I took a trip to Joanne’s the day after I designed Fiona’s baby quilt. I had only intended to use up a 50% Off coupon and buy 3 yards of white cotton fabric to embroider the squares. But, I fell into the seductive trance that Joanne’s walls of fabrics can put on a girl. I spent 2 hours pulling and putting back 12-15 different fabrics. In the end I had decided these were the best choice. Firstly, I thought I would do this quilt in pinks and yellows and blues and greens. However, I fell in love with the floral fabrics and really think these speak of the era I have in my heart for this quilt. I absolutely love them. I like that they are so cozy and endearing, classic, yet timeless. Which I think will be perfect for Fiona. The picture on bottom is the fabric I think I am going to use for the bottom. I am also envisioning a matching pillow made out of the bottom fabric as well. Wouldn’t it be adorable?
My next step is to cut out all 44 5” squares. I bought 3 yards white fabric to embroider on, but Jason made a really good point. Because the color palette for the quilt altered, I need to alter the fabric I embroider on. So, I am going to go back today or tomorrow and buy a matching light tan color to embroider the images on. Luckily, I have a 60% Off coupon that expires tomorrow. I also think that instead of doing the muted colors similarly used on my blog to embroider, I might do all the images in solid red or solid pink. I think that would be most feminine and fitting. I also think that it would reduce any clashing the other colored threads might cause since I chose a smaller color palette. Anywho, I have baby shower stuff I HAVE GOT TO GET DONE today. So I better scoot.
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