Now that this quilt has finally made it to its new owner, I can show you the final pictures.
Dakota is the newest addition to the family of an old friend (his older sister got this quilt when she arrived). I have a feeling he is going to be a very mischievous little guy- he tricked everyone into thinking he was a girl at ultrasound #1, but revealed himself truly in #2. Good thing I was running behind on starting his quilt, or he might be rolling around on something pretty and pink right now!
When I discovered Project Improv, it was the perfect starting point. Rather than use a pattern, I bravely played with fabric and my own ideas. That's really tough for me- so I started really simply with this one. But I think simple worked well. I quilted it super simply too- diagonal lines across the quilt in a soft yellow thread. The back is a minkee-esque fabric, a soft yellow. I had big wild plans for the binding- a fabulous wavy striped batik- but I went with a simple dark blue batik instead for a calming element. So it turns out I accidentally made the quilt in the colors of Dakota's mom's alma mater- go me!
Working on this one was a wonderful journey- making a quilt for a friend's new son AND enjoying the creative process- I think I am luckier than Dakota. Now to finish the next Project Improv piece AND get inspired to start a new one...


















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