Max's quilt

I love this quilt. My sister (Max's mom) said it well, I think...the fabrics are cute but not girly; sophisticated but not stuffy. I think they are well-suited for a 10-year old boy. The pattern I chose is from Amy Butler, it's her free Lotus Brick Path Quilt. I liked this pattern because it shows off the prints; it's very angular, not frou-frouy; and I had a 1/2-yard bundle of fabric that fit the requirements perfectly. Anyway, I laid it out on my guest room bed, along with the coordinating pillow. Here it is...

I hope you like it. I tried to get a photo of my quilting (with the red/white/blue variegated thread), but there's not much to see when it's in the ditch. Amy suggested this quilting method and I think it worked out well. I considered stippling but thought this was more masculine, if that's possible. I tried to get some pictures of the whole thing at once on my wall...that failed, but at least you can see the backing. I got 5 yards for $2.99/yd of this yummy Roses de Noel fabric from Desperate Quilters. They're sold out of this particular one but there are plenty others.

So that's it. I'm glad it's done and even more glad that I get to give it to my favorite nephew! Love you Max!!

On a side note, I got that comforter and sham set at Target on clearance. I had my eye on it for awhile so when it went on sale I snatched it up! Yaay!

♥ Jen