I knew I wanted to make a baby quilt using my new collection. So this Fireside Quilt – Riverbend felt just right!

It was honestly hard to choose, baby quilts are just so fun. I feel like they’re such a great way to get to know a pattern without too much commitment. Plus they’re fun to gift or decorate with, too!

Quilt Planning

I grabbed Suzy Quilt’s Fireside Quilt pattern and studied it for quite a while. I think I’ve said this before, but I’m not the planning type when it comes to quilts. For quilting, I feel like I just like to cut the fabric and start sewing.

So when it comes to patterns that require a little bit of planning with color and design I tend to feel a little lost sometimes. But! Suzy has a great post on how to choose fabrics for this quilt. How awesome is that?! It made me feel more confident in my fabric placement and selection. Thank you Suzy!

I was on a deadline to wrap up this project, but it didn’t feel like a chore to put it together. There’s enough variety and interest to keep me motivated.

Project Details

• Pattern: Fireside Quilt (baby size) by Suzy Quilts
• Fabrics:
  • Riverbend Essex collection: 7 prints from the collection, Essex Yarn Dyed Homespun (in Pepper), Essex Yarn Dyed (in Indigo), Essex Yarn Dyed Homespun (in Indigo)
  • Binding: Kona Ice Peach
  • Backing: Riverbend “Buds” in Limestone
  • Quilted by me using straight line quilting on my Janome 1600p

*Riverbend has been arriving in shops! Yay! Be sure to check with your favorite shop! Or try an online search for “Anna Graham Riverbend” or “Riverbend Robert Kaufman” and check out the #RiverBendFabric hashtag on Instagram. Can’t wait to see what you make!!!!