I knew I wanted to make a quilt for my sister-in-law’s baby shower, and I actually got started early enough that I was able to finish with plenty of time to admire it.
I ripped this quilt off from my girl Jenny at Anything Pretty. 100 percent. Not my idea. But, I’ve loved it since I saw it and knew I wanted to try it for Ron Santo.
The quilt top came together really easily. I used a charm pack of Kona Bright Solids and a white jelly roll for the sashing. That’s a lazy woman’s quilt, but I’m still darn proud of it.
For quilting, I went with tight (semi-straight) lines for the sashing and diagonals for the colored squares.
I also added a few tags on the back so Ron Santo never forgets his favorite aunt and uncle. 😉
Overall, I’m very pleased with this quilt. Definitely reminded me of the enjoyable parts of quilting. And, it really is fun to be able to give something homemade.
What do you think?
The quilting totally made that quilt! It is perfect! I plan on remaking it sometime and I am totally copying you on that….so we can call it a Jenny and Kim collaboration!
I’m so overwhelmingly impressed by this! I mean, I know lots of people quilt, but I just don’t seem to get the knack of such a long term project. What an amazing gift!
I love it, Kim! You did an amazing job : ) Ron Santo will be one happy camper : )
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! I may be able to knit and crochet, but quilting still eludes me. I want to make a baby quilt so bad though! I just need to get rid of some yarn projects first…..
i miss reading your blog for ONE WEEK and you whip up astounding things!! i can’t believe it!! that is absolutely beautiful! and there is no such thing as a lazy woman’s quilt. starting one – at all – is so amazing. you are a great aunt already!
Love the quilt — may have to make one like it myself, so bright and happy!
So beautiful!! Your new niece/nephew, aka Ron Santos will definitely be loving crafty Auntie Kim!! What a great gift – you totally rock!! 🙂
Holy cow- if you think this is lazy you should see my quilts! This is awesome. I love everything about it- colors, design, quilting- all great. And I love the labels are did you make them? I totally agree about the handmade gifts, I love making and giving them (getting them ain’t bad either).
Whoa! It’s amazing! The colors are great & I love that design (I bookmarked that one from Jenny, too!). And the quilting on it looks great! What a sweet gift!
Kim. That’s spectacular. Seriously GORGEOUS!! I love the rainbow colors. L.O.V.E. LOVE
This weekend I just started my very first quilt (ever!). The thought of cutting big pieces of fabric into little pieces of fabric only to sew them back into big pieces of fabric never appealed to me until one of my dearest friends got knocked up. All of a sudden I just got the urge. Hope it turns out as good as yours!!
It looks beautiful and the quilting is so perfect! I wish my girlfriends would request quilts for their babies, I would love to make another one someday soon. Although I could do without the binding, it’s so tedious. xo
WOW! I’m crazy impressed. You’ve got lots of talent, friend!!
Alright, chica, when are we getting together so you can teach me how to quilt?
Soon, ok?
one word…….. A W E S O M E ! ! !
Such a treasure, Kim! Proud of you! It’s beautimous!
Wow, Kim, you should be proud of yourself… it looks amazing!! I love the bright colors. Great job!
It looks FANTASTIC, Kim!! I love, love, love it! You did a marvelous job and I’m sure Ron Santo will sleep cozily under it!
The quilt turned out so great. It’s beautiful. Can’t wait to see what you’re working on next at sit-n-sew tonight.
that’s gorgeous! i’ve never seen a quilt like that, so bold and modern. most quilts are usually so…quilty. LOVE this one!
kim, it’s gorgeous!! so impressed! I’m going to have to recruit you when it comes to baby time 🙂
Beautiful! The quilts we received for our baby were my favorite gifts by far. I’m so jealous of your quilting skills! I’ve had my sewing machine for nearly a year and haven’t even taken it out of the box yet. I suck.
My sister is a quilting fool and I hope to learn from her one day, but I have a feeling that I might have to go out on my own and just take a class.
BTW, I left you some awards on my blog today!
Great job Kim! Love the colors and it is a lovely idea for a shower!
What an amazing quilt! I love all the colors, it’s so bright and fun! Great job!! 🙂
Explain to me when you found the time to make such a gorgeous quilt…..it’s beautiful!
That is BEAUTIFUL, Kimmy!!
Its so beautiful!!!! I’m in love with it the colors are so so pretty!!!
You are amazingly talented! Is there anything you can’t do? lol
Kim that is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
So gorgeous! I love it! I am working on my first quilt, it is really a labor of love. What a lucky little one 🙂
You made that?!? It is so gorgeous!! Lazy woman’s quilt my a**, I’m beyond impressed.
That is a wonderful quilt, so bright!
Ditto Meredith on the intimidating factor. Kim, this is absolutely beautiful. Have you quilted (a full quilt) before? I’m impressed lady! I want to learn – just saw a zig zag/chevron quilt I really want to recreate!
Beautiful! I’ve always wanted to make a quilt, but it seems so intimidating!
It came out perfectly! I don’t know how you find the time to do all these things. Ron Santo is one lucky baby!
it’s beautiful, kim! awesome job.
It’s beautiful!! And there is definitely no such thing as a lazy woman’s quilt. Period. So sweet. I love it!
Aunt of the year! Looks so amazing! I agree, handmade baby gifts are so special. Nice work!
Ditto what Kristi said—you have some amazing drive! The quilt is beautiful…so much thoughtfulness and hard work went into it. Just beautiful!
Oh my goodness, Kim, I love this quilt!!! It turned out so cute!! As always, I am amazed at what you all cram in to your busy, busy days!
Dude, there is no such thing as a “lazy” quilt. Just thinking about that much sewing makes my palms sweat. I am incredibly impressed.
I have no patience for quilting, so I am beyond impressed at what you made. I love all the different colors -it’s bright and happy without being too busy. 🙂
You did an amazing job!
So colorful and fun!
Biz
OHMYGOSH, Kim!!!! That quilt is ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGLY FAN-FREAKING-TASTICALLY GORGEOUS!!!! I am so impressed!!!!