Sunday, October 05, 2008

New Quilt for new baby



My brother has recently become a grandfather! We just won't say what that makes me......shhh! Anyway, when we were at his home last summer to bury mom, I saw the preparations for the baby shower and absconded with one of the napkins. Since we live so far away, we all knew I wasn't going to the shower, so I guess having a 'souvenier' didn't seem odd to any of them. My newphews wife said that the baby's room was going to be blue and tan and that they were going with a cars and trucks/transportation type theme. The napkin was a train. You quilters know what I am getting at, I made an enlarged version of the napkin into a crib quilt. I did make a few changes, but basically, I think it looks a whole lot like the napkin. I'm about halfway thru the quilting.

8 comments:

Vicki W said...

What an adorable quilt!

SueR said...

You did an excellent job translating the motif on the napkin to the quilt. It's wicked cute!

dot said...

This is great. What a clever idea and your version of the napkin is wonderful

Candace said...

Extremely adorable and innovative.
I love it.

Lindah said...

Oh, how cute! Using that napkin was a great idea!

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Congratulations on your grandaunt-ness, although lots of people around here call them great-aunts. You can decide if you want to be grand or great!

What a fabulous idea to take the idea from the napkin. I'm sure they will be surprised and thrilled.

Sweet P said...

What a great idea! I'm sure the quilt will be well loved.

James Roble said...

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