Friday, May 10, 2013

Benjamin & Buttercup...


I finished the quilt called “Benjamin and Buttercup”…I guess mine is the ‘Benjamin’ as it’s blue…as in BOY!!  Speaking of which…only ONE month and TWO days till our ‘little man’ arrives!  So exciting!!
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This quilt is the spare quilt…the one for the stroller or car seat.  Doesn’t every baby have TWO quilts?  This one is smaller so it will be easier to take with mother and child.  P1230278
I backed the quilt with Minkie fabric…OMGosh..this quilt is SEW soft and cuddly!!  I would have NEVER attempted this without the inspiration from Clubhouse Quilter, Joanne!!  If you remember, Joanne  puts Minkie on the back of ALL of her quilts!  Thank you, Joanne!!  I thought Minkie would ripple and stretch but it was fine and quilted up nicely!  Well…as nice as can be expected from a novice quilter!
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I stuck to loop-tee-doop quilting!
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FYI…The pattern is called ‘Benjamin and Buttercup’ by Holly Hill Quilt Designs.
It’s another gorgeous day on the West Coast of Canada…which means I will be out in the garden!  I have three more flower beds to weed before I can go back to the first bed and do it all over again!!  Those darn weeds keep growing…ALMOST as fast as those UFOs!
I hope the sun is shining in your little corner of the world!!  ENJOY! ~P
Posted by paulette at 10:18 AM

17 comments:

  1. BevMay 10, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    So adorable! You are so talented!

    Cheery wave from
    Bev

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  2. WoolenSailsMay 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    That is so adorable, love it. Wish I could have sewed with you, still need to finish mine. I did get backing today, needed a wide cut, so all set now.

    Debbie

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  3. audreyMay 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    So sweet. Love that you used Minkie on the back!

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  4. marieMay 10, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Almost missed your post since I was on the computer really early today. What a super cute quilt your grandson will love, and maybe you'll get to make the pink one someday.

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  5. BillieBee (billiemick)May 10, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Such a wonderful quilt....so sweet.

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  6. LoriMay 10, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    You must be so excited! The quilt and pattern are adorable!!

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  7. Sue SAMay 10, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    a beautiful little quilt, all those lovely textures which small hands are going to love to grab, touch and probably also want to nuzzle while sucking their thumb!

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  8. AnneMay 10, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    That is one adorable quilt. I love the chenille for the sheep! Wish they had invented Minkee when we were babies. It's so darn soft and cuddly!

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  9. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Oh so cute it makes me wish there where babies coming in the family. Well done kiddo.

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  10. sandyMay 10, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Turned out really sweet. He will be the best "quilted" child, with a grandma like you.

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  11. Sally AMay 10, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    The quilt is adorable and I'm glad you are back blogging. Happy mother day. Keep up the good work. Sally from Oregon

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  12. LesleyMay 10, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    This little quilt is so beautiful...it will be loved!

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  13. LyndaMay 10, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Darling little quilt for a much anticipated little boy!

    I thought my yard was the only one that weeds grow faster than I can pull them.

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  14. Mia's CottageMay 11, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    I am sooo glad you posted this again! I have been looking for months to find this pattern after we talked about it before.... I couldn't remember for the life of me where I had seen it and wanted it sooo bad! Thank you! I'm ordering t right now before I forget again !!,
    Donna

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  15. andsewonMay 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Adorable! Can see this becoming a keepsake!
    Lola

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  16. KarenMay 11, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I have wondered what minkie would be like to quilt on. Seems like it might get caught in something as you machine quilt. But evidently it works fine.

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  17. DianeMay 13, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    adorable quilt! Of course every baby needs at least 2 quilts! Our first grandchild is due in December-I need to get some minkie!

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