When I saw the Color Book in 101 Patchwork Projects + Quilts, I knew that I had to make one for my sweet girl. I started collecting scraps in May 2011. It took me awhile, but with the help of several family members, I managed to assemble sixteen 2.5” squares of eight different colors each. Overall, this project wasn’t that difficult, but for me it languished at each stage. Part of the problem was that I did not know my own mind. I wanted to change up the cover, and procrastinated designing a new one. Last month, my mom helped me chose the fabric for the inside cover, and I was able to finish it the Color Book in February 2011. I am pleased with the end result, but probably won’t be making another fabric book in the near future. I much prefer making quilts.
Today I am linking up with Finish It Up Friday at crazy mom quilts for the first time.
Yay for a very fun finish! It is such a cute idea & I know your sweet girl with love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a good idea. I am making a fabric book for my two-year-old grandson based on the story book quilts written about by Mary Lou Weidman. then I might feel brave enough to try a story quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out fabulous. I love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I'll have to look at 101 Patchwork Projects!
ReplyDeleteA labor of love that is well worth the effort! Rachel, I'm sure your daughter will treasure this work of art. I can see that you made some great selections in the fabrics. Some of the prints will help introduce your little one to new vocabulary. So you're not just teaching her new colors, but new words and concepts as well. And on top of that, it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! Such a great idea. :o)
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