Sweet Baby Love Quilt

   It is time for another +Silhouette Challenge Fabric: I am going to learn right along with you as I cut fabric on my +Silhouette Cameo. I am making a baby quilt for my soon to be great niece or nephew. This decorator fabric was used at two of the baby showers for this new little one. I am the babies father's Godmother.
   The design of the nursery is gender neutral, since the parents are waiting for the birth to find out Pink or Blue? We are all excited while feeling Blessed. The room is Pottery Barn Baby inspired with the colors yellow, white, gray, along with Elephants and Giraffes.

Which pattern or color do you think I used?

Next I got to work on my silhouette starting to look for a good image.

 Found this but it needed some work to fit my plan?

  Before cutting out my two simple images on the Cameo I purchase a fabric stabilizer. 

The iron on +Pellon stabilizer will combine with the fabric to give enough body to the material, to be cut by the Silhouette. I chose iron on because it adds the stiffness with out making a seam edge to cut. I ironed it on first, let it cool and put the yellow fabric on the 12" X 24" cutting mat found the design I created changing the neck of the giraffe. 

 Oops! I followed the directions and this is how the first attempt turned out.

This is not what I planned as with any project sometimes we can run into bumps in the road. My bump was that the fabric did not cut all the way through, when I followed the directions. After an evening of sheer frustration, I looked on YouTube finding a tutorial from a trade show which suggested using the Heavy Card stock setting, I also used a slow speed of 1 then set my blade to 9.

  I used my Designer Studio addition to change the giraffe images to suit my design. I simply used a knife and cut the giraffes head off. Then I flipped it horizontal used the welding and then flipped it vertically.

 After I weeded and removed the yellow fabric I followed the same process but used a gray fabric for the elephant.

 When I made all these changes plus eliminated the eyes and nose of the giraffe, I reached a successful outcome. I had considered giving up but, decided to fight past this bump. Now that I finally was able to achieve my vision,

 I am happy with the results.

I bought a baby flannel in  gray to finish the other side of the quilt. I will decide on how I will piece the quilt and finish the edges in another post. At this time I want to focus on the Silhouette Challenge by cutting the two animals. I will finish the quilt and share it with all of you very soon.

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Until Next Tomorrow,

Karen Marie

I included the link below to the finished Quilt. I invite you to see how darling the finished project turned out.

Sweet Baby Love Quilt Big Reveal

Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?

My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, these projects below will provide a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!

Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?

My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration! {Insert Photo Collage here.}
1. 1. No-Sew Valentine's Day Pillows by A Tossed Salad Life
   2. No-Sew Interchangeable Fabric Bunting by unOriginal Mom
   3. Monogrammed Burlap Garden Flag by The Turquoise Home
   4. Crawl, Walk, Bike by It's Always Craft Time
   5. Freezer Paper Stenciled Tote Bags by Weekend Craft
   6. DIY Bleach Spray Shirt by Practically Functional
   7. Stenciling Sherlock by Please Excuse My Craftermath...
   8. Felt Star Wands by Cutesy Crafts
   9. Yoda Kid's T-Shirt by Architecture of a Mom
   10. Mark Your Territory- Dog Flags by Black and White Obsession
   11. Nautical Pillows by Lil' Mrs. Tori
   12. Big Sister Gift & Silhouette Cut File by Creative Ramblings
   13. Nerdy Baby Onesies + Free Cut File by Essentially Eclectic
   14. Easy Easter Bunny Onesie - Silhouette Cameo Craft by Adventures in All Things Food & Family
   15. Fabric Envelopes for LEARNING LETTERS! (& cut file) by From Wine to Whine
   16. "Good Morning, Sunshine!" Memo Board by Tried & True
   17. Hearts-A-Lot Burlap Pillow Cover by My Paper Craze
   18. Baby Quilt by Dragonfly & Lily Pads
   19. Surprise Holiday Banner by Whats Next Ma
   20. "Team Betty" Tote Bag by The Thinking Closet
   21. DIY Sock Minion by Create it. Go!
   22. Pretty Up Some Organza Bags by Getsilvered
   23. Easy Heart Appliqued Onsies by Create & Babble
   24. Bleach Pen Gel & Freezer Paper Stencils Made with the Silhouette Machine by Bringing Creativity 2 Life
   25. Valentines Baby Onesie & Boy's Shirt + Free Cut Files by The Frill of Life
   26. Valentine's OWL Always Love You T-shirt by My Favorite Finds
   27. DIY Screen Printed Curtains by Chicken Scratch NY
   28. Fabric Painted Quilted Wall Hanging by Terri Johnson Creates
   29. Glitter Iron-On Top by Simply Kelly Designs
   30. DIY Monogrammed T-shirts with Silhouette Heat Transfer Material by Pitter and Glink
   31. Birthday Challenge by Fadville
   32. Machine Applique with SIlhouette Cameo by The Sensory Emporium
   33. Fabric Applique Valentine's Day T-Shirt by DailyDwelling
   34. "Cute as Cupid" shirt by crafts, cakes, and cats
   35. Sew Cute Applique by Life After Laundry
   36. Rhino Onesie by It Happens in a Blink
   37. Upcycled Birchbox Cameo Accesory Organizer by Cupcakes&Crowbars
   38. Customizing textiles with Heat Transfer Vinyl (working title) by feto soap
   39. Easy Fabric Art by McCall Manor
   40. Lady Bug Tote Bag with Silhouette Rhinestones by Ginger Snap Crafts
   41. Mommy and Em's Coordinated Aprons by TitiCrafty
   42. Canvas sketch project and a share by Clever Someday
   43. Foxy Lady Pajamas by Mabey She Made It
   44. Teddy Bear by Work in Progress