A Tumbler Quilt for a Baby Boy

I ADORE Pinterest! It is the perfect place for me to hang out- recipes, craft ideas, decor projects and fun for the kids!!  

While perusing good old Pinterest, I pinned several of these "Tumbler" quilts in hopes that one day I would give one a try.  

A few months back, I gave it a try and made this Tumbler Table Runner. It still graces my dining room table and it makes my heart skip each time I see it.  

I recently purchased a charm pack of orange, turquoise and yellow prints perfect for a little boy. I usually make things covered in roses and in pastel shades-- so this was a large departure for me. 

And here it is!  I didn't have enough 5"x 5" squares to make tumbler rows for the whole quilt top so I mixed in a few rows of some matching mini-prints.  

The car and road sign prints are few and far between on the quilt top, but on the back......

...they aren't quite as subtle.  : )

I like how this quilt or floor play-mat can be used with either side facing up.  Both are colourful and eye-catching.  

My boys are 4 and 8 now, so no need for this play-mat to stay around here.  Luckily I have several (younger!) girlfriends who are destined to have babies in the next few months.  I am sure a few of these bundles of joy will be of the "blue" kind and this quilt will find a new home soon.  

Just a quick note - to say thank-you for all of your kind comments lately.  Each and every one makes me smile.  

I really love sharing my crafting, baking and decor exploits here- and to have such a captive audience makes it even more exciting!

Hugs to all,

B.