Hipster Baby Quilt

This baby quilt was the perfect re-entry into quilting.  I had a lot of fun planning it, though I'll admit to obsessing over the fabric selections. I wanted something whimsical with a nod to music, but not too girly. After spending hours on etsy I found a few great Japanese linens... shipping from China. I was nervous about the wait time, but they got here just in time. I scattered the little vignettes through out the quilt, and used geometric prints in black, creams and red to balance out the rest.

There are a lot of stash builders in here too, including: Sweetwater's Mama Said Sew, several prints from Zen Chic's Comma, Chicken Wire from Oink A Doodle Moo, Timeless Treasure's Sketch, and American Jane's Pezzy Prints. I'm happy to say that I have leftovers of most :)

I also tried out a scrappy binding for the first time. I really love how it keeps your eye moving around the quilt, and it is extra cute all rolled up:

This one is straight line quilted, and backed in flannel. And it is crib size, 36" x 54".  I gave the parents-to-be the quilt this morning at their baby shower, and they were so appreciative. I wasn't expecting it to be such a hit, but it really made my day!