A New Bundle of Joy

Yes, one of my "adopted" family members has a new bundle of joy on the way.  I made a quilt for her big brother, and I decided to start on hers even though she isn't due for a few months.  Starting with Electric Quilt software,  I tried several ideas for the quilt.  Here is my current version of the quilt, although the colors are subject to change based on what is in my stash! 

Since I have been doing lots of fusible applique for the faces and other art quilts, I decided that I could certainly do some simple applique on a baby quilt. 
I didn't have all the exact things in EQ -so these are a rough approximation of the applique pieces. 

However,  I got going and have the applique pieces fused onto the background blocks.  It is also pieced together! 

First, I put the three hearts, cutting out one bit of the underneath one. The AccuQuilt die cuts three hearts so I decided to use them all - Why not? Right?

The bit that was cut away became the belly of the bluebird. So, that wasn't wasted. 

But then I keep fused scraps that are pretty small because sometimes a little is all you need. 

Next up are the Sunbonnet Sue and Sam.  These are an absolute CHEAT!  Yes, I had some cheater cloth with these on it. I can't imagine making an entire quilt with all of them the same.  I had the great idea of adding fusible behind two of them and fussy cutting them from the fabric. I think they came out great. Once the outline quilting on them is done they will look like I did all the work! Ha ha. 

The bottom row is done with the Puppy Dog die from AccuQuilt.  The red one was already cut and in my fused fabric bin.  I cut the purple one to be facing the opposite direction and gave it a red ear. 

I chose the dog motif because the family has a dog that protects "little man" as if he were her own puppy. I am sure she will do the same with "little miss" once she is crawling around. 

The rest of this will be just as easy with four patches and half-square triangles. I am seriously debating adding more applique perhaps in the four patches. I think some small hearts and stars would add a bit more pizazz to the quilt. What do you think? Should I add to it, or let the center be the star of the show?  

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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