Photos > CraftsAugust 05, 2005

Mamaw's Keepsake Comforter

Full view of baby quilt.

This is my first and hopefully not last attempt at making a keepsake comforter for a new granddaughter. It was made with 8" squares of pale pink, purple, and yellow cotton with an off white backing and edge. The dimensions were 32 1/2" width and 45" length. Butterfly baby quilt block.

The pink satin ruffle was purchased at Walmart and the butterflies were from a lace overlay hand sewn on. The ribbon was woven through flat lace and I added yoyos made of the different colors. I hand quilted around each square. It's nothing really fancy but something that in years to come maybe she can drag around a comforter that mamaw made.

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By Sharon, KY

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By Jeannie. (Guest Post) 08/15/2005

What a beautiful gift for your granddaughter. She will treasure it esspecially when she's old enough to realize the love that it is made of!

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08/05/2005

What a beautiful quilt...the butterflies are lovely (there my favorites~~hubby keeps saying I have too many butterfly things around) Your granddaughter will cherish it as she grows.. :)

By NMCL (Guest Post) 08/05/2005

Wow! That quilt is absolutely beautiful, I don't have that kind of talent, and even less patience to attempt it.... but i know when i see something I like and your quilt is such a beautiful gift for your granddaughter.

By Donna (Guest Post) 08/05/2005

Your quilt is beautiful-what a lucky family you have!

By Sharon,Ky (Guest Post) 08/05/2005

Yoyos are the little round things in the center of the butterfly in the quilt. They are easy to make and add a decorative touch to projects. To make: cut a round circle.For big ones use a small Crisco lid or smaller lid so they are completely round.With a needle and thread sew inside the edge,about 1/4" .Next gather it by pulling the thread and it will bunch up.Work with it and shape it evenly,and then sew a button in the middle where it joins together.It's really simple.

By Lee-Ann (Guest Post) 08/05/2005

I always like your tips. You sound like my kind of woman. I love that quilt. Please tell me, what are YOYO's?

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