Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Baby gifts ready to go

Well, baby Etta has arrived!  Born on 10th January, another granddaughter for my husband's cousin and his wife.

I was sure Mum Helen was having a boy and had a quilt set aside that I made quite recently.  However, I knew I had a couple of baby girl quilts in my cupboard so I didn't make another.

Surprise, surprise, along came baby Etta and out of my cupboard came this quilt:



When it was made, way back in March 2012 (I checked my Flickr quilts photos to check the date!)
I called it Emerging Butterflies.  However, I decided to re-name it now it has an owner, and it's now called "Patches in Pink". 

I made a really scrappy backing for this quilt which I was very pleased with at the time and I still love it now:



 
I am adding a crocheted stripey blanket that I recently made so that's going in the parcel with the quilt.
 


Helen is a great crafter herself so she will enjoy this gift, I am sure, and will appreciate the love and care that went into the making.

Can't wait to see them all and perhaps have a cuddle with a new baby!
 


6 comments:

  1. Patches in pink is the perfect name for this pretty quilt, I like the way the crochet blanket matches too. Such a lovely gift to welcome a little baby girl.

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  2. New babies are so precious! It's always good to have quilts ready

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  3. They are very cute. I'm sure they will be used and shown off too

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  4. Thank you for your kind comments. My daughter has just told me that Mum Helen isn't into too much pink so I hope there is enough blue to tone down the pinks!

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  5. Very pretty... nothing nicer than receiving handmade prezzies, I'm sure she will love them both & use them a lot. Linda

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