments:

Lesley said...

Congratulations on your new grandson. He is adorable, just like that beautiful quilt you made him. Have a wonderful trip to see him and cuddle him!

Amy McPheeters said...

Darling Baby and Darling Quilt!!! Congratulations to all!!!

Kristie said...

Precious!!! Congratulations! I love that quilt, so cute for the little one.

Have a wonderful and Blessed day
Kristie

Janet O. said...

Such a sweet looking little guy! You made an adorable quilt for him--love the hedgehog pattern!
Safe travels and lots of happy hugs!! : )

Laurel said...

Love this quilt, both front and back!

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

Congratulations--he's beautiful and he has a beautiful quilt made with love to keep him warm and safe

Tiff said...

Congratulations to all!! He is beautiful :) And I love love love the quilt...so cute!

Saundra said...

Great quilt with a BIG "L" for Love and your new grandson's name. He will cherish it when he grows older and perhaps if he doesn't doesn't wear it out in his childhood from love, he will have it for his son.

Congratulations.
Saundra

Kyle said...

Oh, my gosh, baby Decker is as cute as can be! Have a safe and wonderful visit. Your hedgehog quilt is absolutely adorable. The colors you chose are perfect. Wonderful idea about the paint chips.

Rugs and Pugs said...

Gayle,
Congrats to all. Decker is so sweet and so is that quilt!
Hugs :)
Lauren

Doniene said...

Grandson is precious and the quilt is absolutely perfect!! Have fun with your family!!

Blessings and hugs!

Sue SA said...

Sweet baby boy, congratulations on your sweet grandson and the beautiful quilt you made him. Have fun with your first cuddles, hope Mum and Dad are settling into their new roles well.

Yvonne said...

What a joy welcoming a new grandbaby! So sweet! I hope you had a good and long cuddle with him! Perfect choice of colors and a lovely baby quilt you made.

Kathy ... aka Nana said...

Congratulations on that little sweetie! That's an adorable little quilt you've made for him. Enjoy your snuggling!

Three Sheep Studio said...

Congratulations Gayle !
What a blessing to have a new little one in your family. Your quilt is perfect and beautiful.
Rose

Kim said...

He's precious! And that quilt is adorable.

The Wool Cupboard said...

Gayle, Little Decker is the sweetest little guy! You are so blessed!!!. Congratulations! Your hedgehog quilt is just plain adorable. You are so talented.

Hugs,
Linda

Me and My Stitches said...

Awww...congrats on that cute little baby boy! And what a sweet quilt - love the colors and you are right - matching paint chips to fabric is a great idea. Have a wonderful time visiting your family, and we will expect to see more pictures soon!

518Frenchgirl said...

Congratulations, he is beautiful! All the best to you and the new little family. I guess you finished the quilt just in time! It is gorgeous, and I'm sure much appreciated.

Karen said...

The hedgehog quilt is cute as can be. I used to have a hedgehog made with broom bristles. Don't know what happened to it. I just know I don't have it any longer.

audrey said...

Ahhh... what a sweet little guy. Very precious. Love that cute quilt too! The hedgehogs just make me smile.:)

Wendie Scott Davis said...

Gayle, thanks for your comment on my blog. It got me to take a few minutes and catch up on your posts since before the move.
Congratulations on your new addition - Decker looks pretty sweet and I love the name. The hedgehog quilt is soooo adorable and will be a favourite of his, I am sure.

I have fallen behind in not just my blogging, but my blog visiting as well. I appreciate the nudge that got me caught up with you.

hugs

Lana Manis said...

Gayle, that quilt is adorable! And so is that sweet grandson! Congratulations! :)