The Blue Ballerina

Finished!

This quilt is by far the easiest one I've ever made (if you don't count the embroidery).

Simple 5 1/2" squares. 

And the most basic of topstitching.

I wanted the fabric to play the starring role and I could not be happier with this scrappy-looking quilt that has a vintage feel, even though the fabrics are brand new and all from one collection.

I am really happy with the single embroidered blue ballerina.  (Here it is compared to the original pink version which appears on the cover of my book.)

I hope my girlfriend's daughter & granddaughter will love using it as much as I did making it.

My favourite way to present a quilt is to roll it up like a sleeping bag with the backing showing (so the patchwork is a surprise).

And then I just tie it with a ribbon (or scrap strip of fabric, if I have any binding left over).

Babies really are the best reasons for making quilts. :)

Comments

[Christine B.]

Very pretty quilt... you must be very pleased with how it turned out! Love the embroidery!!

[Hildy]

You even have a matching card to this beautiful quilt! Needless to say that I love this quilt, right? I such a such a beauty I'm sure the little girl will love this quilt a long time.

[Helen Philipps]

Your quilt is so sweet and I love your embroidery combined with it. I am just catching up and I love your new hexie diamonds too, the quilt in the book looks amazing.....and so different from the usual hexie ones. I am having a bit of a hexie crush too!
Helen x

[Chrissie]

The fabrics are soooo pretty, no wonder you opted for simplicity! What line are they? And I love the single ballerina detail, such a lovely touch. Chrissie x PS I'm starting a stitch-along-quilt-along of your S is for Stitch quilt with two friends here in the UK!

[vintage grey]

Simply beautiful and love the blue ballerina!! xo Heather

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

Oh, I love a sweet classic patchwork quilt. And the one embroidered square is the nicest touch! Beautiful! :)

[Christine M]

Your quilt is beautiful!

[Bear Creek Quilting Company]

Beautiful! The patchwork colors and design all play together wonderfully and your embroidery is dainty and precious. Great job Kristyne.

[edith]

What a beautiful quilt. Love the vintage feel. The colors are just so pretty and soothing. Your work is beautiful, too. The little ballerina snuck in there makes the statement your wanted, but as you stated, doesn't take over. It's the perfect gift.

Love the fabrics. Would you share what collection that is (it looks like Tilda, but what do I know?)? Thank you.

[Shelley]

Love the ballerina skirt!! Nicely done

[Pattie]

SO cute! I'm glad we got to see the finished piece. You do such beautiful work!

[Kathleen O'Grady]

Your quilt is so adorable...how can they not just fall in love with it. Not only the beauty of it but all the love that went into making it. Nice job!

[Cassie]

How so very dreamy! Thanks for the lovely inspiration!

[Lori Hunstad]

That's exactly how I like to present my baby quilts when I gift them! Great crafting minds, right! Absolutely stunning in its simplicity, I love it!

Best, Lori

[Lise Decottignies]

Not only are babies the best reasons to make quilts but they are great ways to get beautiful quilts from Kristyne. 😉

[Terry]

It is so pretty, so vintage-y. Did you use a charm pack or cut your own? The little ballerina definitely takes it from beautiful to extra special.

[Carolyn]

Gorgeous quilt!

[Bonnie Nyquist]

It is sheer perfection!!! Somehow you mamage to just capture taht element that just makes a quilt sing! You probably told us what fabric line it was,could you mention it one more time? Tanya Whelan??? Waittil your friend sees this masterpiece!!!

[Paula Chaffin]

I have recently purchased your book and love all of the hand embroidery. The Ballerina Tu-Tu came in handy for some little girls that were going to a really big dance competition. I used their favorite colors and then put the name of the competition and the year. Framed them with batting to give them an extra touch.
It looks like maybe you tacked your lightest color down? If not, how did you get them to stay so close together?
I so love your work and have enjoyed finding you and your blog.

[Donna Hollingsworth]

I love this quilt...it is beautiful! What line of fabrics did you use? I especially love the hand embroidery touch!

[Bari Jo]

This is a beautiful gift sure to be treasured!

[Maude]

Magnifique ! bravo
douce journée
Maude

[Cheryl]

Your quilt is sweet and simple. The ballerina block is like adding just the right touch of surprise!

I've been reading back through your posts as I begin my Daisy Sampler. I think some of the stitches are going to be a new learning curve for me. I am going to try the Colonial Knot.

By the way, I know that you finished all of the letters on your sampler. Have you added piecing, a border, or framed yours yet or is it just waiting for time and inspiration?

[Ewa]

So adorable! :) I'm sure mummy and a babby will love it :)

[Thimbleanna]

It's beautiful Kristyne -- definitely my favorite kind of quilt!

[Susan]

Love it - as usual! Can you tell us what fabric line and how sweet to have a card that matches!!

[Jane Cisneros]

The quilt - and your embroidered ballerina - is just beautiful ... what a lucky baby girl!

[Lou]

Adorable!!!!
Just finished the girl alphabet quilt from your book:) Love it!!!
Am making some play blocks now:)

[Jenny]

Oh that is absolutely gorgeous! I love the soft blue and taupe color palette. It's so girly and sweet without being over the top feminine. Love it!

[jan]

So adorable! I just love the ballerina block! I love to roll up a quilt with the patchwork to the inside. It's like an extra surprise!
xo jan sewandsowfarm

[Elaine]

Absolutely darling! An heirloom for sure,So tell me, do you embroider the square first or after it's in the quilt? what's the fabric collection?

[Kristy]

The embroidery and quilt is gorgeous! Your work is always such an inspiration. I do miss the days when you were able to post daily. You must be very, very busy these days.

[Amy]

This is absolutely beautiful. I love it!