With Love

Posted on July 23, 2026 by craftycreeky

My new granddaughter was born on Tuesday, she’s gorgeous of course! She’s called Polly so I quickly finished her quilt by embroidering her name on the back.

Last time I posted about the cot quilt I had just finished piecing and sandwiching it…

It’s backed with a pretty daisy print, similar to the main heart fabric. I decided to do a simple meander round the quilt, though I did my usual with these quilts of starting with a heart in the middle. My meandering still isn’t perfect but it is improving, some of my stitches are a little big but I haven’t got as many wobbles!

I used the main heart fabric for the binding which makes a pretty edge. I usually try to follow a line of quilting on the back for the labelling, but there wasn’t a suitable one so I’ve just embroidered the details in the corner. I used a mid pink as I didn’t want it too bright but it’s such a busy print that with hindsight I would have been better with a darker one…not that I thought of unpicking it!!

We’re hoping to go round at the weekend to meet the new arrival and hopefully have a cuddle 🙂

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About craftycreeky

I live in a busy market town in Yorkshire with my husband, kids, dogs and chickens. I love trying new crafts, rediscovering old ones, gardening, walking...anything creative really I started this blog after my New Year resolution worked so well. My resolution (the first one I've ever kept!) was to post a photograph of my garden on Facebook every day. My hope was that I would then see what was good in the garden and not just weeds and work, which was my tendency. The unexpected side-effect was that I have enjoyed many more hours in the garden. I am hoping that 'The Crafty Creek' will have the same effect. Happy creating!
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14 Responses to With Love

  1. Jane M's avatar Jane M says:
    July 23, 2026 at 8:20 pm

    Congratulations. The quilt is gorgeous

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  2. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! / Lányos Handmade's avatar Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! / Lányos Handmade says:
    July 23, 2026 at 8:26 pm

    Congratulations 🥳 and what a beautiful gift! ❤️

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  3. tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles's avatar tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles says:
    July 24, 2026 at 12:22 am

    Congratulations on your new grandchild and beautiful quilt@

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  4. Jaya's avatar Jaya says:
    July 24, 2026 at 1:27 am

    Congratulations! The quilt is lovely, as always.

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  5. claire93's avatar claire93 says:
    July 24, 2026 at 6:30 am

    a new grandchild – yay! hope parents are doing well. Lovely quilt!

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  6. marissthequilter's avatar marissthequilter says:
    July 24, 2026 at 3:04 pm

    Polly is a lovely name. Congratulations all round and well done to you for making her such a gentle, lovely quilt

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  7. Sharon's avatar Sharon says:
    July 24, 2026 at 6:52 pm

    Oh you did such beautiful job with this. It is so adorable and will be a treasured gift 🩷 Congratulations

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