This adorable patchwork elephant quilt is by Christine from Grapes and Hearts.
Before I started putting together the baby quilt tutorials, I made this mouse quilt to use up two yards of a cute novelty print. It's not hard at all to enlarge an element of the printinto an applique pattern -- I wrote up some instructions this week if you want to try it yourself.
This week, I'm linking up to Anything Goes at Kathe with an E.
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They are all wonderful and very inspirational. Thanks for taking the time to do up the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute quilts! I just love the colors used in the elephant quilt! Such unique toned down brights. Darling little mouse quilt also!
ReplyDeleteI don't put applique on baby quilts because my thinking is they'll be washed a lot and the applique will fray and fall off pretty quickly. I do embellish with machine embroidery quite a bit tho thinking that it might be more durable. I do love the look of those applique quilts, no question all are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI need to do more appliqué - it's such a great way to add some character!
ReplyDeleteVery fun! You and I had similar inspiration on our elephant quilts. Love yours! -Letty
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out, Michelle!
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