I have a new grand niece.
Her name is Julie Libelle.
Julie is after her grandmother, my sister in law,
and Libelle is German for dragonfly.
Grandma Julie loves dragonflies.
Well, I've had a quilt finished for this little one for a while.
(I haven't unpacked it yet from my move,
but am pretty sure I know where it is!)
However, several days before she was born,
I was looking through a box of fabrics and found a
layer cake of fabrics with dragonflies and such.
I told myself that I needed to make something with it
soon, since it was so pretty.
Little did I know that I would have Libelle arrive within days.
I saw this pattern, Emilia, by Robin Pickens on line and knew
it was perfect for these fabrics.
It was a bit fussy to make this from 10" squares,
but it came together and I love the results.
This needs a good pressing before it's quilted.
I love how the design goes out into the borders.
Do you see all of the dragonflies?
I'm looking forward to meeting my niece and
giving her this quilt.
(I think I may have to make her grandmother one, too!)
I am linking to Design Wall Monday today.
Happy Quilting!
15 comments:
Oh my! Love it!
Wow, Ramona, this dragonfly quilt is a delight! I love the colors and the design. I too love how the design moves out into the border. Your new grand niece’s name is so sweet.
Oh, so cute and perfect--a dragonfly quilt for Julie LIBELLE!!!
It is amazing how making the design go into the border changes the look of the quilt entirely. It is gorgeous and will make a fantastic baby gift for Julie.
Such interesting fabrics! And such a lucky little girl. Do you have the Dancing Dragonfly Quilts book by Sue Beevers? It's one of the few quilt books that I want to make every one in it. Thanks for inspiring me to get it out!
The dragonfly quilt is beautiful. Such lovely fabrics and pattern. Grandma Julie and sweet Julie Libelle are going to adore this quilt. Another lovely finish by clever you, Ramona.
The quilt is beautiful, and the dragonflies are just perfect for it.
That is a beautiful quilt!!! I love the dragonfly fabrics you used.
It will be perfect for the new little one!! and those colors - wow - they are so pretty!!!
Perfect! The colors are wonderful. (And, hmmm....I am planning a green-and-blue quilt....)
Adorable quilt. Love how the design creates a unique border design.
That is a perfect quilt for her! The fabrics are so pretty and I love the design.
Fun quilt and fun fabrics love the dragonfly prints
It's such a treat when you know you can make a quilt that will have meaning for the recipient. It's so pretty too!
You should definitely make one for her grandmother!!!
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