I am listening to Eragon by Christopher Paolini.
The dragon is Saphira, the rider is Eragon. Saphira's name for Eragon - Little One.
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| Finished Flimsy |
I have a finish to share. Finishing at just 37.5" square, it is one of the smaller baby quilts I have made. Hence the name - The Little One.
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| 3" squares of Kaffe Fassett fabric |
Made with 3" Kaffe Fassett Squares, some left over from
Clay's Quilt and others cut up from 6" Design Strips.
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| Irish Chain Layout |
There is no story in the flimsy. At least, not yet. The backing on the other hand...
I started this quilt sometime in October last year, after
Esmeralda was completed. The flimsy was finished a few months ago but there was no rush to complete the quilt.
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| The Little One |
When Jake mentioned that she was destashing, I agreed to buy some of her fabric. I chose a few solids, some dark prints with vines, and a few polka dot fabrics. Jake stuffed the box with fabric tighter than a pregnant woman's stretched belly. When I opened the box, this gorgeous, bright, beautiful fabric just jumped out at me.
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| Celestial Bodies |
The colors are so rich and bright that they shimmer on a black/navy background.
As I noticed the deep red and emerald green, it became clear that these bright colors matched perfectly with the Kaffe Fassett squares in the top. Seems like a miracle for a backing that I did not choose.
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| Bright Sunny Binding |
Now I had to finish it. How could I not? The richness of the fabric beckoned to me. I chose a bright sunny fabric for the binding.
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| Finished!!! |
A small quilt in an infinite universe.
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| On the banks of Lake Ontario, Canada |
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| The quilt and the lake - shine and shimmer |
A backing that depicts the infinite universe for a small baby quilt may seem like a paradox.
But a baby is just that - a universe of possibilities in a little bundle. Say hello to the little one!!!
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| Niagara by the Lake, Ontario, Canada |
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| Thank you, Sandra (she took the picture) |
Who gets that, you may ask.
Well, just as the top and backing found each other, I am sure the quilt will find its home.
The universe is listening.
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| Labelled |
I think it was Albert Einstein who said
"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. "
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| The Little One |
It is obvious that I belong to the second category. Did anything take you by surprise lately?
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What a fabulous post -- and that backing is PERFECT for that little quilt (as is the binding). Love that quote -- I try so hard to live in the second half of it!
ReplyDeleteAnother engaging post, Preeti! And a sweet little quilt. It looks so good photographed on the shore.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely quilt. I recognized the Kaffe Fassett prints immediately. The backing is awesome - what a great combination!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling, Preeti, and your sunny yellow binding is superb. I am in awe of your magical powers of machine stitched binding, you know. :-)
ReplyDeleteEragon is such a good story - it was a favorite of many of my fifth grade students. I love your little finish, too! The colorful 9 patches and perfect backing fabric make it so much fun!
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful!! we had a similar fabric to your planet one that my kid made curtains out of - what a good memory for me! COngrats on a great finish!
ReplyDeleteLoved that trilogy too! Beautiful quilt, and perfect name for it ;)
ReplyDeleteLove Eragon, the Little One and the infinite universe.
ReplyDeleteA recent surprise? A FQ bundle of Alison Glass Sunprints showed up at my doorstep yesterday. OK, not really a surprise. I ordered and payed for it. But every time I get fabric, I feel it's a miracle that I'm a quilter and I get to enjoy such scrumptious fabric :-)
Love your labels. They look soft and silky. Where do you get them?
Hi Preeti! Lovely! I just love the Irish Chain pattern and it is my go-to when I need to make a baby quilt. I have been expanding but it's still the first pattern I think of. Happy Friday! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI was trimming blocks for a diagonal block quilt today at my daughter's in between holding the baby. Guess what fabrics are in them? The same Kaffes in strips and white. I had to laugh.
ReplyDeleteMy son read that entire series and thoroughly enjoyed them. Little One is so sweet and will make some little one feel very loved. My recent surprise? The joy of lightning bugs all over my backyard. I love seeing them!
ReplyDeleteA cute baby quilt. Great Kaffe prints.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! on your newly completed quilt. I'm sure it will find its baby soon enough! The label on your quilt took me by surprise, as it appears much (much!) clearer than the ones that I had printed not too long ago.
ReplyDeleteLove your "quilts in the wild" photos! I'm with you--everything is a miracle! Recent surprise--unexpected free time to work in my studio.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet quilt, and I know it will find its perfect owner. The photos by the lake are gorgeous! Recent surprise? Finding out today that the fabric I ordered may be a bit delayed. Looks like there’s time for a squirrel!
ReplyDeleteCute little quilt Preeti. That backing and binding really bump up the cuteness factor! Hope you had a good time in Ontario, I live only a short drive from Niagara on The Lake.
ReplyDeleteOh you will be wrapping some child in a quilty love when the quilt finds the right home:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling quilt. I love the bold backing and the bright binding. I’m sure you will find the perfect home for this as you do for so many of your quilts.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish with the Little One. That backing is the perfect choice! Surprise??? Honestly, I don't have anything to report there so I suppose I am due! Have a great Monday Preeti.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your posts and your quilt stories. Your little quilt turned out adorable. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteThat is one awesome quilt. What a wonderful meld of colors and the yellow binding is pitch perfect. Wait, there's more. Nifty quilting! This is definitely a two sided quilt. By the way I loved Eragon when I read it years ago. I’m pretty sure Christopher Paoliniwas about 18 or so when it was published. I’m pretty sure there are several additional books in the series too. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish and the backing fabric is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI very much see joy and miracles everywhere, too! Yesterday I kissed the feet of my eldest son, now 12 years old, and told him of how I could not stop kissing his little feet when he was a tiny baby. Back then I was surprised and delighted by how those baby feet, that had seen shoe nor sock (he was born in hot 2006 June) still had a typical "foot scent" (I am a scent person, and I love the natural scents of the different areas of the bodies of the people I love, many people seem to think this is weird, and prefer artificial "deodorant" smells, but I think they are weird, and missing out!) And yesterday evening I was surprised and delighted by how big and strong those feet are now, and by how much he delights still in me kissing them and telling him stories of his baby times. I love kissing my children's feet, and have been telling them forever that children need their feet kissed to grow, and they kind of believe it! It is also very important that both feet receive an equal ammount of kisses, to prevent the child from growing crooked :-).
ReplyDeleteWell, since I had the privilege of seeing this little one in person, and being privy to other secrets yet to be revealed, I can say it really is a little gem! Lovely to think of Jake’s fabrics bringing joy to various people right?
ReplyDeleteStopping by to see your lovely quilt from visiting at Freemotion By the River Connies Blog. I am creating a huge quilt right now and am loving every baby quilt I see. LOL. Honestly, I adore your backing fabric and your fun fabrics on the front also! Thank you for sharing and have a fantastic day!
ReplyDeleteI love this small quilt in an infinite world. It's also nice to read about something positive in this infinite world.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely quilt! That backing is just too fun, and the yellow binding sets it off so well!
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt! You chose a great background fabric to go with those Kaffe's.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and fun finish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great baby quilt, bright cheery top and such a fun back!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. And those gorgeous lake pictures! A surprise? That appointment I got for today (the day I called) instead of in weeks :)
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