it's home.

after a little trip to north carolina,
my quilt came home.
freshly laundered and wrinkly,
perfect for squishy baby toes.
it is made to be used,
to cuddle under,
to rest in the shade.
it is a dream I never thought would come true.
easier than I had imagined.
so much better than I ever hoped.
it is sure to be the first of many,
now that I am a quilter and no longer a quitter.


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61 Comments

  1. JeanetteJuly 15, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    It's gorgeous! I love it!

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  2. UnknownJuly 15, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  3. TashaJuly 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Love love love it! Go you. It turned out beautiful!

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  4. LindsayJuly 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Wow! It's beautiful! nice work!

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  5. BaileyJuly 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    So beautiful, I absolutely love it! Beautiful model too!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 15, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    It's beautiful! This is something I would love to learn to do.

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  7. MoxieJuly 15, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Your model is going to break some hearts one day. You better watch her. :)

    Very beautiful job on the quilt!

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  8. Ben and TarynJuly 15, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    OMGosh I love it!! So little girl perfect!

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  9. JeanetteJuly 15, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    how big is the final quilt?

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  10. ConnieJuly 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I think it's just gorgeous and yes, this is my first comment! Love our blog!

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  11. DeannaJuly 15, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    It looks so great! I really need to get working on mine! Thanks for sharing it!

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  12. mel @ the larson lingoJuly 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    it's beautiful!!! I am so inspired to try and make one. I think I will have my mother in law help me. Love it!

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  13. Heather | Cookie MondaysJuly 15, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    i'm so proud :)

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  14. Polka Dot MoonJuly 15, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Oh how lovely! What a beautiful keepsake too :)

    and wee one is just ADORABLE!!!!

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  15. Allikaye's MamaJuly 15, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Yay! It looks SO perfect for you! So your style! Bet you were going for that, huh?! hehe! You are one talented cookie!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 15, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Congratulations!!!!! It is absolutely beautiful!!! (so is Janey ;))

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  17. Angela PJuly 15, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Julie-
    Did you do the binding, or did the Backyard Quilters do it. I love that you are using your quilt. Why have it be a decoration. It is meant to be used.

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  18. Andrea @ Knitty BittiesJuly 15, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Yea Julie!! I can't wait to have a few extra hours to get to work on mine and send it away. Can you share a bit more about your experience with Backyard Quilters? Prep you did, turn around, the quilting you choose ... it looks like a floral pattern?

    I love it ... you've motivated me to make time for mine so it'll be ready come fall/winter :).

    Oh happy day!

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  19. AshleyJuly 15, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    I love the colors!!! I don't know if I have the patience to make a quilt.....would love to try one day.....

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  20. KelleyJuly 15, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Lovely! You will have that forever.

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  21. ShanJuly 15, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    It is simply beautiful!

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  22. HollyJuly 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    That is so very beautiful, and it seems as if you won't be the only one enjoying it!

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  23. amy jupinJuly 15, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    W~O~W~S~E~R~S!!!!
    be proud girl 'cause this one is a doozie! love it!

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  24. forever folding laundryJuly 15, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Love it!! You did a fantastic job! Can't wait till mine is finished!

    ~Keri

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  25. AnonymousJuly 15, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    That turned out beautiful. I love how colorful it is and a cute baby always make me smile.

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  26. KatyJuly 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    That's absolutely beautiful!!!

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  27. RoryJuly 15, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I made my first quilt last year and have used it almost every day...and I had mine quilted and bound, too!

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  28. Infarrantly CreativeJuly 15, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Congratulations! Your first quilt...you should be proud!

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  29. Krulls in HaitiJuly 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    It is truly a piece of art! What an heirloom to leave your daughters!

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  30. Kristin SellarsJuly 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    I love it! It turned out great!

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  31. The Perdaris Family:July 15, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    this is immensely beautiful, truly inspiring. Almost makes me brave enough to try making one myself.

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  32. Emily AnnJuly 15, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Oh my it's ahhhmazing! Love it so much.

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  33. JennyJuly 15, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    That quilt is beautiful! I love the colors!

    So, you made the quilt and then had had the top stitching stuff done?

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  34. StefanyJuly 15, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    That is beautiful. I would so love to learn how to do it.

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  35. Embellished BayouJuly 15, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    That is so beautiful, I love the colors. Super job!

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  36. KristieJuly 15, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Very beautiful!! Such an inspiration!! I've been wanting to try and make a quilt but a little scared I guess. Thanks again for sharing

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  37. KristieJuly 15, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Very beautiful!! Such an inspiration!! I've been wanting to try and make a quilt but a little scared I guess. Thanks again for sharing

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  38. UnknownJuly 15, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    It looks great!

    http://www.eyeballgirl.com

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  39. CourtneyJuly 15, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    I LOVE the colors, so bright and fun, perfect for playing under in the shade on.

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  40. meg duerksenJuly 15, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    i think that is the prettiest quilt i have ever seen. :)

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  41. ~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~July 16, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    I love it, Julie!!!

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  42. SouthernDogwoodsJuly 16, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Beautiful!

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  43. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    I just found your blog today via the Fab K design giveaway post. I am following you as well!
    Love the quilt!

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  44. Rach FairchildJuly 16, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    What a beautiful quilt. It is sad when people put them away. They are to be used and loved! I really like the bright colors, it is very "summery"!

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  45. JaimeJuly 16, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    I am so envious...it is gOrGeOuS!!!! Way to go, you quilter, you!

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  46. maribethJuly 16, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    it is amazing!

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  47. MollyJuly 16, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful but not as gorgeous as your precious baby!!! Have a fabulous day chicky!!
    ~Molly P

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  48. TheFancyFritterJuly 16, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love it! I love all those fabrics & colors! I am wanting to get into quilting soon and I hope to make one that pretty one day!

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  49. JenniferJuly 16, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    quilts are the best! It is beautiful and your girls will love it

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  50. pattiJuly 16, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    you've inspired me! i want to make two quilts for my girls to have as they grow up. awesome job!

    urbanbundle

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  51. RebeccaJuly 16, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Just beautiful!! :)

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  52. JenniferJuly 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful! I completely agree that quilts are meant to be used, not looked at.... that's how memories get made! My heart about stopped the first time my mom pulled out HER gradma's quilt for my kids to take on a picnic but now I realize it's something so special to share with them. I love the colors you chose. Great job!!!

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  53. Heather @ Glitter and GlossJuly 16, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    It is so beautiful - I loooove the colors!

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  54. Bonus MomJuly 16, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Your quilt turned out so beautiful! I can't blog mine yet, as it is a gift. Love the photos too adorable.

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  55. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowJuly 16, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    What a great job! Love your fabrics.

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  56. SaraJuly 16, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Love it! Please tell us what to do before sending it to them. Love that idea!

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  57. EliseJuly 16, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    That is gorgeous!!
    Elise

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  58. JuliannJuly 18, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Hi - I really like this quilt! I want to learn to quilt, but am so afraid. What is this pattern? How hard was it? How big is the quilt?? Sorry, so many questions...you've just inspired me :-)

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  59. AdrienneJuly 19, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    good for you! i just finished my first quilt too :)

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  60. AlyssaJuly 28, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    It looks great. Isn't piecing so easy and fun. I love it. If only fabric wasn't so expensive! I love the colors and fabric choices. Very girly!

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  61. jodi @ back40lifeAugust 4, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    LOVE IT! I've bought my fabric but never gotten started...here's to doing that this weekend! :) You did a fabulous job! Out of curiosity - what size did yours end up? Love, love, love it! Great fabric picks too!

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