Quilts for Christenings
A christening is the perfect time to give a quilt as a present. It is a gift that can be treasured for a lifetime, providing a keepsake for all the family to enjoy and commemorate this special occasion. As with all quilts, there is something inherently personal about creating something from scratch; with the wide range of fabrics available it's a good deal easier getting exactly what you require to make yours extra special.
Designing your Perfect Quilt
Quilts are highly versatile, they can be made to almost any specification and can therefore be sized to your own specification. For a christening you may want to create something small and delicate to reflect the size and age of the newborn baby. Conversely, if it is to be created for the family to enjoy for years to come, you may well want to consider a larger full size quilt; ensuring its value throughout childhood and into adulthood.
Choosing Complimentary Patterns & Colours
The choice of fabrics and the associated colours and patterns is another area where you can really experiment, adding a personal touch to your design. Traditionally soft pastel pinks are used for girls and sky blue shades for boys, with the safe option being white for when you start your project before knowing the newborn's gender. But there are numerous subtle variations available that allow you to do something a little more original.
Using a simple colour as your base fabric you can interweave this with contrasting shades and fabulous patterns, all of which are in great supply. Blenders and colourful printed squares can be combined to create something truly special. Animal designs for example, such as those produced by Makower for the Animal Kingdom range, are a source of fun and can be used within designs that have a more complex tint. However, there are so many other beautiful patterns that you'll be spoilt for choice, so let your imagination run free. If you are planning on producing a larger size quilt there are some classic fabrics like the Barefoot Roses pattern that would make a fantastic gift for a baby girl. For a boy why not try one of our fabric packs like Yoko Saito earth.
Simple Designs for Boys & Girls
Many people prefer a more simplistic design, particularly for young children. So in this instance, you may want to use fabrics of the same colour, but with subtle changes in tone; these can then be blended together wonderfully to create a flowing mottled pattern. For a straightforward blue quilt, patterns patches such as the Krystal Blue and Spraytime Light Blue, offer a gorgeous complimentary tone; you can then choose to contrast this with darker shades or more complicated patterns. For girls looking to be pretty in pink, then the Fascination Checks Print combines beautifully with simpler shades such as Marble Mania Ballet.