My favorite quilt is the one I made for my daughter, now 6 months old. It is hanging on the wall in her bedroom.
It started when I bought a set of Freshcut fat quarters, mostly the peach-y fabrics. I thought immediately that they would make a great quilt if I ever had a little girl. DH and I had said we were going to try having a baby about a half year prior to the release of that fabric. Nothing had happened yet, but over time, I collected some additional fabrics, figured out what pattern I would use, and started cutting out pieces.
Still, no LO on the way. Eventually, enough time went by (2 years) with nothing happening that we began fertility treatments. By this point I had started slowly sewing blocks together. It was the 3rd treatment cycle, and 2 1/2 years after starting to get pregnant, that finally worked (and I'm thankful because I've heard so many people tried much much longer). Needless to say, the news that I was finally pregnant spurred me on to finish the quilt. It's one of those things that I think represented how much I hoped to have my daughter even when I got down about not being pregnant for month after month. I'm not really sure why, but in my heart I always thought I would have her. I think she already likes the quilt as she will look at it when I hold her in the rocking chair in front of it.
All this talk is making me wish I was home. I never took a photo of her room so what I've got to post is the pic of it right before it went to the quilter.
I can't wait to read all the posts about favorite quilts!
57 comments :
awww. how sweet.
great quilt. {and story.}
A lovely girls quilt. and a great story to go with it.
What a lovely quilt for your little girl to treasure!
This is such a sweet quilt, so happy and feminine!
so pretty and girly! And I love the piano key border!
It's a wonderful quilt and the story had a really nice ending.
A wonderful story with a happy ending. Lovely quilt.
What a very sweet story behind this oh so sweet quilt!
A beautiful quilt abd a beautiful story.
I love this quilt and I love the story! So sweet!
Your quilt is adorable but I also enjoyed your story. The certainty that their is a little someone coming your way [no matter what] is amazing, isn't??
Your story is bringing tears to my eyes - what a precious gift that little girl is! I "met" you when you started posting about that quilt - I love it. I would love to see pictures of it in her room when you get home too :)
Safe travels!
Beautiful quilt. So girly!!
I love the colors! So cute.
Absolutely beautiful quilt. And a beautiful story.
such a darling quilt...and a really sweet story. thanks for sharing with us!
Sew Sweet! I love stars and Freshcut is the best.
Cute quilt. Love the border.
What a great memory quilt for your little one. I hope she enjoys it for years and years.
What a wonderful story, and I love your quilt.
such a lovely quilt!!
Peach and piano keys - can't miss.
Such a sweet quilt, and a wonderful story to go with it. I'm sure your right-- your daughter must already be in love with it. :)
Great quilt something for your daughter to treasure as she gets older. My thoughts sre with you
The quilt is extra specially beautiful! And so is your little girl. Thanks for sharing your story!
you knew! that is so beautiful. mother's instinct is a powerful thing, and so is the creative process. a gorgeous result for a loved little girl!
Such a lovely quilt, and a special story! Beautifully done!
It is absolutely beautiful! She will always appreciate the love that went into the creation of it. What a wonderful gift.
I love this quilt and the soft colors.
What a sweet story and a beautiful quilt. Love the way it turned out, so girly.
what a sweet story and a beautiful quilt!
A happy ending to your story makes this quilt even more sweet.
Lucky girl, Lucky mom and a beautiful quilt. Great story.
This one is SPECIAL!
thats and adorable quilt.
I love the pinks that you used...very feminine and sweet!
Micki
What a lovely quilt and story!
I love your quilt. I'm happy that you got your little girl.
Hugs
The best quilts are the ones made out of the greatest love!
So glad your story had a happy ending!
Very pretty quilt for your little one! She will love it!
It's a beautiful quilt, and a great story. Congratulations.
Very nice quilt - there is something about star quilts that I love...
Very pretty quilt and a story that will inspire many people.
I am in love with stars, so this is quite awesome!
Gorgeous quilt, lovely story too. :-)
Yes, I agree with everyone else, beautiful quilt! I would sit and stare at it as well.
glad you have your little bundle of joy!
What a wonderful story. I have a few very close friends who have dealt with infertility and know how excruciating the experience was for them. Thankfully they, like you, now have wonderful little babies! I'm so glad that you made this quilt for your daughter -- there is so much emotion and meaning behind it. You will be able to tell her when she is older how much you have always loved her and wanted her and this is what you made for her! Thanks for sharing your story --- the quilt is gorgeous.
The quilt is lovely and I'm very happy for you and your family. Thanks for sharing...Kathy
A beautiful quilt for a very lucky little girl.
lovely quilt with such a beautiful story! I love star patterns.
It's just so darling. Lovely springy colors. Perfect.
Thank you for sharing your story- a perfect quilt for your perfect little miracle!
Love the colors!
What a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing and beautiful quilt.
What a very special quilt for a very special little girl. Thanks for sharing.
It's beautiful! I've never been into pink but for some reason I've been really liking it lately. A great story, too.
You have perserverance in more than one realm! Lovely.
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