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Liam’s Quilt is Finished!

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Liam’s quilt is done! And I’m so glad I asked for ideas for the binding. ‘Cause I had nothin’. I really took my time trying to picture them all, but in the end it was Janica’s suggestion of brown that got my wheels turning. I thought at first about a woodgrain print, and then found a light and mid-tone brown striped shirting at G Street Fabrics. I turned that into what felt like 463 yards of binding for use on the quilt and later on the bumper.
And here’s the binding at work! All quilted and bound!
Liam’s parents have pretty classic taste, and I think the binding fabric choice worked well with the blue and white pinstripe fabric in the quilt. It’s slightly different from the linen, but not so different that your eye is drawn to it first. And not so similar that it’s a bore.
Not a bore, but still a great place for a snooze?
I really love straight-line quilting, and especially for a boy quilt.

Here’s the back side. Mostly Kona White with three little dog houses and four little dogs.

My favorite little finishing touch– hand-stitching a printed grosgrain label that says “Just for Liam” and  a little red ball just like the ones in the two doggy prints. I’ve got more to tell you about these labels on Wednesday. 
I haven’t updated you on Liam himself in a while. He’s growing and changing like crazy, like newborns do. Tomorrow he’ll be three weeks old already. He has gone from a super complicated breathing support machine to a less complicated breathing machine and now to just a little supplemental oxygen under his nose. He has just started drinking from a bottle and is getting lots of “kangaroo” time with mom and dad– which means that mom and dad are beside themselves with excitement over how far they’ve come and finally being able to hold and care for him. NICU doctors don’t like to give timelines or make promises, so there’s no clear plan of when he comes home yet– but Liam’s certainly been doing his part to get stronger and ready to head home. Liam’s mom sent this photo for me to share, and thanks you for your thoughtful comments and prayers. (It’s his worldwide debut! Check out all that hair!)

There’s not much that I can say to follow a photo of Mr. Miracle. So I’ll just say I’ll see you back here Wednesday. Aaaaaah, I’ll never get tired of looking at that face.

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  3. Stacey says

    Love the quilt. You’ve done a fabulous job pairing the fabrics and the houses are just adorable. And I have to say that little faces makes me smile a mile wide. Trying to decide if it’s the cuteness factor of those wide eyes or the miracle of it all.

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  5. Lee Ann says

    Beautiful job on the quilt! He is SO stinkin’ CUTE! And that hair! My son came out with lots of it–love it. So adorable and sucha precious miracle.

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  6. Lauren Michal says

    The quilt is beautiful, just like Liam! I’ve been praying for him.

    By the way, I’m jealous of all that hair. My daughter is almost 2 1/2 and she’s just now got enough hair for pigtails. Hmph.

    Lauren

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  9. Care says

    ACK! What a fabulous quilt! I love everything about it. Again, you REALLY have an eye and a talent for quilting!
    But I must say… That adorable little baby is upstaging your skillz!

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  14. Anonymous says

    Those big, dark eyes are too, too yummy!! I am so happy to see lil’ Liam; and am way excited for his parents:) The binding turned out beautifully! Seriously Susan, the quilt is perfect! And the sweet dogs & houses on the back are a darling, whimsical touch:) -Janica

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  15. formakingssake says

    Can’t get over your use of the stripes on your bias! So simple, but so pretty! Also, how exciting to see a little premie getting stronger and stronger. I had a friend who had a premie about 6 months ago, and it makes you thankful for every little development. Welcome to the world Liam!

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