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Liam’s Quilt is Finished!

August 22, 2011 By crafterhours 16 Comments

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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Comments

  1. Kyra says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I love it, all of it!!!

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  2. Happy in red says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:30 am

    Aww, what a cute miniature. Love the quilt!!
    Esther.

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  3. Stacey says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:01 am

    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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  4. Jenny says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:36 am

    I LOVE the quilt, and baby Liam looks so good and healthy!

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  5. Lee Ann says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:51 am

    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

    August 22, 2011 at 10:57 am

    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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  7. Emily says

    August 22, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Love the quilt and that adorable baby!!!!

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  8. kristine says

    August 22, 2011 at 11:59 am

    He’s beautiful, and its exciting that he’s doing so well :). I also love the idea for a boy quilt. Thanks!

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  9. Care says

    August 22, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    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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  10. Katy Cameron says

    August 22, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Aww, it’s fab, and love the binding, it fits perfectly with the other fabrics (all 1,001 metres of it ;o) )

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  11. Lili says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Awesome! Thanks for the update and showing the lovely Quilt! And what a CUTIE PIE!

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  12. Corinnea says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    The quilt is very, very cute but that boy does steal the show! What a sweet baby. So very glad he gets stronger each day!

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  13. sedwards says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    mr. miracle is right! he is gorgeous and the quilt is a perfect match for him. well done!

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  14. Anonymous says

    August 23, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    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

    August 23, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    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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  16. Camilla says

    August 24, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Excellent news, grow big & strong Liam :) What a lovely quilt too

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