For the quilt I used Arkansas Travelers block tutorial from Lee Heinrich blog Freshly Pieced. You can find the tutorial following the link (HERE).
It is a block that is constructed using a combination of traditional and foundation paper piecing techniques.
I first featured the block as part of my PHXMQG 2015 block of the month. As part of my demonstration I created a few extra blocks in a different colorway. I'm so grateful I did!
I have a small (or, ahem, rather large) tradition of making quilts for each of my nieces and nephews. So far I've made 18 quilts! I love creating these baby quilts and the joy of having something tangible to show my love for them individually.
When I heard this little girl would be joining my extended family soon, I just knew this would be the best use of those extra blocks! I fussy cut some dogs into the quilts from some OOP fabric I hoarded (designer Heather Ross). My sister in law loves dogs and I hope to help pass that love onto her daughter, my niece.
For the borders I grabbed a large floral print I picked up while vacationing in England. Isn't it wonderful? I wish I had bought at least two more yards! Isn't that the way it always goes?
Julie Hirt quilted it for me using some lovely loops (see her website HERE). I'll post a picture of the finished quilt, once I can find the photo!
And some extra pictures in case you were interested!
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