Here is the quilt. This is what I had planned to make with the wonky fish I showed the other day.
I really need to start planning my quilts better. This once again was to be a baby quilt for the grand baby. Well, guess what, it is big, 48x61. I just start sewing without any thought of what the size might be when I finish. As you can also see, I don't put much fore thought into what fabric I might have on hand and how much of the fabric I might have either. I mostly purchase rems so I use what I have and make it work. I do like the variety I get this way, it probably does not appeal to most people, but I like the charm of it.
I will hopefully get a back pieced together tomorrow and quilted. I think I will do an pantograph and add eyes and bubbles afterwards.
I best get to bed. It is late and tomorrow morning will come sooner than later.
Good night to all. Dot
21 comments:
It is wonderful! I know how those Wonky quilts can grow! Your grandbaby will LOVE this quilt!
This is a great quilt. I'm also glad to find someone else who doesn't plan and uses what they have. the only problem with the latter, is that I rarely have enough of anything, so end up substituting - makes for a more interesting quilt though!
I love it. I have the same problem and the quilts nearly always end up much larger that I thought. Still, I think that's what wonky is all about.
LOVE IT! I like how improvisational quilts get when they are scrappy. (You'll have to gift the book with the quilt, ya know.)
How adorable! Who cares what size it is? It will last a long time and will bring lots of smiles! Awesome job on it!
I love your quilt!!!! I'm not big on planning I just end up with what I end up with.
I love it!
The quilt might be big for a little baby now but when baby is like 2 or 3 and still sleeping underneath it, it being big won't be a problem!
I love this one. Do you mind if I borrow your idea? I work with fish biologists who bought the book for my girls when my youngest was born. One of them is getting ready to retire after 30+ years. I think this would be the perfect present.
I LOVE THIS QUILT!!!! That is one of my very favorite kids books and you have made a masterpiece about it!!! So adorable.
What a super quilt -- love it. It's one of those quilts that just makes you smile as soon as you see it!
It's a terrific quilt! Remember that baby will grow quickly and need something a tad larger than a baby quilt. *s*
Very quirky! It's great!
It's fantastic! You definitely know how to make things work because your quilts always look so great.
It's a great fishy quilt! I think Dr. Seuss would have approved - I'm sure baby will.
I love this quilt, Dot! This one takes me back to my elementary school days.
OHHH MYY GOSH!!!! Like....I so like this you know....like this quilt!!! I have a lake place and am a avid fisherwomen. Most fish items you see are not so cute, but THIS IS. When I bought my lake house I vehemently told everyone.."DO NOT start giving me "fish" things. I AM NOT using the fish theme in here"!! But, I wouldn't mind something like this draped across a chair. The "silly" fuzzy I made my granddaughter when she was born...well, she is 6 now and it has to go with her everywhere. Your quilt will be loved for years to come!!!
I love your quilt. It is gorgeous. This is my first visit with you. I love your blog.
what a terrific quilt Dot! I just think it is wonderful-not too big for a baby quilt in my opinion either.
I think it's turning out sooo cute!!
That is an awesome quilt top. I just love how creative you are. And just looking at it brings back so many memories from when I was a child.
As baby grows the quilt will become a great toddler quilt because of it's size. It's a great quilt.
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