August has got off to a good start with a finish. I wonder how many of you guessed what I was actually making. I was inspired to make a Taggy after seeing very pretty baby fabrics, a fat quarter of minky fabric and some ribbons at Quilts UK back in May.
Not sure what a Taggy is? I didn't know until the other day that that was what they were called. I have seen them in baby departments but not a quilted one and thought why not? They are cuddle blankets, generally fleecy with ribbon tags around the edge that said baby/child can feel and love and it helps them to drop off sleep.
It is hand pieced and hand quilted. I added the fleecy backing after it had been quilted by bagging the layers out and sandwiching the ribbons around the edge. It does have a little bit of machine quilting just to hold the layers together and measures around 16 inches square. You would not believe how incredibly soft this little quilt is and I may have to make a giant one for myself.
It is also a good way of using up a lrftover block ot just to try out a favourite block without having to make a large quilt. A most satisfying exercise.
Happy Stitching.
Shirley.
My grandchildren have played with them but I never thought of using a quilt block. Such a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I've seen them, but didn't know what they were. Nothing like some pretty hand quilting!
ReplyDeleteI've made several taggies, and that didn't even cross my mind as your project, seeing your block and those ribbons in the previous post. Silly me. Now it seems so obvious.
ReplyDeleteYours is elegant and special. The ones I made were more quickly done, simple and fast. This is going to give a little baby boy pure joy.
I've seen these "taggies" pop up in various blogs but yours is definitely the cutest I've seen so far.
ReplyDeleteGosh Shirley that is just great..
ReplyDeleteMy grandson who turns 31 today had a stuffed toy dog...he loved the little dog and he played with it's tag till he fell alseep..the tag is not the best but still on , my Dd still has it...for when he has his first child...
What a lovely little piece. I had never herd of a taggy before.
ReplyDeletejust lovely Shirley!First time I've seen a taggy and they are such a brilliant idea...I can see this one being loved for many years!
ReplyDeleteLisa
I've seen blocks made like this ( the ones babies play with ) and they look great !
ReplyDeleteAnd I do love yours...
What a great idea and this is the first time I have seen one. It would certainly be nice to cuddle up with. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew of some babies I could make something neat like that for. It does look cuddly.
ReplyDeleteThat has to be the fanciest taggy I've ever seen! It looks great Shirley. What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteNo I didn't guess what you were doing. I have never heard of taggys.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and yours is lovely.
How clever and cute. I expect there are not too many hand made taggies. I hope the recipient appreciates it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea and it is beautiful! I hadn't really heard of taggies either.
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