a quilt for baby

I love to make baby quilts. I have a certain pattern that I think I have made about seven times. Two for my own babies, and five for other babies. I could probably make it with my eyes closed. It is always so fun to go and pick out fabrics for those quilts.

When I first thought about our new baby girl's room, I thought I would paint it a really light powder pink. Then I got my latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens and saw a beautiful grouping of purple and lavender paint samples. Hmmm... Maybe lavender.

For Christmas my sister-in-law gave the new baby a beautiful lavender dress. (Thanks Laci!) That sealed it. Lavender it is. I decided to go with a grayed lavender--so pretty and soothing. Last week my mom and I loaded up the kids for a trip to the quilt store. They were thrilled. Don't worry. They got Chic Fil A afterwards, so they were OK.
This is what I came home with:

Really different than what I usually pick out. I was inspired by the colors of this particular quilt. So pretty. Can't wait to get it started!