Monday, January 16

{le petit prince)


I'd been hoarding a little bundle of fabric for a few years now. Look it's even up there...on my blog header.  See I told you - ages!  Every now and again I would get the little bundle out of my craft cupboard, caress them (Ok I know you crafters out there are nodding with agreement) and then I would carefully place them back un-cut in the fabric closet. Just wondering....what will become of you?




Alas, the time came.  A wee little Prince was born and without hesitation or procrastication this little bundle of fabric was washed, dried, measured and snipped, sewn and bound.





All for a quilt for one little precious baby.



It was also by chance that I had this little french story on linen.  I pulled it out, half way through the quilt thinking I could cut it up and use it amoungst the other colours, but when I opened it up fully and took in just the beauty of the entire peice, I knew it just had to left as is.  Luckily mother of said gorgeous Prince relieved my anxiety as I had no idea what the story was about and after completion was a bit concerned that it might not be baby appropriate.  Thank goodness it was....




My last quilt (which I made for my own daughter) took over 2 years. 
This quilt took two days - sometimes you just don't argue with creative motivation.
And a little baby giraffe rattle to match.

So do you have a special fabric stash? 
Are you afraid to make the chop?
do share...

xx











6 comments:

  1. Oh, so GORGEOUS Brenda! I love what you've done with it, and it was worth making the chop. You're oh, so clever! xxx

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  2. What a gorgeous quilt you have created there. I loved your description of taking the fabric out and patting it - I do that too.

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  3. It's adorable! Perfect for the little prince. And err, I feel better about how long it took me to make MY quilt compared to how long it took for you to make your daughters! haha :)

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  4. Perfect, just perfect. There are some things more precious than scrummy fabrics afterall! x

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  5. That is beautiful Brenda - glad you managed to cut into that fabric to make such a lovely quilt.

    I have a stash I am scared to use... one day, one day!

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  6. It is so very much loved my dear friend!! It is just the perfect baby quilt as it fits little Remy as well as his cuddly big sister right next to him! I adore the colours, the text, the combo...everything!...but above all..the thought!! You are such a treasure :) xxx

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