Happy Birthday, Jennifer!

Yesterday and today, I worked on making my first quilt... For my sister's first baby!   

Jennifer's birthday is today, so it was perfect timing.   She is also about 9-10 weeks along in her pregnancy.

I think I probably broke all of the rules of quilting while making this quilt, but since I have never made a quilt before, I don't really have any experience! Sooo....please ignore all the flaws... 



The four painted squares were done in acrylic paint.     We had some really cute frog/bee/bird patterns (from a yard sale years ago) that I traced then painted onto the fabric.   I thought they were adorable!   They're supposed to be done in fabric, but I thought it would be fun to use paint instead. 







And here's the underside...


I hope that, flaws and all, this will be something that Jennifer can cherish for her baby. She told me the other day that she really wanted a baby blanket, so I was determined to make one for her.

Happy birthday, Jennifer!

Posted by Bethany at 10/13/2008 4:54 PM
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  • 10/13/2008 5:14 PM mrs. paradis wrote:
    You did a great job.I did not see any flaws at all.

    Give your self a pat on the back!!!
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    1. 10/13/2008 5:56 PM Bethany wrote:
      Thank you, Ms Paradis!!
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  • 10/13/2008 5:40 PM Sarah wrote:
    Great job, and as a fellow quilter I didn't see any flaws either.

    Will the acryllics wash out though? That is a neat idea to add to a quilt but I just wonder about it coming out with the frequent washes that quilts and especially baby blankets recieve.

    Sarah
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    1. 10/13/2008 5:55 PM Bethany wrote:
      Sarah, I replied to your comment...I accidentally posted it below Janet's comment instead of replying directly to you.
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  • 10/13/2008 5:49 PM Janet wrote:
    Bethany,
    Your quilt is adorable!
    How's homeschooling going? Any civics classes on the election, or are they still too young?
    God bless!
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    1. 10/13/2008 5:53 PM Bethany wrote:
      Thanks Janet! I probably should bring up the election to the kids, but I find it soooo depressing.
      I let them listen to radio shows which bring it up, but other than that I haven't really talked about the election much to them.
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  • 10/13/2008 5:51 PM Bethany wrote:
    As far as I know, it shouldn't ever wash out, no matter how many times it's washed. Acrylic seems to be pretty permanent stuff! I have painted fabrics just to test it out, and washed them...and it stays just the same as if I had just painted it. The paints I get are the kind at Walmart in the craft section.
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  • 10/13/2008 6:13 PM Sandi wrote:
    I've always been addicted to baby blankets. Literally. I love them and that one looks wonderful. I love the cute paintings!
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  • 10/13/2008 7:07 PM Jennifer Blake wrote:
    Wow its the most beautiful little quilt I've ever seen! I cant believe its your first try! Thank you so much for making that for me, I cant wait to wrap my little baby in it
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  • 10/13/2008 8:45 PM Allison wrote:
    This is absolutely adorable! I will call you tomorrow! Hope you guys are doing well!
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  • 10/13/2008 8:55 PM Amy wrote:
    Great job, Bethany! It is super cute! I absolutely love making baby quilts... The painted squares are such a neat idea...really gives it a personal "aunt-y" touch! She must already know about this ,huh?! Otherwise you couldn't blog about it right?! Again I say, wonderful job!
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  • 10/13/2008 9:28 PM Tiffany wrote:
    That's so precious!
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  • 10/13/2008 9:56 PM JM wrote:
    Ummmmm flaws? Where? I looks amazing!
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  • 10/14/2008 12:59 AM Lily wrote:
    You are so amazing! This is your first quilt? It is so adorable!
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  • 10/14/2008 10:37 AM JM wrote:
    By the way...... Happy Birthday Jennifer!
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  • 10/14/2008 2:34 PM Ang wrote:
    The quilt looks amazing! I can't believe that it's your first try.
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  • 10/14/2008 6:28 PM Jennifer Blake wrote:
    thank you JM!
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  • 10/14/2008 7:34 PM Coley Moley!! wrote:
    WOW! What a fantastic, thoughtful gift! I found you through Tiffany at AllThatBlooms I'm going to add you to my list right now!
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  • 10/15/2008 9:54 AM Bethany wrote:
    Thanks so much for the kind words!!!

    I have seen some of the most beautiful quilts at a local quilt shop, and they all lie flat and don't seem to have any flaws...all the lines are sewn perfectly straight and all of that. It would be nice to be able to do that but I'm sure it takes years of practice! lol!
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  • 10/16/2008 7:01 PM Sarah wrote:
    It's so beautiful and with such a sweet sentiment behind it that I want to cry! Surely Jennifer will, too. It'll be a treasured keepsake. How very thoughtful of you.
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