In September, my DIL is expecting my third grandchild - a boy. For the first time in my life, I decided NOT to wait until the last minute to sew.

They are doing a nautical theme and have already bought the entire layette, so I have to kinda match but there's a bit of leeway. So I saw this kit on Connecting Threads and decided it would be perfect. Blue, the fabric for the whale even has sailboats on it, and it's just too stinking cute.

Yesterday I quilted it on the longarm and put on the binding (while watching a whole disc of Downton Abbey). So, TADA!!! Baby quilt done.

For the last 30 years (really, how did I get to be this old?) every single baby in our family has gotten one of these elephants. I've made them in just about every color, added bow ties, lace collars, and big bows. I have to get a piece of wide red ribbon, but I put the blue one on so you could get the idea.

I used my new machine and I did a cute little stitch across the top of the pocket.

After all these years, I have to say - polka dots are my very favorite of all.

These are so wonderful!!! What a lucky little one to be gifted such treasures

Just love the quilt and the little polka dot elephant!

Absolutely adorable!
Susan

Love 'em both. I'll have to look for that kit on Connecting threads. I love that place.

How exciting! Love that quilt. The elephant is precious. Wiuldn't it be cute to use for the tooth fairy? TFS

You have been busy!! Everything looks great!!

I love both creations!!!!

so cute. just waiting to find out if my #3 grand baby is a boy or girl,then I can start creating.

Thank you. Isn't it just so fun to sew for babies? Everything is so cute.

I have to say, I've been thinking of doing one of those elephants in CQ for myself. I just think it would be adorable.

great job Lynn, must feel good to have it all done and ready for the new little guy. I look forward to seeing your cq elephant

Awesome Lynn and ahead of the game! Just love the fabric for the elephant! So cute.

Love your projects, the elephant is just too cool... Chris

Great quilt and I love the polka dot elephant