The borders have been added, and now it's a finished flimsy. It's currently 48" square. Yes, it's square, the picture's crooked. It's also a little washed out looking due to the bright sun.
I went fabric shopping with a couple of girls from the PC quilt club earlier this week and found the most PERFECT backing. It's "Tropic Canna" by Amy Butler from her Bright Heart line.
It may not look "babyish" but the mom-to-be lives in Florida and likes Art Deco designs and colors. The baby is a girl. To me this is totally fitting. So far I think this is one of my most favorite ever baby quilts of all that I've made.
I just have to get it quilted, labeled and bound by next Friday. I'm on track so I should be able to finish it in time.
Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Alycia Quilts
Oh, I love this - anything in that Art Deco style appeals to me. Love the black and white four patch squares. Perfect backing fabric as well. Nice finish Jan. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Can't wait to hear about the shopping trip :)
ReplyDeleteQuick work!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on completing the quilt top, Jan! Kudos on finding just the right backing to fit Mom's taste AND allow for Baby to "grow into it!!"
ReplyDeleteThe backing fabric is definitely perfect! Have fun quilting. :)
ReplyDeletePerfect border choice!!
ReplyDeleteLove your Art Deco quilt. Colours are great and the backing fabric you chose is stunning. As you say, very apt for its home in Florida.
ReplyDeleteOh I like it even more now! Between you and Cynthia you made me start one too! Mine will be very scrappy. I got 8 blocks done so far.
ReplyDeleteThe bold graphics are just great -- and the backing is terrific!
ReplyDeleteThat backing fabric is beautiful and I'm sure will delight the Mom. I knew you could get this done in time.
ReplyDeletePat
Oh, that is the perfect backing! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe backing fabric is perfect! Momma and baby will love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteI think this is an awesome baby girl quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt's an awesome baby quilt, and I adore the backing fabric! You totally nailed the Art Deco Floridian aesthetic, and those little black and white 9 patches are perfect for capturing the attention of a newborn whose vision is still developing. Love it!
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