Here's a little inspiration for a baby boy quilt. This quilt (previously chronicled here - as well as my fashion faux-pas) is now finished.
And I am in love. If it weren't for an adorable new nephew with whom I am trying to curry good favor and a cherished title of "favorite aunt" (the competition is stiff!), I just may not have given it up.
Look at this boy. Can you blame me??
I think that one of the things that I love about this quilt is that none of the prints came from the same fabric collection. My sister chose the Alexander Henry jungle print - which we used on the back - and from there she just looked for colors. (A good example of using a focus fabric and then pulling coordinating fabrics.) The white sashing definitely ties everything together.
I like how it isn't your traditional baby boy look, but it's definitely boy. Do you know what I mean? The quilt is going to go with this bumper pad. I also like that the quilt and bumper coordinate but aren't super matchy-matchy. (That's what you get when both parents are artistic. I mean, look how their kid turned out.) I may take the scraps and make one to keep for myself.
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Jodi says
Oh, my, who could NOT fall in love with that little baby boy! How precious! And the quilt is wonderful!
Blue Is Bleu says
So cute! (The baby and the quilt hehe) I have trouble giving up quilts too... it's quite a sickness we have!
Hen says
Lovely quilt, lucky boy - and such a beautiful baby!<br />Hen x
angela says
Whoa - he is SO adorable! I love them when they're all snuggled in their soft one-piece outfits.<br /><br />And the quilt is awesome - I should 'shop my stash' that same way for the next quilt I make.
Nedra says
I LOVE that quilt, and would love one too. I can see why that precious little face made it possible to give away.
a little bit biased says
He is beautiful; and so is that quilt! Great job!
randi---i have to say says
what a beautiful baby AND a great quilt!
Sarah Craig says
That is a gorgeous quilt - and I love the fact that you paired up the fabrics by yourself! That's becoming a lost art, I'm afraid..... And that baby is just adorable! I don't blame you for going for title of Favorite Auntie!
Jan Hatchett says
I can't blame you one bit for wanting to earn the title of "most favored aunt" when your nephew is so gorgeous! He is going to love that quilt--and you so very much!
Leslie says
this is gorgeous..i love that alexander henry print....and your sweet little nephew is precious
AMKreations says
That quilt is amazing...my favorite colors too! Orange and Brown! I love it.<br /><br />What a beautiful little man! Congrats!
DeeRoo says
Oh Amy...Congrats...I don't blame you for wanting to be the "Fav" Auntie!:) I'm sure that will be no problem for you. Your new nephew is beautiful!!<br /><br />Yes, I love that AH print. I used that on my baby boy's quilt too...my 21 year old baby boy!:p
Mary says
Such a sweet baby boy, and I'm loving that you used so many different fabric lines. I need to venture out of the box and do that more often!
Brynwood Needleworks says
Love your quilt, Amy...and such a beautiful baby boy! Congratulations to all!<br />xoxo<br />Donna
Little Lady Patchwork says
Congrats Amy! Both of them are so SUPER adorable!<br /><br />XOXO,<br />Stefanie
Katie B. says
I love this, Amy! I'm hoping this pattern will make its way into your shop!
GreenStyleMom says
Love it! <br />What color thread did you use to quilt?
neubiewaters says
Your nephew is quite a cutie! Congratulations to your family
Char @ Crap I've Made says
Love how his outfit also color coordinates with the quilt. 😉
Mauri says
Beautiful!! Love the colors and all the fun fabrics. I would have loved this for Chase's room when he was little. His nursery stuff was all safari themed. What a talent you are! And that little baby boy is too darling. Just want to give him a little kiss on his sweet little bald head. 🙂
Donna says
Both the quilt and the baby are adorable. The baby wins the Cute! constent! Happy quilting.
9patchnurse says
Oh my, he is just as sweet as pie!! He's gonna love that quilt and his favorite auntie!
StrawberryBlond says
He has to be one of the handsomest babies I've ever seen! What a sweetheart. I do love the quilt. Your sister has a good eye (it seems to run in the family). All that sashing can be hard to line up but you have it done perfectly! Thanks for sharing.
Julie Swenson says
This is a beautiful quilt! I just stumbled across your blog and you have an amazing talent. Did you use a pattern for this one? I have been dying to make one where the squares are a little different but I have been avoiding drawing up a pattern for myself and figuring out all the measurments. Let me know how you did it! Thanks!
mel says
adorable quilt - love the colors and that it is boyish without being over the top - and your nephew is darling too!
Kristie says
So sweet- both the quilt and the boy! Those big eyes make me melt!
MomBrose says
the quilt looks fantastic! And he's just yummy! 🙂
Sew Create It - Jane says
Oh he is adorable!!! Congrats to the parents!<br /><br />love the quilt...great colour scheme and a fresh change from the usual blues.
Stitched With Prayer says
Wonderful quilt ... and you definitely got the "Awwwww!" from me when I saw the beautiful baby boy. So precious!
Trudi says
Oh I don't normally get all goooey over babies, but he's just adoooooorable! The quilt's not bad too! LOL Pretty darn cute the pair of them!
Jennifer says
So cute! Both the baby and the quilt! What did you use for the "filling" of the bumper pads?<br /><br />Jennifer 🙂
QuiltyGirl says
I love using fabrics from all different lines! It makes the process more fun and satisfying when you're done. 🙂
Jen says
I love it! It looks super soft too! What a sweet baby! I have one of those at my house, a sweet little angel-nephew. So much fun! I want to see the coordinating but not matching bumper pad!
Hollie says
It turned out so well. I love it!
Sarah Jane says
It turned out so cute! Can't wait to see it in person. I don't stand a chance at 'favorite Aunt!'
Rhanda says
I am shooting for "favorite aunt" too! That baby is beautiful and so is your quilt!
Candace says
I love the quilt, and the baby is adorable.
Dena says
Your quilt is beautiful... almost as cute as your nephew. LOL
Jackie says
He is adorable and I'm sure he'll have all his aunties wrapped around his pinkie quicker than we can blink!<br /><br />He also looks dressed to match your quilt so maybe you've made some serious inroads in being the favorite? It's a beautiful quilt and I'm sure it will be precious to him.
Ellen says
He is precious and deserves an adorable quilt. I am quite sure you'll be favorite aunt! Its a good title to have, and one that I am quite proud to hold myself. I always tell people that being an aunt is my favorite job in the world.
gnee @ Singing With Birds says
Congratulations on your beautiful new nephew and your quilt made this week's Top 5 Hits. Come check it out and grab a button if you'd like. Thanks for such a fun post!
searchfamilies says
I love this it beautiful<br />Hugs Janice
Paula and Mel says
What a handsome guy and so lucky to get such a wonderful quilt. I am sure you will be his "favorite auntie". <br />Enjoy!<br />Paula
rikkismom says
Adorable and precious!! Beautiful skin coloring! I love the quilt colors and the quilting, too.
Nana Shanna says
Amy, you do such beautiful work. Bret and Laura did too. 🙂 He's adorable and has grown so much since we saw him last month. I wish they could have brought the quilt on their visit to us, but will look forward to seeing it another time. You're a gem.
Anna says
such a cool quilt and what an adorable little guy! 🙂
Lisa says
Both quilt and baby are perfect! He is sooooo sweet!
Catherine says
A beautiful non-traditional boys quilt and I love how the mix of fabrics look so good together. No can't blame you with that cutie!
amylouwho says
This is GORGEOUS!! I want to do something like this with all the Heather Ross fabric I just got. A very blue and orange look. Did you follow a pattern or just make it up! You are so great! LOVE it!!<br /><br />PS - glad you linked up!
Abbey says
I am loving this quilt!!! Great job! (and Uber Cute baby as well!!) 🙂
Vicki says
beautiful quilt! I am a huge fan of mixing fabric lines, I think most of the time that makes for a more interesting and beautiful quilt!
Lauren says
Adorable! The quilt and the baby! Great job!
lemonadegal says
Good gravy - that is a beautiful quilt! You did a fantastic job. And I could just eat that little sweet boy! Thanks for sharing. To me the hardest part of quilting is picking fabric. Your sister did a great job!!
Kristen says
AH has some great prints! This is an adorable quilt. <br /><br />He's the cutest!
Mary on Lake Pulaski says
The quilt is perfect Amy and he is just adorable.
Aunt Spicy says
Amy, that quilt is just fabulous! I think the fabrics and colors go so well together!
Sarcastic Quilter says
That is just beautiful and bright. Well done.
Laura-Lu says
HOORAY!!! Thank you so much sister for offering your time and talent to us, we absolutely love the quilt and will treasure it always 🙂
Tara @ Tara Being Tara says
This quilt is perfect! You're totally right about it being completely boyish without it being too cheesy.
madebymum says
Amy this is so cute. I get what you mean about not traditional baby boy quilt but really boyish.
ktquilts says
Love those boy colors!! They even match his jammies!<br /><br />Great quilt!!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />KT
Restorative Living says
Beautiful as ALWAYS! Love the fabric choices. CUTE!!!
Lisa Ann says
Beautiful, both the baby and the quilt! I love the quilting and fabric choices!
Elizabeth D. says
What a sweet quilt! I love Alexander Henry's Zoo fabrics, they are so darn adorable!
Me? A Mom? says
I love this quilt and it's so funny because I just finished a quilt with the same color scheme and the same AH zoo fabric as the backing (https://www.meamomblog.com/2010/10/welcome-to-world-baby-banner.html). <br /><br />I've been feeling all <i> meh </i> about it and seeing this quilt makes me realize why...I hate that I didn't put any white space in the quilt. And while I still like
Quiltstory says
Gorgeous again! Love this quilt completely! THanks for linking!
Brandi says
That is awesome! 🙂 I also love that it's boy, but not traditional! And he is a cutie!
Sheila says
do you have a name for the quilt ? Like I would love to make this pattern can you help me?
amy smart says
Sheila,<br /><br />Hoping you will see this comment as I don't have a return email address for you.<br /><br />I don't have a name for this pattern - I made it up as I went along. 🙂 It's been a while, but I'm pretty sure I just made 7" (finished) blocks and sashed it with 1" (finished) strips. I hope that helps a little!<br /><br />Amy
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Kathryn says
The quilt is beautiful and the colors go very nicely together. Is the pattern available?
Amy says
Unfortunately, no. I've never written a pattern for this one. They're all improv-pieced blocks.