Friday, July 12, 2013

Cat in the Hat Quilt

Look at me!
Look at me NOW!
It is fun to have fun
But you have
to know how."
~Dr. Seuss

 


I cannot express enough how happy I am that I finally finished this for my nephew!


I really love this pattern.  I saw it in a Charlie Brown print and knew it was perfect for my nephew.

  It is called Marbles from the Simply Fat Quarters book. 
 It is one of two quilts I have in the works, so the investment was worth it! 



I went safe with the quilting.  Meandering and stippling.  
It actually has never been my strong suit when FMQing, but I am liking my pattern more and more. 
 I just pretended I was wandering in circles and taking right and left turns, just like Dr. Seuss does in all of his fun and wacky books!




I was really happy with the cuddly fabric from Shannons Fabric.  It was one of the suggested selections when I ordered the Fat Quarter bundle.  I have to admit, I was worried, but I was really happy with the texture of the quilting and how soft it is.  However, I was burning up when I was binding it, so warning: heavy and warm!



I have to show off the border.  Isn't he cute! 
 I was glad I chose a red fabric, the fish in the bowl, that wasn't in the bundle to contrast for the binding.



The quilt label might be my favorite.  
I digitized a Hat from a coloring book and used a funky font.  

I sure hope my Gabe loves it!



Quilt Stats:
Measures: 58x66
Pattern: Marbles
Fabric: Robert Kaufmann-Cat in the Hat
Quilting: Meander/Stipple


Now to tackle more quilts. I am swimming in finished quilt tops!
Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it Friday

18 comments:

  1. yayy!!! looks wonderful! Job well done!

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  2. I'm in love! I'm sure Gabe will treasure it forever! Awesome work!

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  3. This is awesome, I love the pattern, kind of like snowballs! So fun and friendly feeling!

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  4. The quilt looks so good! The pattern you chose is perfect for such bold prints. The label is so cute. It has been so hot this summer, I can imagine how hot it was binding the quilt. My AC has been having trouble keeping up!

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  5. Dr. Seuss fabric is so much fun! The quilt looks fantastic, Heidi! I do love the border of the Cat in the Hat. And your label is cute! How did you make it?

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  6. It's fabulous, I am sure your nephew will be cuddling it for years :)

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  7. That quilt is fantastic, and the label puts it over the top!

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  8. Oh I really love this quilt! Now I want to make one! The label is fantastic!

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  9. That quilt turned out darling! Great design and great colors!!!

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  10. Very nice. I just made this quilt too for a baby gift.Never thought of using Dr. Seuss great idea.

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  11. Fun! I, too, am swimming in finished tops. I should really get quilting . . . This quilt is great!

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  12. So funN you picked the perfect pattern to showcase those super cute fabrics! I love it!

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  13. The quilt looks good, and meandering is the quilting that I really like to do. You can just go with it. Dr Suess is a classic.

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  14. Very cool! I have a set of Lorax fabric and am looking out for a good way to use it - you may have inspired me!

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  15. LOVE this!!! Great job! I did our nursery in Dr. Suess.:D I am sure he will be over the moon when he sees it! I know I would be.

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