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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Quilt!

15th June 2009

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Quilt!

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I am so thrilled, my very first quilt is finally completed! I pieced this quilt together last fall for my granddaughter. It is going to be our gift to her for her 2nd birthday next month. After I pieced the top together, I sent it to my mom who is a long time quilter. In fact, every quilt in my house was made by her, except for one, and that one was made by my sister. My mom hand quilted this for me and sewed on the binding and it is absolutely beautiful (at least, I think so!).

For the final touch, I needed a label to go on the back of the quilt. My embroider software is in my computer that has died, so I did the next best think, I hired someone to make a label for me. I want to shout a HUGE thank you to Susie at Susie’s Sew Creations at Etsy.com. Susie was so incredibly helpful and custom created this wonderful label for me, isn’t it fantastic?!  (the black marks are not really on the label, they’re covering last names for privacy).

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  1. 1 On June 16th, 2009, Naye said:

    That is a really pretty quilt! You did a great job for it to be your first! Really neat design.

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 12:08 am

  2. 2 On June 16th, 2009, Angel said:

    That is so adorable! If my kids were still little, I would so want one! Great job:)

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 4:46 am

  3. 3 On June 16th, 2009, Duni said:

    That is gorgeous, Lynne! What a beautiful gift and sweet personal dedication.
    The caterpillar turning into a butterfly is a great theme!

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 9:30 am

  4. 4 On June 16th, 2009, Karen said:

    That turned out so pretty! The label is very nice. Which quilt did a sister make for you?

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 11:40 am

  5. 5 On June 16th, 2009, lynne said:

    Thank you Naye & Angel! I loved making this quilt, this is one of my favorite children’s stories.

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

  6. 6 On June 16th, 2009, Susan Helene Gottfried said:

    Even as an adult, I’d love to have gorgeous work like that. It’s a fabulous quilt!

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 4:06 pm

  7. 7 On June 16th, 2009, lynne said:

    Duni – I still love reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar, one of my favorite stories. When I saw this fabric, I just knew I had to make this quilt.

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

  8. 8 On June 16th, 2009, Mom said:

    Oh my gosh – I love this. My two girls would both love this quilt. I am so jealous.

    If you ever decide to make one and give it away…. consider me

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

  9. 9 On June 16th, 2009, heidi said:

    How very, very special and beautiful. Amazing job! I love it!

    posted on June 16th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

  10. 10 On June 17th, 2009, lynne said:

    Grace made a quilt for me, years ago. It’s usually on the guest bed, I’m sure you’ve seen it and maybe just didn’t realize she made it. :-D

    posted on June 17th, 2009 at 7:40 am

  11. 11 On June 17th, 2009, lynne said:

    Thanks! I’m not sure if I would make another one, but it was very enjoyable to make the first time!

    posted on June 17th, 2009 at 7:51 am

  12. 12 On June 17th, 2009, lynne said:

    Thanks Heidi! I just hope my daughter-in-law and grand baby love it just as much! :-D

    posted on June 17th, 2009 at 7:55 am

  13. 13 On June 17th, 2009, Lin said:

    Shout out to the hand quilters!! I’m part of the club too, so I appreciate her hard work. What a nice treasure to own.

    posted on June 17th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

  14. 14 On June 17th, 2009, Chic Gal said:

    Wow! That is absolutely adorable. One of my favorite Eric Carle books! You did a wonderful job!

    posted on June 17th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

  15. 15 On June 19th, 2009, Jude said:

    It’s beautiful and I’m sure your Grandchild will cherish it forever and probably pass it down to her children. I wish I had taken this craft up when I was young I love homemade quilts.

    posted on June 19th, 2009 at 5:10 am

  16. 16 On June 19th, 2009, Rose said:

    How neat! I love this quilt and hope that your granddaughter does, too. :)

    posted on June 19th, 2009 at 9:33 am

  17. 17 On July 7th, 2009, Loretta said:

    Adorable quilt! (love the label too) I haven’t seen the hungry caterpillar fabric before, it’s totally adorable! All the colors make it a great toddler quilt. If my boys were a bit younger I’d probably be stalking the fabric shop for some right now LOL They loved that story, heck I love that story.

    posted on July 7th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

  18. 18 On January 22nd, 2010, Ginnie said:

    I love your quilt!! I also did The Hungry Caterpillar for my first quilt too! Check it out. http://www.mcmillanfam.com/2010/01/quilt-update.html

    posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 6:54 pm