Wednesday, April 15, 2015

ETNO! Baby


When Pat Bravo put out a call on Instagram for participants for her upcoming Etno Blog Tour, I chimed in immediately that I'd be interested, and happily, I was chosen! Pat was looking for quick and fun projects, and asked me if I would make a baby quilt.
The Etno line is ethnically-inspired with a distinctive mix of tan, aquamarine, golden yellow, aqua, dusty pink, and black. I was sent 10 fat-quarters, a subcategory of the line known as "Dainty Folk"
I chose to come up with my own pattern for said baby quilt, and considering how quick it really was to put together, I'm hoping to share a tutorial soon.

For quilting, I just love a serpentine stitch for baby quilts, and I thought it was a light-hearted addition to the Etno.
For the first time ever, I rounded the corners (a Frisbee came in handy for marking!), and I'll totally do this again, especially on a baby quilt.
Pat was kind enough to send a couple of extra lengths of Etno, and the "Angle Inception Polar" was perfect for the quilt's binding. I cut it on the bias which gave a stripey-but-not-quite look, a nod to my standard binding choice in the early days.
You can see just a bit of the backing in the photo below - a delightful Moonlit print by Rashida Coleman-Hale for Cotton + Steel. I was pleased how well it suited the Etno.
Definitely check out the rest of the Etno Blog Tour! I have been so impressed with the beautiful items posted each day! Serious!!
Yesterday, Aida Valverde of Aika Maku shared the most darling shirt and skirt which could be worn together or separate for a variety of terrific looks and I'm anxious to see what Lara Bowditch of Scrap Quilt Preach posts tomorrow.
 
As well as perusing through the blog tour, you'll find some beautiful projects in the Etno lookbook. If you're on Instagram, follow the hashtags #EtnoFabrics, #EtnoBlogTour, and #PatBravoDesigns to see plenty of the lovely Etno used in quite an array of ways. They are all so striking!
 
Thanks again, Pat! It's been a pleasure sewing with your new line and being a part of the Etno Blog Tour!

This quilt was donated to 100 Quilts for Kids 2015.
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23 comments:

  1. AikaMakuApril 15, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    I love it!! And the rounded corners make it even more original!! Hugs from Barcelona!!

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  2. JulieApril 15, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    Simpley delightful. I look forward to a tutorial. I love your work. AND this line is so attractive.

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  3. AnnikaApril 15, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    Love your babyquilt and the rounded corners makes the quilt so fine!

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  4. EllynApril 15, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    so pretty! I love the rounded corners! Always put them on my baby blankets but never thought to use them on a quilt! Duh! You rocked it

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  5. DarcyApril 15, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Completely adorable!

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  6. LeanneApril 15, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    It's a beautiful quilt, and such a great photoshoot.

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  7. tink's momApril 15, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    The fabric line worked up nicely in your pattern. Great baby quilt. Love the rounded corners.

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  8. QuiltdivajulieApril 15, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Love the design and fabrics - your on-site photos are wonderful!!

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  9. MikiApril 15, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    This quilt is beautiful! Your pictures are gorgeous too!!

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  10. CapitolaQuilterApril 15, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Fabulous job. Having a quick pattern that features the fabrics is really great and I'm going to dip into hubbies disc golf bag and round me some corners on the next one for a baby, cute !

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  11. LyndaApril 15, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    I round the corners of any quilt that has minkee on the back - that and the bias binding make for a much easier job of finishing (which I do by hand) especially the corners.

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  12. CarlaApril 15, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    This is really cute Debbie. Love those rounded corners!

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  13. HilaryApril 15, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    It's gorgeous! I love rounded corners on baby quilts!

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  14. Allison SewsApril 15, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    This is a great baby quilt and I love your idea to round the corners. Nice work!

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  15. MarijaApril 15, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    what a lovely baby quilt!! I love your pattern that is really simple and yet so dynamic! I am considering doing a tutorial on my table runner too. I just love being a part of this blog tour and meeting new friends on the web this way too.

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  16. Marci GirlApril 15, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    I adore the round corners, it just makes it to me. I always think I'll remember to do that feature and never do, so I love it, so pretty and graphic!

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  17. Pat BravoApril 15, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Beautiful! I love the round corners! Great job Debbie

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  18. I'm Feelin' CraftyApril 15, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    Very cute! I love the rounded corners. I don't know why, but rounded corners seem perfect for a baby quilt! And I love all the sunny skies in your pictures!

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  19. RachelApril 15, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Very sweet!

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  20. JessicaApril 15, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Debbie, I'm catching up on your blog tonight! Your secret sewing is astounding! The rounded corners are perfect and I love how simply quiet/beautiful this is.

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  21. JoZart DesignsApril 16, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    Such a lovely quilt . I adore the colour palette and the round corners especially. Your photos always set your quilts in the perfect scene and are a joy to share.
    Jo x

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  22. Vicki HApril 16, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Adorable quilt. I look forward to your tutorial.

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  23. RachelApril 16, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    The backing is perfect.

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