Saturday, November 6, 2010

Robot Quilt 2.0 for new nephew #2

Remember the robot blocks from this summer? The quilt is finally finished.
This quilt is for this little guy. Another sister of mine had her first baby boy too! We did some baby sewing this summer and now both babies are here. These little cousins are just about a month apart. This guy was visiting from California last week, but I didn't get any baby snuggling because I was the last man standing who didn't get the throw-ups and I was feeling petrified at the thought of sharing. Sad. I'll have to wait until Christmas.
Some close-ups.  I'm still in love with David Walker's Robots line. I've been hoarding my scraps from this quilt last summer  for just the right project.  This was the perfect worthy cause.
I am also pleased with this one, because I did the machine quilting myself. Woo! While I still have serious inadequacy issues with free-motion quilting, I knew that straight lines would compliment this design best and after doing the Halloween Quilt, I was feeling empowered. I'm mostly pleased with how it turned out.

The back side.

linking to: 


Fresh Poppy Design


Posted by amy smart at Saturday, November 06, 2010

44 comments:

  2. L-O-V-I-N-G! I so love all the variations of polka dots! And what a little cutie your nephew is!

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  3. It is so cute Amy! He will love it forever! Sorry you didn't get your baby hugs - Christmas is NEXT month tho!

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  4. This is adorable! I really love the dots you used on the back. Cute!

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  5. Oh that is so sweet! And the quilt is nice too! Ha! You did an awesome job!!

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  6. I just love your quilts. I just finished a quilt recently and I did the backing like you. I worked great especially with me not buying enough backing of one fabric. Keep up the great work.

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  9. Awesome quilt! Love this fabric line as well...I think making boy quilts is the most fun, really :-)

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  10. I LOVE it! What a lucky little guy! Its great to see such a cute boy quilt!!!

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  11. Another beautiful quilt addition for the sweet new little addition

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  13. Precious! Love the way it turned out. What a lucky guy.

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  14. What a sweetie! and a great quilt too.

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  15. So very cute! Wonderful bright colors...so fun! Beautiful nephew!

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  16. Oh he is ADORABLE! And the quilt is cute too! :)

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  17. great quilt!!! love the adorable shot of the baby!

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  18. So cute, Amy! I'm still loving that robot fabric.

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  19. Beautiful quilt - perfect for a little boy.

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  20. I LOVE it!! I have some of these prints left from a baby play mat I made at the beginning of the year. You just inspired me on what to do with the leftovers :)

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  21. My husband and daughter were looking over my shoulder and said:

    Husband "Robot quilt! Robots are taking over the world and making quilts! Taking jobs away from quilters!" He thinks he is Very Funny.

    My 10 year-old daughters comment: "Robot quilt? It's a log cabin quilt!" I was impressed she could see the underlying design.

    They need to go up to bed and read stories with the other kids so I can read quilting blogs in peace. :)

    Love the polka dots!

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  22. I love the Robot fabric too. Your quilt looks great. I love how you added the other dot fabrics.

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  23. I love this quilt! Love the fabric and the straight line quilting. It is so cute. My boys are 6 and 4 and I know they would love something like that so I am sure your little nephew will love it for years and years.

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  24. Wow--that looks great! Love it!

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  26. really love it and the colors are great! love that backing, too!

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  27. I like this robot quilt better than the first...really really cool!

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  28. It's gorgeous. Love the quilting!!!

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  29. This quilt is sooo adorable!! Love the colors -so bright and cheerful and the back is just as cute! So is the little guy!:)

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  30. this quilt is gorgeous...what a cute little guy

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  31. This is one of my most favorite quilts EVER! So perfect and beautiful. Great job!

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  32. Congratulations on the new nephew!
    I love this quilt! This is one of my very favorite fabric lines!

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  33. Love it. I have a stack of that Robots line in my closet. I'm saving it for when my boy is ready to move to a big boy bed. I can hardly wait to cut into it!

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  34. Lucky boy! Thanks again, we love it!

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  35. you did a great job, I can't get enough of the robot fabric either.

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  36. This is adorable! I made a quilt for my new nephew from this line, and I loved it! I am hoarding my leftovers until I think of just the right project! I love this line, perfect for a little boy!

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  37. adorable quilt... adorable baby!

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  38. I LOVE this quilt. Great job!

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  39. I love the wonky blocks. What great fabric for a boy!

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  40. Stopping by from Sew & Tell. Love it!!! Love the colors!!! Gret job!
    carla louise
    www.ohsewaddicted.com

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  41. I am in LOVE with this quilt, it's gorgeous and so cute!

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  42. That quilt is super cute! I love the colors!! He will love that quilt for a very long time!!

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  43. everyweek something amazing! thanks for linking up!

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