Patchwork Baby Blanket

A while ago I was commissioned to make a quilt for a friend of a friend who is having a baby in December. I'm toying with the idea of pursuing a little business of my own on the side, so I jumped at the chance to work with her to provide the quilt she was hoping for.

We chose the quilt pattern from Amy Butler's new book Little Stitches for Little Ones, since she wanted it to have a high loft and not be too heavily quilted. She also wanted the quilt to be larger than a traditional crib quilt, so I adjusted the pattern to increased the size. Because the baby's gender is a surprise, we picked out neutral fabrics that I think will work just fine for a boy or a girl.

While I've mentioned before that I don't enjoy the quilting part of quilting, finishing a quilt always feels remarkable. I think for me, the thrill of completion sends quilting stimulants racing through my veins, compelling me to start up another one. It's like a drug, I tell you!