When I saw this book ... it screamed to me saying this is SO your style. I am a visual person, not usually the type to sit down and read a book. I look at the pictures, then put it away for a while. This one, however I read cover to cover ... doooling over each and every little quilt. I have only pieced one quilt together, a queen sized quilt, that is still sitting under my bed, waiting for the day I can afford $200 just to have it machine quilted ;) This idea of me wanting to do a quilt started years ago ... I guess it is just a deep down love for sewing that I have always had! Back when I was 8 years old, my mom put me in a sewing class. I loved it, and have made little things here and there throughout the years. I have always wanted to complete a quilt, and even hand quilt it ... however after trying multiple times on my queen quilt to do it myself, I gave up!
I have been searching for a quilt for Bryson's big boy bed ... however I haven't been successful! Either they have been too cheap in quality, too expensive in price, or have some sort of illustration or alligator. (Which I am not fond of on clothing, for home decor, etc ... I know! I am weird like that). So I was looking through this book and found this quilt:
My mind started thinking, maybe I could make this DARLING quilt masculine! So I found the colors I was looking for ... and here is what I came up with!
So I did it! I completed something on my bucket list! I will say, it wasn't cheap at ALL to do. In fact, I think going to get a darling quilt from The Company Store, or Pottery Barn Kids would have been a LOT cheaper ... however I am pleased with the results. We are waiting to buy Bryson's furniture until we get into our new house, so try to picture it with a darling bed, and dresser. I'll be sure to post a picture when we get into the house!
13 comments:
It's beautiful! While it may not have saved you money, it is worth so much more than a store-bought quilt. Congrats on making such a wonderful quilt.
Just beautiful! Good for you!
It is perfect! As a mom of boys, I am always so happy to see a well done boy quilt, and this one certainly is. You should be so proud! Excellent job.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me!
It turned out so cute! I'm sure Bryson will treasure it always. I have made several quilts - all crib size. One of these days I will make a larger one. Did you machine quilt or hand quilt it? I really want to learn to machine quilt, just for the speed of getting the project done, but I really love to hand quilt. Your fabric choices are spectacular!
Amazing! Very boy & wonderful. Good job!
It's SO cute Mandy! Great job!
Wow Mandy! The quilt looks amazing! You did an awesome job! I love the colours and the design ... great choices!
That is so adorable and will mean so much more to him than a store bought quilt! Good for you on making it!!
That's incredible. I love the buttons! Very impressive.
This is simply ADORABLE!! And it is so much better than store bought, your heart is in that piece. Another bonus, crossing it off your bucket list, now that is priceless.
Fabulous job, seriously. I love the little bit of hand stitching. too cute. Erm, I mean, manly?
I am a quilter, I know what you mean about the price but its nice to see your creation on your son's bed. It's beautiful.
darling!! even though it was more expensive, it will last forever. how neat. bryson will love it forever!!
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