Tuesday, 15 June 2010

I've been lucky to get a fair few commissions recently for already designed pieces, but with an individual touch. It's great to have a twist in the process. The general theme remains the same, so no design time needed to work it out, but just a little different detail to make it not seem repetitive.

On this occasion, the quilt for the new born baby in question was requested with a heart theme. Whilst I wanted to stick to the simplistic style, I decided on embroidering a row of hearts across a linen strip.

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Newborn quilts aren't too big so any fussy design doesn't do it for me. So to do a second row of hearts didn't seem to quite fit in. And repeating any fabrics didn't work for me either. So, here we have Grazia's quilt (that's Grace to you and me), a simplistic, pretty, snuggly baby quilt, that hopefully she will have for years to come.

9 comments:

Gilly Tee said...

It's lovely. Nice to see something for a baby girl that isn't pale pink.
Gill

myBearpaw said...

Gorgeous colours and I love your simple design!

Muddy Puddle Crafts said...

I love it, so not 'new baby' really colourful and girly but not sugary and pastel :)

Elisha said...

Love it, do you do boys ones???

One Flew Over said...

It will be much loved and treasured - beautiful Karen x

Karen Lewis Textiles said...

Thank you for all your lovely comments...hope they like it as much!

MonetPaisley, yes I do do boys' ones...do you want one?? Email me if you do ;-)

Kylie said...

Wonderful work karen - you really have been busy with your machine :) Kx

Karen Roderick said...

That's gorgeous Karen, the colours and design are beautiful. I cannot wait for my cushions and peg bag!!! x

Mandy said...

I love it! It's so simple and beautiful, and the hearts are a perfect touch!