29 July, 2009

Butterflies


Welcome to my niece's room. B is a cute, cute, cute 5 year old. She is a girlie as they come, loving tea parties, dresses, and jewelry.  She has a wonderfully pink room, filled with animals, frills, shells, and a mural of country life surrounding her, complete with Charlotte's Web. 

When I walked into her room the other day this was the view that greeted me. Not perfection, not the sign of a mom-made bed. But the sign of a played in, jumped on, and snuggled in bed. And right there was the quilt I made when she was born.


That is a paper pieced quilt.  Yes, me, paper piecing.  This wasn't a one time experience, either. I actually really enjoy paper piecing. Have you lifted your jaw off the ground yet?  

The butterflies were a mish mash of pink scraps. And though you can't see it (I neglected to get a close-up) I embroidered the antennae in black, with a little eye too.  The butterflies also have some detailed quilting.  The rest of it is quilted in a grid pattern and free motion heart motif.

I love that the quilts I've given to my nieces and nephews are loved and used.  They aren't hiding away on a high shelf or in a box of baby stuff.  Okay, maybe two are, but those kids are older. I forgive them.  But it gave me great pleasure to see this quilt a little bit dirty and just piled on the bed.  That meant it was loved.  No matter the design, the technique, or the recipient that's all I can ask for.


12 comments:

Zonnah said...

How sweet :) The quilt is very cute.

Unknown said...

that's great...i hope one day i can do the same for my nieces and nephews! what a great aunt you are.

Andi said...

There is such joy in seeing your work being actually used!!
Lovely quilt.
Andi :-)

Little Lady Patchwork said...

I also enjoy seeing my quilts beings used! That's why we make them right?

Thanks for sharing your niece's lovely quilt.

ilovebabyquilts said...

My nieces have loved my quilts to death. One had a lot of health problems and her quilt helped her through those nights at the hospital. She HAD to have it with her. Makes you feel good!

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

It's a very girly cute quilt. The border fabric is perfect with it. I think she loves it enough to want it near her.

brown robin said...

so sweet and beautiful at the same time... your variations never cease to amaze me.

jacquie said...

i feel the same way...seeing one of my quilts rumpled up on the bed or couch...does my heart good.

Amanda Jean said...

what a beautiful quilt! how wonderful that it is well used, too. i wouldn't guess you would be a paper piecer. i recently became a fan of it myself. especially for triangles.

beth said...

The butterflies are beautiful! did you use a pattern? I LOVE them.

Anonymous said...

Your blog is so nice. i'll be back to check out what you're making. I love the header.

Anonymous said...

hello,

the quilt is soooo sweet!
i love it.

greatings conny