I adore handmade quilts. I drool over them on the Internet and sewing shows. I oooohhhh and awwww at all the gorgeous quilting fluffy goodness. I want to make them, I just don't. I'm not one for perfect points, lined up seams, etc. Quilts take a lot of time and need more attention than I can usually give. However... I am a fabric hog. I have a weakness for quilting cottons. I buy them constantly. Mostly for things like purses, toys, clothing, etc. I have bought some fabrics specifically for making a quilts. Specifically the Dr. Seuss collection from Robert Kaufman. I bought these at Boardwalk Quilts over a year ago. And, have recently purchased the Grinch Fabrics too. I've also been hoarding some vintage inspired 1930's fabrics for almost 3 years!
I decided after the new year that this year would be the year of the quilts! It's time to actually get sewing with those yummy fabrics and make something that my family can snuggle up in. And, first up is the Dr. Seuss Quilt. I am sooo taken by the colors of these fabrics. I knew this was a good one to start with because nothing about Dr. Seuss is straight. All his books are curvy, ripply, and fun. And, so is this quilt. I had very little actual Dr. Seuss fabrics, so I pulled a few prints from my stash that worked as well as some Kona Cottons in co-ordinating colors. I made the pattern up as I went. I wanted it to be warm so I used a high loft batting. I won't do that again unless I'm tying a quilt. It was a bain to quilt on my machine. However, I'm very happy with it and so are the kids. Even my oldest loves it and wants to cuddle in it.
Some closer up images. I did scrappy squares and stuff to fill in the quilt.
For the back I used up my leftover fabrics.
Bonus picture of my son pointing at all the fun images. He loves Cat In The Hat. And, he loves this quilt. It'll go on his toddler bed when he's ready for it. Until then, it's just a throw.
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