More nesting and a quilt

 Well, my first "official" quilt is done. And as much as there are little imperfections here and there, I am actually pleased with how it turned out. I made it with one new special baby in mind.
The jelly roll came from Joann's in the states, and wish I had gotten more, so I could make Audra a matching quilt. These great bright colours have me itching to redo Audra's room, that will soon be a shared room.

 I can't remember what the jelly roll fabric is called. But the back is backed in Anna Maria Horner, that I have been saving for a special occasion. It's from her Good Folks line, I believe, and harder to come by. I love that this is not a tradition baby quilt, with muted colours. I think it will look great in the white bassinet, and then in the white crib. (and could be a great jumping off point for the room. Think I could convince Jamie?)

 I made a little quilted pillow to match. The pattern definitely has a few wonky spots, that's what happens when you don't like to measure and iron. I just wanted something small to fit in the bassinet, to be able to prop up the baby a bit. Or a pillow for the glider. I am sure the actual use, will be whatever Audra wants to do with it when I'm not looking!

 I sewed all the strips together, actually putting batting in, then backed it. Then stitched in the ditch down each line. Figured with my first "real" kinda quilt, would keep it easy and simple. Once that was sewed together, I had Jamie help me trim it all up (apparently it is getting a little harder to bend and hunch over a quilt on the ground 7 months pregnant-who knew? Glad I didn't wait much longer to make this quilt!). He's such a wonderful guy. With my sprained ankle, I am sure he would have helped me sew it if need be.

I wanted to just keep it simple so bought my own bias tape instead of making it. With so much pink and brown already in the quilt, I pulled some of the blue/turquoise out and choose a similar bias tape. I really like how it turned out.
Yes, it's a little wonky here and there, but it's made with lots of love. As all good quilts should be. As baby sister still doesn't have an official name yet, once we decide I plan on embroidering it in.