I can't help myself. Sara bought a couple of darling pieces of art from a Japanese artist, and they are going into the baby's room. They are whimsical depictions of a little girl and her best friend/companion, who is a bunny. The colors in the two pieces are predominently red and aqua.
So, to date, I have made a pink and black quilt (my favorite so far), a green quilt (that will probably end up as a gift for some other baby), a Central Park orange and green quilt, and a Central Park purple and aqua quilt. All of these are fabulous, but none of them actually "goes" with the color scheme of the nursery. Hence the need for a new quilt.
What better fabric collection to serve the need for an aqua and red quilt than Bliss by Bonnie and Camille? Is there any quilt that has been made out of this fabric group that has not been adorable? That fabric collection is sheer genius, and believe me, I will buy anything Bonnie and Camille ever come out with in the future. Look at their past collection Simple Abundance! I didn't think that could be topped. And here we are. Bliss.
Anyway, the pattern I chose is this one by Margot Languedoc of The Pattern Basket. Hello, it uses a jelly roll. Which I just happened to have...
I cut out my pieces for my first block, above in the first picture. I was recently sent a stick of fabric glue to review, and I was considering using it for my appliqued flower centers, but at the last minute decided that it might be better used for hand applique. I may have to send one of the tubes to Thelma since she is doing a hand applique project. I know she will let me know what she thinks of it.
I will review this product this week, but thought better of using it for machine applique. Anyway, I digress.
Each block calls for four of these teensy little blocks. You construct them, sew the four of them together and applique your flower center in the middle. I used fusible interfacing to attach my flower center onto my background fabric, then machine stitched it on with a blanket stitch. This unit is only 5 inches square!
Then you add on some surrounding strips in the dark fabric to finish the block.
Have you ever seen anything so cute? I didn't think so.
So I made another one.
And I couldn't stop until I ran out of time! These are fun!
This is just adorable Nicole!
Posted by: Sue | April 20, 2011 at 08:11 AM
cute cute cute cute KEY-YUTE!
Posted by: Karin @ Quilt Frenzy | April 20, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Gash - that is one of the cutest blocks I've seen in a long time, Nicole! Grammy is certainly having a lot of fun :>)
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | April 20, 2011 at 08:26 AM
oh my goodness!! It is adorable!!!
Posted by: sara | April 20, 2011 at 08:38 AM
Again a very cute pattern and a lovely work.
Posted by: Beatrice | April 20, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Gorgeous! I've put this on my 'will do one day' list! I particularly love the red and white fabric you used in the step by step photos...I'm off to find a FQ of it for my red and white quilt.
Posted by: Helen | April 20, 2011 at 08:50 AM
That is the cutest quilt! I have to get the pattern. If you love Bliss...you will absolutely love Bonnie & Camille's new line Ruby even more...
Posted by: sherri | April 20, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Very cute pattern- I love Laundry Basket patterns:) This one will be a great baby quilt!
Posted by: Sinta Renee | April 20, 2011 at 08:58 AM
If the quilts don't "go" in the baby's room, they can still be used. They don't always have to match! One to keep in their car with the rest of the emergency supplies. Also, I'm sure you will be getting a crib and all to keep at your house so you'll need them there as well. I love Bliss!! Our local quilt guild had a Bliss challenge. Everyone loves that fabric.
Posted by: Jean | April 20, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Oh, such a sweet baby quilt. And you really can't go wrong using Bliss. I think it is my all-time favourite collection. As for all your other quilts. One can never be too rich or have too many quilts, baby or not.
Posted by: Heartsdesire | April 20, 2011 at 09:46 AM
I don't know what I like better, the block pattern or the fabric??!! Both SO cute!!
I'm 'saving' my Bliss FQ bundle for me. ;0
Posted by: ina | April 20, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Love the Bliss fabric. I am just about finished with a quilt from a Miss Rosie book and I'm using Bliss. I'm down to the piano key border and I'm not having fun with it. This will be my second finish with Bliss and I think I still might have enough to try the baby quilt. It is too cute!
Posted by: Sally | April 20, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Bliss is perfect! Love how the little block goes together. Very sweet.
Posted by: Karen | April 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM
So So Cute!
Posted by: Michelle | April 20, 2011 at 01:26 PM
How stinking cute!!! I love that fabric and have been drooling over it everytime you use it. Lucky baby is right! Now you have to make a coordinating diaper bag for mom :) Also, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOu!!!!! For my fabulous prizes...they are so gorgeous and I can't wait to make something out of them You are way too kind beyond words and generous to boot, just some of the reasons why I always enjoy your blog! Thanks again! Anita. PS - I wanted to send a formal card but threw away your address by mistake :(
Posted by: Anita | April 20, 2011 at 01:53 PM
That IS really cute! I fell in love with red & Aqua after following Camile's blog..I'm gonna try to add a pic or link so u can see my aqua & red quilt...
Gael
Ok, I cant get it to copy & paste here..Its on my blog
Posted by: Pink-a-Palooza | April 20, 2011 at 03:31 PM
Adorable...perfect fabric choice and cute pattern!
Posted by: Quilter Kathy | April 20, 2011 at 08:23 PM
OH Nicole I love It I should try it Still no granddaughter yet still Waiting she it taking her time LOL.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Scottishnanna | April 20, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Noticed this yesterday. Had to come back and say how much I love this!
Posted by: *karendianne. | April 21, 2011 at 04:12 AM
Yep You are right!! These little blocks are adorable! Makes me want to order the pattern and make some myself...(I have a grandbaby due any day and another one due in Sept. :)) May just need to make this quilt! :) Nicole, I really enjoy stoppping by your blog to see all the things you are sewing. Your photos are great and you are very inspriational and encouraging.
I hope you have a great Easter weekend celebrating the resurrection of the Lord.
Posted by: Chris | April 21, 2011 at 04:33 AM
How sweet this little blossoms quilt is! Well done Grammie!
Is there any chance the nursery will be done in neutrals so these colorful, cute quilts you've made can be on every wall? Yes, this is one lucky baby, indeed!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | April 21, 2011 at 05:27 AM
OH, how cute! I have a bunch of Bliss fabric and an 8 month old granddaughter, so maybe she needs ANOTHER quilt, she already has 4!
Posted by: Deb A | April 21, 2011 at 06:24 AM
Great pattern! I've not heard of this designer. Thanks for the link to her website. I've already taken a look.
Posted by: Becky in Georgia | April 21, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Ack! Love it!! Love!
Posted by: Camille | April 21, 2011 at 05:07 PM
That is just sooo cute! I've been playing with my Bliss fabrics lately too, and I just love them :o)
Looking forward to see your quilt when it's finished :o)
Laila
Posted by: Laila Kristin Skauge | April 23, 2011 at 01:09 PM