Two months ago, when the reveal of the next challenge word
was given, it was my early Christmas gift.
Randy and I are blessed with a new grandson, five month old Ethan Daniel. This baby boy is a little miracle in our
family. Aren’t all grandbabies? When my daughter told us Ethan was Hebrew
meaning strong, firm, and safe, the decision was easy! And didn’t we all grow
up thinking the strongest man known is of course, Superman?
Therefore, I created SUPER Ethan – Opps – SUPERBABY.
How could I NOT do this month’s quilt in any other way than what you see.
The background is cross-hatch quilted with a serpentine
stitch, using a double needle with red and blue thread. The cape was folded and fused onto the
background. An adorable photo of our
happy little boy was printed onto fabric (Timeless Treasures), cut out and
fused to the cape. The blue shirt was
then fused on. I found a copy of the
Superman logo on the web, printed and sized to fit the 12" x 12" image. It is a reverse appliqué application with the
yellow fabric on top of the red fabric.
I hand embroidered the word ‘BABY’ on the logo and fused the whole thing
to complete the image. And I offer no apologies for being a very proud “Omie”,
German for Grandmother.
PS From Alice: Rita is having major problems getting Blogger to allow her to do anything! Therefore, she emailed her wonderful photo and the write-up for me to post for her.
PS From Alice: Rita is having major problems getting Blogger to allow her to do anything! Therefore, she emailed her wonderful photo and the write-up for me to post for her.
Rita, how wonderfully coincidental that "Ethan" means strong and that this was our theme word this time! Your quilt is charming, and the photo makes me grin from ear to ear! What an adorable "Superbaby" Ethan is! I loved the construction details and how you worked all the Superman imagery into this happy little quilt!
ReplyDeleteOMG - what a cutie! Your quilt is adorable as is Ethan! How perfect that his name means strong. I'm totally taken with him and your quilt. I love it!! You are one lucky lady!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteRita, this is just precious! What a perfect, keepsake quilt for Ethan! I love his happy face and his Superman outfit!
ReplyDeleteLove the super baby. the double needle quilting is wonderful
ReplyDeleteWhen I see that adorable, happy face a wonderful warm peace comes over me. You did a super job on this quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie-pie your Ethan is! Like others have said, how perfect that his name means strong, and how could you not make this sweet little person the subject of your quilt.
ReplyDeleteHi Rita ! What a great quilt... it makes me smile from ear to ear :-D Your descriptions of the different processes you used are perfect... reading them was almost like being there with you as you created this perfect keepsake quilt for your charming Ethan !
ReplyDeleteIf Ethan means strong, you have no other choice...he is the subject...and good that you knew how to display it! After posting, I used that serpentine stitch on mine. It is soooo satisfying!
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