Friday, December 22, 2017

TGIFF - Giraffe Family

I've been wanting to make Giraffe Family by Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts for a long time, but never found the time.  My boss is going to be a grandmother next month, and she asked me to make a quilt.  The theme in the baby's room is giraffes, and so voilà.

The quilt finishes about 41 x 52 inches.  It's still difficult to get decent photos, but now that the winter solstice arrived yesterday, the days are slowly getting longer.  Spring is on the way!!


These giraffes are so darn cute.


I matched the fabrics to the colours in the baby's room.


This is a great and easy pattern, but a little time consuming sewing the giraffe bodies -- couldn't figure out the best way to chain piece without mixing up the pieces.



I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.  Although the season is about spending time with loved ones, I hope you find some time for sewing -- I know I plan to!!  ☺


If you have a finish this week, here's your chance to share it with everyone:

Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Powered by Quilting
Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hand Quilts 
Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation 


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16 comments:

  1. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlDecember 22, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    This is darling, Anja, what a lovely gift to your boss and her grandbaby. I wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy the time you can carve out at your sewing machine. :) Hooray for the Solstice and spring being on the way!!

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  2. LesleyDecember 22, 2017 at 10:18 PM

    Beautiful quilt! Have a Merry Christmas!

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  3. Julia D @ Jada's Quilting AdventuresDecember 23, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful quilt, Anja! I just seen Lorna released a new pattern for a moose! I am totally in love with that one. But there are so many projects to do so I'll wait before buying another pattern. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)

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  4. Patty December 23, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    These came out wonderful! I love this pattern too.

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  5. IzzyDecember 23, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    This is so cute Anja! The colours are really nice. Merry Christmas!

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  6. KaHollyDecember 23, 2017 at 9:46 AM

    Very sweet, Anja, I’ll just bet your friend is over the moon! Happy holidays!

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  7. LynetteDecember 23, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    This is so very adorable, Anja! And, wow, I can see how the spots would make it tricky to chain piece - looks like a good time for an in-betweener project to send through between every couple of giraffe portions? I do love all the animal quilts by both Lorna and Elizabeth Hartmann. So much cuteness!!

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  8. Jen ShafferDecember 23, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    This is precious! Very sweet and I bet it's a favorite for years to come.

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  9. The Joyful QuilterDecember 23, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Adorable!!!

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  10. Stitchin At HomeDecember 23, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    This is so darn cute Anja! Merry Christmas to you too!

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  11. NicoleDecember 24, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    This looks really super Anja, and how kind of you to make it for a baby you don't really know. Any excuse to make a quilt though right? Have an excellent few days off!

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  12. CherylDecember 24, 2017 at 4:10 PM

    Do cute, what a great gift! Merry Christmas!

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  13. Linda December 29, 2017 at 5:14 PM

    Your giraffe quilt turned out so cute! great job!

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  14. Granny Maud's GirlJanuary 2, 2018 at 2:22 AM

    Yes, those giraffes are so darn cute!!

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  15. Sandy PanagosJanuary 5, 2018 at 9:52 AM

    Those giraffes are SO cute! That's gonna be one happy Gramma!

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  16. Lorna McMahonJanuary 19, 2018 at 8:18 PM

    How did I miss this?!!! Your giraffe family is beautiful Anja and I love the colours you chose. What a gorgeous gift! Well done!

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