I am so excited to be participating in the Blogger’s Quilt Festival again this year. Twice a year Amy, from Amy’s Creative Side, hosts a quilt festival to coincide with Quilt Market. It’s a wonderfully fun way to see all sorts of quilts across the blogsphere.
Today I will be showing off one of my more popular quilts using Dr. Seuss fabrics, but first I wanted to remind everyone about the Virtual Sew Day I will be hosting this Sunday, May 20th. I hosted one last month as well and it was a lot of fun! I would love to see more people join us this time though. There are no rules!! We just post our goals for the day (you can do so on your blog or in the comments of my post on Sunday if you don’t have a blog), then check in every so often through out the day. It’s a great way to get some sewing done and have support while you are doing it! If you are interested, be sure to check back here on Sunday for my official post. You can follow my blog’s RSS by your own feed reader, or I have a way to follow by email on the right there. You can also sign up for my newsletter over there. This way you can get updates and be reminded to sew with us … virtually!
Okay so now on to my quilt …
This quilt was made for a pregnant co-worker/friend that was moving back to Australia. At the time we didn’t know the sex of the baby, so I decided to use my stash of Dr. Seuss fabrics to make her something special.
These Dr. Seuss fabrics were the first time I had bought every single fabric in a line. I have been in love with Dr. Seuss for a long, long time. In high school I actually joined one of those subscription book clubs just to start collecting Dr. Seuss books for my future children. I dragged them around with me for 4 years through college before that baby was born! So when I saw these fabrics, I knew I had to have them. They have made some wonderful quilts for me so far.
The backing is a dot fabric that I had intended for another project, but it fit so well for this quilt that I decided to abandon the other project. It was going to be a purse, but I probably never would have made it anyway. LOL
I did a simple meander on the quilt to tie everything together. I love the look of a good all over quilting design.
And I bound the quilt in the same grey that is used on the front. I think it really ties everything together and frames the whole quilt.
This is one of my most popular quilts on my site, and I am happy to say that my friend’s son is now old enough to be getting loads of tummy time on this quilt. Recently I turned this quilt design into a pattern, if you are interested in seeing that I have it available in my Craftsy shop or on Etsy.
Thank you for visiting my blog today and I can’t wait to get more inspiration for Amy’s Quilt Festival!
Happy quilting!
Rachel
Cute! I like its playful theme.( of course, I always loved Dr. Seuss)
what a darling fun quilt–lucky child. thanks for sharing and have a great day
What a lovely quilt – and your binding choice is just perfect! No wonder the little man loves his quilt so much ;-))
I love the wavy horizontal lines in the fabric – it always looks like you sewed them that way! It’s a very, very cute quilt!
So fun! Your pattern does a great job of showcasing the fabrics. I love the Dr. Seuss fabrics too. I made a quilt using them for my cousin’s baby. I posted pictures here:
http://kakorner.blogspot.com/2012/02/seuss-tastic.html
Isn’t that a fun line?! I hope you stashed enough to make one for yourself too because who doesn’t love Dr. Suess?! And that little boy will treasure his quilt for years to come – so cute!
Love Dr. Seuss! Such a fun project!
So fun! Simple and perfect!!!
what a fun quilt wish I had little ones again.
Ann
So cute, so cute, so cute! 🙂 But you knew I felt that way already. Check yoru email this weekend, I made the top and will be sending a picture to you before I post about it on the blog.
It was very fun to make and as soon as my frame is empty of the current quilt top, this one is going on to be quilted.
Oh yay!! I can’t wait to see your version!! 🙂 🙂
Cheers!
Rachel
What a fun and cute quilt!
How fun! Such a great quilt!
That’s just great. Love the Dr. Seuss! And very nice quilting.
I LOVE this!! Everything about it – from the dr Seuss fabric to the quilting to the backing fabric. Excellent job! I think I may need to get some of this fabric!
I looooove it! So fun.
I have been wanting to do some Dr Seuss quilts for my twin boys when they move into twin beds. I like how you used some squares from the panel in this. Cute!
adorable quilt
This is so cute – I have seen this fabric line but had no good ideas for how to use it. I have a grandbaby on the way for a son who loves Dr Seuss. This is a terrific inspiration! Thanks so much!
How Fun!
Margaret
http://quiltsoflove.blogspot.com/
Great use of the Dr. Seuss fabric line. Very fun!
Love, love, love your cute quilt. Great job!
darling!!
The Dr. Seuss fabric is so fun and you have made a wonderful quilt. The dots are perfect for the backing.
Love your Dr Seuss quilt! Such a great use of the fabrics!
How adorable!!!!! Great quilt.
what a beautiful quilt! Loved it… I made one for my kid but I feel like ordering some more fabric and making another one with your pattern!
Cheers from India!
What a fun quilt! It’s perfect for tummy time — there are loads of things for him to look at. 🙂
Wow! So cute. I have some of that fabric and that gives me an idea………..
At least you don’t hoard your Dr. Suess fabrics like I do! I find them hard to give up! I love how you used them in the quilt, though. I’m sure the baby will enjoy the quilt for many years to come!
Adorable!
Love the fun quilt!
Very cute!
Lovely baby quilt. I love Dr Seuss too.
I love this quilt! It is so cute. Love the backing fabric too!
How cute!
The gray works really well with those bright, fun colors!
This is just such a cute quilt! Love, love Dr. Seuss! Great job!
Great fun! Love the polka dot back. Found you on the bloggers’ quilt festival 😉
This is such a perfect quilt for a child. Not too busy and lots of primary colors!
I love Dr. Suess!!! I’m working on a dr. suess quilt right now with the same fabrics. I, like you, bought every fabric in the line (also the first time I’ve done that). Your quilt looks great, perfect for a baby quilt!