Wednesday 9 April 2014

Rainbow Stars

So there has been some sewing happening around here – but a lot of it has been secret sewing! But as this quilt has now arrived at the recipient’s house, I can share!

So back story. I’m a part of the lovely Care Circle of do.Good Stitches. It just so happened two of our lovely members were expecting new additions at the same time! Naturally that meant secret squirrel sewing had to commence! For Jodi (of Tickle and Hide) we weren’t sure if she was having a boy or a girl, so a gender neutral quilt was needed. The beautiful Care Circle girls all quickly jumped on board, more than happy to help out with sewing blocks. They sent them my way, and I had the fun part to put them together into a quilt!

Without further ado, let’s look at some pictures!

Rainbow Stars quilt

We used this pattern (which is perfect for charm squares by the way) and obviously had a lot of fun with the rainbow blocks. I must say a massive thank you to the Care Circle girls for contributing to this quilt – and for not hassling me when I was a bit slower getting it put together with the unwellness of late. Didn’t they do such a beautiful job?!

I backed it with a bright cheery yellow print, matched with a yellow stripey binding. It makes me think of sunshine.

Yellow backing and binding

I’m pretty sure we can all agree that a new baby needs a new quilt – so it was a lot of fun to be able to work with some of my fave quilters to put this together for Jodi’s new little one!

Rainbow Stars

And yes – for the observant readers. I did mention two members which obviously means two babies and therefore two quilts… But with so little sewing of late, I figured I might as well split the posts up and I will share the second quilt next week. Suspense huh?!

Thank you gorgeous Care Circle gals – and to Jodi, a big congratulations to you and your family! Hope that you are settling in well with your darling little girl!

19 comments:

  1. oh i just love rainbow things, wonderful quilt

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  2. Nice! I can't resist rainbows :-) It makes perfect combo with the stars.

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  3. So pretty - I just love cheery rainbow quilts!

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  4. it's beautiful! I love the rainbowness of it!

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  5. It's beautiful! The rainbow colour scheme is perfect for a baby (or any child, really). But wait, no paper piecing?!

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  6. I love the bright cheerfulness of the rainbow color scheme. What a sweet surprise for a baby!

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  7. That's one if my favorite patterns! I love the rainbow take on it. =)

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  8. What a beautiful quilt! Such a wonderful gift from hands and hearts!!
    Thanks for the pattern link, too!
    Susie

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  9. Lovely quilt Kristy, will be much snuggled I am sure!

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  10. That is such a happy, fun quilt- perfect for a new little one!

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  11. It made me gasp! It is so darling...lucky baby!

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  12. What a fabulous quilt! congrats new parents!! and so glad to hear you are feeling better :)

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  13. I love it! What a great quilt for a new bub! Looking forward to seeing the next one.

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  14. love the quilt, just printed the pattern!! I see another project in my future!!
    Hope you are on the mend!!

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  15. Ooh, I need to start my rainbow and stars, thanks for the lovely inspiration!

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