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By the time you read this post, these quilts will be in the tiny hands of their new owners. Himself & I have been waiting so long to meet them. One of my main distractions during that time was making special things to welcome them into the world. You've seen some of them here, here, here, & here.
Their quilts were by far the toughest for me. It was so hard to decide...you can read about my deliberations here. I wanted them to be special. Similar, but unique. In the end, I think I got there!
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And here's Quilt B for Baby... featuring the same fabrics for the pluses, but with a Kona Aqua as the background.
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The backings feature large pieces of Amy Butler's Martini and Garden Maze from her Midwest Modern line, as well as a strip of Sunprint Text. These fabrics are also in the quilt tops. I love it when I'm able to use the same fabric on the front and back... though it doesn't happen often!
Rather than matching the bindings to the background colour, I went for a contrasting binding using the background from the other quilt. I really wanted these to feel like a pair!.JPG)
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The Deets
Title: Plus Two
Size: 35 by 44 inches
Konas Used: Aqua & Honey Dew Quilting: Straight line diagonal using Aurifil White (Colour - 2024)
Binding: Aqua & Honey Dew Hand stitched with Aurifil
Backing: Martini and Garden Maze by Amy Butler, Sunprint Text
Favourite Part(s): Making something special for my own babies!
If I'm able, I'll be linking up with Finish Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts. But then again, I might just have my hands full!
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They are wonderful quilts for wonderful little people!! You will definitely have your hands full but I promise (having had my own double trouble) it will be so worth it. Best to you and your sweet family!
ReplyDeleteThey are perfect Jenn! Thinking of you this week!!! I hope Aaby and Baby have arrived by now safe and sound and that you're enjoying every moment!
ReplyDeleteI think you will have your hands full! I hope all goes well for you and the twins.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, you got there - the quilts are similar but unique, and lovely.
Congratualtions - both on the quilt finishes, and the pregnancy finish. Look after yourself during these first few months, and don't aim to achieve too much in a day. Sometimes it's an accomplishment just to get through the day and be ready to face the next day. I wish you all the best for the weeks ahead, and wish I could pop round to help with cooking or laundry. (it's a bit far to travel from New Zealand).
ReplyDeleteWishing all of you the very best! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Two beautiful finishes, wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes, Jenn, I am looking forward to hearing about the other finishes!
ReplyDeleteOh congratulations on both the quilts and on the twins!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are beautiful! And congrats on the twins :) So excited for you both!
ReplyDeleteGreat job finishing before DT arrived! (My daughter had to wait until she was 10 months old for hers, not that she cared ).
ReplyDeletePerfect, just like their new owners!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the twins. The quilts are beautiful!!! All the best to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the twins and the twin quilt finishes! The fabrics are beautiful and so is the quilting. Love that you used the twin quilts background for each binding. So pretty! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThe quilts turned out so lovely Jenn. Can't wait to see the little ones bundled up in them
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are happy with the quilts. I know you thought long and hard before making a decision. And I can't wait to meet the twins.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are gorgeous and I cannot wait to get my hands on DT and give them cuddles.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are absolutely beautiful...what a lovely welcome to two new little lives! Congratulations, I'm so happy for you and your family. Visiting from the Canadian Quilters Blogathon...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts that I am sure will be cherished by the babies who are being gifted !!
ReplyDeleteVisiting via Blogathon Canada - congratulations on your twins, you are in for a whole heap of fun! I'm sure they will love their quilts.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful little quilts for two little bundles of joy! Wish I would have been into quilting when my kids were small.
ReplyDeleteVery nice blog name. Just hopping around Canada this week and enjoying visiting new blogs. Twins. Very special.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful! I hope all is well with the new littles, you must certainly have your hands full with two newborns!
ReplyDeleteAaby and Baby. Cute! The quilts are beautiful too, especially in the dappled sunlight.
ReplyDeleteLove these quilts ! I hope everything goes well and you are basking in joy and everyone is getting used to a new routine together...
ReplyDeleteThey turned out fantastic! Hope all is well and you're taking it easy, as easy as you can anyway ;)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see these in use with your littles!