A Four-Patch Baby Quilt

I was asked to make a baby quilt to be given away as a gift.  Of course I said yes, and then was completely terrified.  To make something for someone else is a very different feeling and process.  There were so many choices that normally I would just get on with without really putting too much thought into…I have this material in my stash so I will use it……if I want shocking pink and orange together thats ok……..a bit wonky but I like it…….you get the idea?  But a commission is different.  I think I over thought it for a while and got a bit scared of it, I couldn’t help wondering if they would they hate it?  Material was selected, and luckily I didn’t have to make that choice or I may still be in the shop now!  And then to the design.  Do what ever will look nice they said.  Oh the possibilities.  I deliberated for a long time.  I nearly went super complicated but in the end my rational side kicked in and I chose a simple four -patch with a border.  I think it looks lovely and the person who I made it for does too.  But the test will be today when she delivered it to its new owner this afternoon.  If someone gave me a similar gift I would be over the moon, lets hope they are too.

5 thoughts on “A Four-Patch Baby Quilt

  1. My son is the lucky new owner of the beautiful quilt. We both love it loads and want to thank you so much for doing it for us. It looks so professional and it was presented very well. Thanks so much again. X

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