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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Finally inspired - for a baby boy

Two nights ago, during potty trip number three or four, while I lay awake waiting for this little one to settle in (I've got a wiggler in there), I was suddenly inspired for how to make the quilt if this baby is a boy (as Daddy strongly believes).

I had an idea a while back, but I wasn't quite settled on it... and Steiger really liked the little trains and helicopters, so I was going to make a quilt for him.  My intention was to then make two matching quilts, but then if this baby is a girl, Steiger would have two matching quilts... so I procrastinated.

And I'm glad I did.

I started with the little dogs from Aneela's Pips (I love those little doggies), and added fabric from there in a palette of aqua, steel blue, gray, red, and chocolate brown.

little baby boy fabrics

Kelly provided the motivation and measurements, and I got the blocks done last night and today (Steiger has taken a liking to the movie Tangled which I may or may not have taken advantage of this morning)...

I really like them.

if baby's a boy WIP

Now you just need to talk me in to cutting them up!

If Baby's a boy

That definitely was a productive middle of the night potty break.
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19 comments:

  1. AngelaAugust 4, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    oh cut away! It's going to be gorgeous and almost have a plaid feel to it. Love!

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  2. Rylee KettnerAugust 4, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Love it! I would have never thought to use pips in a boys quilt, your a genius!

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  3. JuliePicklesAugust 4, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I actually like it just the way it is! I know, so not the motivation you were looking for ;)

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  4. SaraAugust 4, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    puppy dogs are a steal of a deal for a boy quilt! Potty breaks are a good thing;)

    I like it the way it is though.

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  5. Katie BAugust 4, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    When I saw Kelly's blocks, I was in the "don't cut them up, they're so awesome as they are!!" camp. But after she cut them, they were 10 times as awesome. Do it!!!

    (And such a fantastic pile of fabric. You're so good at mixing and matching prints.)

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  6. KellyAugust 4, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Cut 'em up girl!!!! You know you want to! This quilt is going to rock!!!!

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  7. PoppyprintAugust 4, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Super fun! I love those puppies, too. A perfect if it's a boy quilt!!

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  8. KelliAugust 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Call me boring but I love them the way they are!!!
    Great choices in fabric mate!!!

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  9. pinksuedeshoeAugust 4, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I love the fabric, I love the squares you have done, I love the inspiration for the finished product. LOVE IT ALL! But particularly love the brown + gray with the red and turquoise. Makes it so much more, I don't know, softer, more boyish, not so garish? Love it!

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  10. Jan MareeAugust 4, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    It is cool now but it is going to be sew much cooler once you have cut it and sewn it back together!

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  11. sewfunbymoniqueAugust 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Love the colors and blocks! Looks so good!

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  12. KerriAugust 5, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    what a lovely boy quilt!! i LOVE it, tracey!!

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  13. felicityAugust 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Middle-of-the-night inspiration! I love it!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    what the what! time to cut it up! you can do it! ps: I have peach pie filling for you!

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  15. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Oh that's awesome! I love it!

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  16. LeeAugust 6, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love it! Fabulous fabric selections!

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  17. PinkyAugust 7, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    ooooooo... I love this so much! I'm trying to make a quilt for some friends who are about to have their first baby - and perhaps I will do this!! :)

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  18. Laura at Ruby Grey StudioAugust 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    What are the chances you would share your width measurements with us? I searched your friends blog, didn't see. I think I'm just, but just wondering. You have a fabulous eye for color and texture and movement. The quilt is one to be envied.... Laura of Ruby Grey Studio

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  19. Laura at Ruby Grey StudioAugust 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    What in the world? That comment didn't make any sense... sorry! I meant to say, "I think I'm close"... Laura (again)

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