I am entering my quilt, Roses for Katelyn, into the bloggers’ quilt festival this spring. I was excited to read that you can enter two categories! (See my other entry here.)
Roses for Katelyn was completely made by me and it measures 36″ x 43″. I used soft edge applique techniques and machine quilted it on my old Bernina 1630.
I am entering it into the applique quilt category and would love your vote!
This is my first time entering something into the festival but after reading more about it in the latest issue of Modern Patchwork magazine I decided to give it a try.
This quilt is very special to me because I made it for my brand-new niece Katelyn.
Roses for Katelyn
My older sister and I have always been very close. When I had children she was such a terrific aunt and I felt so sad for her when she was not able to have children. After several years of trying she finally adopted her first baby boy, who’s now almost 8!
Ethan’s Alphabet Applique
Jacob’s Monkeys
Then she adopted her second sweet son who’s nearly two. Finally, she adopted her little girl just two months ago. I’ve made quilts for all of 3 them and it makes me very happy to visit and watch these little quilts get used and loved. 🙂
Original Quilting Plan
I blogged about Roses for Katelyn as I was making it, so I was able to show a lot of the in-progress work while I appliqued the blocks and decided how to machine quilt it. You can read the last blog entry here which gives links to all of the previous WIP posts.
Actual Quilting
I loved every stitch that went into this quilt and I’m especially pleased that both mom and baby are happy with the quilt and are doing well. 🙂
Roses for Katelyn, by Christa Watson
Blogger’s Quilt Festival hosted by Amy Ellis
May 17 – 24 – Linkys Open & Nominate for Viewer’s Choice
May 24 – 30 – Vote for favorites in each of the categories
May 31 – Winners announced
Christa Quilts 
such a beautiful quilt Christa and a very special present 🙂
Love the quilting
I love the way you appliqued the roses! It adds such a nice texture–beautiful work!
I’ve never seen soft edge applique on a quilt. This is beautiful, and your niece is as well.
Oh Christa, what a beautiful story! And such a beautiful niece!
Adorable baby quilt! I love the soft edged appliqued roses. I bet Katelyn will enjoy exploring the petals.
What a really unique and just plain pretty quilt! Just precious!
This is one stunning little quilt!!!
Beautiful quilt for a beautiful babe! Congrats to your sister!
I love the soft look of this quilt. I bet the texture of the flowers will feel amazing to her little hands.
So sweet – the quilt and the baby who loves it!
Gorgeous quilt for a gorgeous niece!
this is such a pretty quilt. and your niece just is too adorable. so happy for your sister