Thursday, February 24, 2011

Delilah's Delilah

Could there be a model any cuter than this? I think not!!!


I was able to finish her new quilt in record time(for me). I think when you only have a little time available to you, you sure start making the most of it. I just sewed whenever i got the chance.


Look at that leg...chubby, chubby leg!! I love it!!!


i randomly laid out the blocks from the Delilah charm packs that i had and really had to try hard at not over thinking it. I did not want to get stuck at some point in the process because i have terrible analysis paralysis.


The backing is from the same line, and i accidentally overbought yardage so i have plenty for another project.


I quilted it using a hot pink thread that matched the pinks in the fabric...husbands choice. I wanted to play it safe and use my standard off white but he voted otherwise. He said live on the wild side, so i went with it...and i think i like the result. The above pic is courtesy of my little helper, Mitchell....he wanted to help me with my quilty photo shoot. Man, it is hard to hand a nice camera over to a 6 year old.



Sharing finishes over at Amylouwho's has been on hold for a little while, but today she is back and the linky for sew and tell is open. How perfect that i finished this just in time to have something to share with all of you lovely ladies. Go on over and check everyone's projects out, they never disappoint.

Leslie

42 comments:

SewSara said...

darling delilah!!
i love the quilt and the pink quilting is definitely perfect :)

Emily said...

The quilt is really cute...but not as cute as your little precious baby girl! I love seeing how much she's grown...and her little grin is so sweet.

Mary said...

Hey now, is that my friend Leslie finally popping up in a photograph on her own blog? :)

She is absolutely adorable. Such a beautiful girl and wow on the quilt! Chris gives great quilting advice.

Vicki said...

she's so adorable! The quilt looks great too.

Lara said...

Cute x 2! Gorgeous!

Jonelle Yates said...

So gorgeous!!!!!! Baby looks so happy!!! Miss you.

Dee said...

Well, baby thighs are just to die for! Cute, chubby lil' things! On such a beautiful quilt made by the world's nicest momma!

Glad to see you back in action.
Love the analysis paralysis comment.

Wishing you the very best dear soul!

Heidi said...

how beautiful!! currently envying your quilting skills! and you're right - there is no better model [simply adorable]

jlk said...

Both Delilah's are delightful!

Unknown said...

Cute quilt and even cuter model, so adorable.

Teresa said...

SO sweet!

Nina... said...

Sush a sweet and adorable baby...oh and the quilt, too! I thing the pink thread was the way to go. A very nice touch.

Riel Nason said...

Pretty, pretty! (The quilt and your model!)

Amy, a redeemed sheep said...

Adorable x's 2...I'm in love!

Alisa said...

It's very sweet, Leslie! A perfect project for a mom of a newborn. Not too big, not too difficult but very cheery and happy-looking.

Giddy for Paisley said...

Lovely baby girl and the quilt is adorable. I really like the bright pink stitching but I would have been afraid to use it too.
Did you use a quilting foot or regular sewing foot for quilting the straight lines?

trish said...

Your quilt is soo cute!
And your sweet little model is as precious as can be! :o)
Sincerely, Trish

p.s.phyllis sews said...

You did a great job on using the charms so randomly! Love that adorable little one!

Elizabeth Dackson said...

How adorable! This quilt is so cute, as is your sweet, little model :)

Karen said...

It is a darling quilt. Love, love, love the fabrics. Your super cute model looks adorable.

Meg said...

Love, love this quilt! Darling!

LeslieUnfinished said...

Super cute! Oh, and the quilt's cute too :)

beth said...

What a sweet little quilt..and I can't believe your baby is that big already!!! It was just yesterday you were pregnant!!

Catherine said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! Both the model and thequilt. Love that you chose a simple pattern that really shows off those beautiful fabrics. Love it!!

Unknown said...

ok. you had me at the first photo. she looks so happy and easy to care for that you will have lots of time for sewing.

Dayna said...

Beautiful! And equally beautiful is that your husband gave his input, and you received it!

I agree that your model is super adorable. :-)

Grammie/Mom said...

Oh Leslie...I've been waiting for another post from you. I knew it would include a baby and sewing but it also has a budding photographer too. Way to go Mitch!! Delilah's beautiful and oh so baby chubby! The quilt is another job well done. I'm so glad you stepped out onto the wild side.

Word Verif. is 'quillers' how much closer can you get to what you love to do?

Brooklyn said...

Oh, I do love that fabric! It's a perfect fit for your little Delilah. And, I loooove the back!:)

LuLu said...

Woopsies! My son was signed into his google account. That last comment was from me :)

Sara @ Sew Sweetness said...

Oh my goodness! Forget about the quilt...just look at that baby!!! lol! But back to the quilt...I really love the fabrics you used, they are just perfect for a baby quilt! So cute!

Aunt Spicy said...

I just bought some of this...totally excited now to use it after looking at your sweet little blanket!

Delilah said...

I love the chubby little legs too! And your quilt is so pretty! I love how you kept the blocks simple so you can really enjoy the pretty fabrics.

Kimberly Tripp said...

so perfect! I love it!!!

Tara Celeste said...

Beautiful! I love the clean lines of your quilting.

Anne-Marie said...

OMG your quilt turned out so super cute! It's almost as cute as your little bundle of chub. She really could be a Gerber baby, Leslie!

Surly said...

Cute little girl!! Love the quilt too :)

Donna/Sara from Kindred Crafters said...

Babies on their beautiful quilts get me every single time and your Delilah is certaily no exception! Oh my she must be fun to have around! She (and the quilt!) is perfectly chubby and smiley! You're a lucky gal!
~Sara

Tyra said...

This quilt is so sweet! I LOVE the prints:) Well done and your baby is darling! She looks about my little guys' size:)

~Niki~ said...

*sew* cute~what a cute baby~well you knew that ;)

Lori said...

It turned out so beautiful Leslie! I love the chubby legs too!

Julia said...

Leslie, Delilah is beautiful and so is the quilt! I just love the colors and patterns. So sweet!

~Julia

Madame Parfait said...

So cute, both baby and quilt!

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