Minimalist Beach Baby Quilt

Oh this is a very special custom baby quilt for a very special baby and his superlative mother. I made this for my friend when she was expecting her second baby, a son, after a quick consultation with her sisters. We bandied about theme ideas and settled on marine animals. I didn’t want to go too cutesy for this modern, stylish woman. I wanted something they could treasure forever, even when all babies in the house are fully grown.

I settled on this beautiful reflected sunset design, from the pattern Half Light by Taralee Quiltery. I dedicated the back of the quilt to the expectant mother’s favorite of all animals: whales. It is no surprise that she loves whales. Whales make champion mothers, their calves become their top priority, to whom they dedicate months or even years. This modern block-print whale fabric is the perfect backing to the minimal front design. Mod whales and mid mod sunset colors for this champion, dedicated mother.