I love you a llama

This past weeks sewing project was a baby quilt for my first grandchild who is due in the next couple weeks.  My daughter-in-law saw the Art Gallery Fabrics Lookbook for their fabric line called Pacha.  This fabric and ideas from the Lookbook tied in perfectly with the nursery decorating.

I used the Art Gallery Fabrics quilt pattern called Inquita for the crib quilt.  I did omit squares on all sides of the quilt pattern so it would fit the crib mattress with approximately a six inch over hang on both sides and bottom making the finished size 48 by 56 inches.  Not knowing if our grandchild will be a boy or girl I stuck with gender neutral colors of greens, gold and black and white.  The center fabric is a panel with Llamas called I Love You A Llama.  The pattern called for large half square triangles which made the quilt assembly quick.  I would definitely recommend this pattern for a beginner sewer.

Next I purchased the fabric panel Born to be Wild that had six printed blocks.  As seen in the Pacha Lookbook I framed three of the prints to hang on the nursery wall.  If it's girl I will frame one more block from this panel that has pink in the design.

Here is the quilt and pictures displayed in the nursery.  Now we're just waiting for our new arrival.

I love Art Gallery Fabrics.  The quality of the fabric is excellent and has a soft silky feel.  And to top it off their Lookbooks are so inspirational - I could spend hours just leafing through them.  If you're not familiar with Art Gallery Fabrics visit their website.  Most of their patterns are free.  The only problem I have is finding a quilt shop that carries this brand. Of course there are online fabric stores, but usually you have to order half yard or whole yard pieces - they charge a shipping fee if you don't order their minimum for free shipping - and if you run short because you changed the pattern it's another shipping fee.  ai always end up spending more money because I have to order more fabric than what I need.  I guess this is great for my stash, but I'm honestly trying to use up my stash.  I really prefer to purchase my fabrics from a brick and mortar quilt shop.