Kaylee's birthday is coming up soon and the blanket that I made her 2 years ago has seen better days! I've seen these fun puffy quilts around and thought I'd give it a try. I didn't use a variety of fabrics on the front. Just a fairy printed flannel. The back is an ultra cozy fabric that I found next to the fleece section. I'm not sure what it is since it is softer than fleece, but I LOVE it!
The blanket ended up so much heavier than I envisioned. Most puffy quilts seem to be made from calico and other lighter fabrics. Not this one. She may break her back trying to drag it around, but boy is it cozy! It was fun to make, but a bit tedious as all blankets are. I made a bunch of 4" pillows. The front with the fairy print, the back with scrap fabric. Then sewed all of the little pillows together. That created the blanket front. Then I took the blanket front and attached it to the back pink fabric. The pink fabric was a bit bulky to work with, so I had a bit of puckering in the binding but it wasn't worth taking it all apart because I probably would have made it look worse trying to fix it! I also tied it in a few places to keep the backing to the front.
I can't wait to give it to her!
I really love it! It turned out beautifully. :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so snuggly!
ReplyDeleteConnie
That looks COZY! CUTE blanket - she will LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI want to rub my cheek on that blanket!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I've been wanting to make a puffy quilt, thanks for the inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteooh! VERY cute! :) Nice job!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. It looks so cozy!
ReplyDeleteI have seen these too and I am LOVING them! I just didn't realize you have to piece the puffies individually... NO WAY do I have patience for that!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, mama!
Adrianne
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That is too cute! I'm going to have to make one myself now!
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Awesome job! :) Congrats, it's finished and such satisfaction because of it's beauty!!
ReplyDeleteamazing!!! This has been on my to-do list for awhile now...I've seen two great ones just this week...I think the blog world is telling me to make my own! Love yours!
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Found you through TipJunkie and I just wanted to say that this quilt is very pretty. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove that puffy quilts are getting out there! I make them myself. Good job for sticking to it through the end. I'm a new follower
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Looks so comfy :) Love the puff affect.
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I used this exact fairy print flannel to make a receiving blanket for my new baby this spring. Love your quilt. Looks and sounds like you found some Minkee fabric for the back. It's very forgiving with puckers and tucks. The stitches seem to disappear! I love your crafty ideas and how much effort you expend on your family. Following you now.
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