Tada! Quilt for new niece!

For the first 9 nieces and nephews I made crocheted or knitted blankets.  At the rate my sisters are having kids, I was starting to have trouble keeping up.  Before Henry was born, I got a small stash made that helped for a while, but my knitting needles/crochet hook (and my wrists!) couldn't do it.

I decided to switch to quilts and started collecting some materials to make that happen.  When I found my latest niece was going to make an arrival (didn't know it was a niece at the time), I showed my sister the 3 options and let her pick.  Here's what we ended up with.

  

I had 1 charm pack (Color and Count from Missouri Star Quilt Co.), some solid fabric (thought it would be more grey, but turned out more of a silvery blue, from Missouri Star), and the back was yardage from the same Color and Count line. (I like keeping it easy to coordinate).

I hemmed and hawed for a bit on what to do and decided to do an easy 4 patch with larger patches of the solid to break it up.  It came together pretty fast.  The longest part for me is the layout.  My husband tends to have a better eye than me, so I get his opinion.  I also found that if I take a black and white picture, it helps me see the contrast. 

After doing the 4 patches, I cut the solid to the same size and started assembling.  I didn't keep a good log, but I think I got it done in just about a week.  After a quick trip through the wash, it turned nice and crinkly and I had it rolled up just waiting for the arrival.

By the time my niece arrived, my sister forgot what she picked and was pleasantly surprised with what it turned out to be.  

And just because it's a cute one.  Hopefully he's this excited about his new sibling!