When I saw a whirlygig block for the first time earlier this year (thank you, Katie) I knew it would make a fun baby quilt. I followed the tutorial from Cathy of 'Quilting on Turtle Hill', substituting lots of colourful half-metre pieces of fabric for the charm packs in her materials list.
This quilt was made for a baby girl due in mid-August. The fabric for a second whirlygig quilt, for a 'surprise' baby due in September, is cut and waiting to be sewn.
I had originally planned on adding borders, but the quilt is 48 inches square, certainly big enough as is.
I like to tell new moms that this is the blanket they put down when baby is ready for some tummy time or play time.With the addition of a couple of books, my gift is ready.
Sandy
