Anyone know of a cute pattern for a religious baby quilt? Maybe something that has different squares of symbols or pictures in the Christian faith? I'd love to make one as a gift, but I'm not that artistic to create it myself. Thanks!
Hi Sheryl, I carry a large number of Bible blocks on my web site maybe some of them would be helpful. julia. (site addy in signature file).
Sheryl O'C>
I can't direct you to a quilt pattern, but I do want to ask about this. I'm not terribly religious myself, but I do try hard to be respectful of others' beliefs and traditions. I've sometimes thought about putting religious symbols on quilts and then wondered if I wouldn't be stepping on some major toes by putting a symbol on a quilt that I fully expected and hoped would be dragged around and peed on. How do you (and everyone else) feel about that? If you got a quilt with Christian symbols on it, would you give it to the baby so the baby could do to it what babies do, or would you hang it on the wall to keep it safe?
--Lia
Sheryl O'C>
I know that the new baby and family that I am making the quilt for like to bring their Christianity into all aspects of their life. They specifically do not want cartoon character or bunny rabbits, etc. They love the idea that I might be able to come up with a quilt that would bring the message of God's love in a blanket to wrap around their baby. I would like to show these messages in pictures that the child will learn about as he/she grows up -- i.e. the story of Noah's ark, etc.
Julia Altshuler wrote:
How about a Noah's ark quilt? Great later on as a "I SPY" quilt for learning animals.
I have seen Noah's ark type fabrics--dont remember If I saw them at Walmart or on the web though
You could take a look at this site for ideas:
Jennifer in Ottawa
Sorry, that should be:
I think there are a lot of everyday things that can be used to teach a religious story or concept. For example, rainbows can be used as a reminder of the great flood, the Noah story, and God's promises; a quilt in the Storm at Sea pattern with a rainbow border or backing could be a good reminder of the flood story. (Ooh, I like that idea; I'll have to hang on to that one and try it myself sometime!) Animals and other nature things can be used to tell the story of how God created the world. The Tree of Life pattern can also have a religious undertone. Butterflies are sometimes used as a symbol of the resurrection because a cocoon seems lifeless and then breaks open into a beautiful butterfly.
These are all a bit more subtle than, for example, an applique quilt of Noah's Ark like I made 30 years ago for my daughter's crib. The pattern was in a magazine (either Family Circle or Woman's Day) and I threw it away 10 years ago or so, thinking I'd never use it again. Now I wish I had it :(
If you make something that isn't obviously self-explanatory, you should probably include a note describing what the quilt means to you.
Julia > I know that the new baby and family that I am making the quilt for like
I have a picture of a beautiful Noah's Arc baby quilt. I can't remember where I downloaded it from unfortunately.
Sheryl, it seems your email address is not on here. If you want me to send you the picture please drop me a line on emilia at easy dot com
The intereting thing is I had not really thought about it as a religious quilt but in fact it is Noah's Arc.....
Emilia
There are two series of Bible Blocks on my website [link below my signature]: many people have made baby quilts from these patterns--either samplers or individual patterns that point to a specific Bible Story. If you include the block names and scripture references, you're also giving the new mom and dad a chance to use the quilt as a starting point for telling favourite Bible stories and memorizing verses as their toddler becomes able to understand.
If I may be permitted a small advertisement--I also have a book of beginner Bible Blocks called "The Word in Patchwork" coming out in 4-6 weeks. One of my test-quilters made a gorgeous 12-block sampler in 12" size that would make a wonderful Baby quilt.
Hullo Kim It's always good to see you. I'm so pleased to hear about your book. How exciting for you! Well done. Hope all goes well, with you and IT. . In article , Kim Graham writes
Know one what? Baby named Faith? Yuppers, sure do--we haven't met yet....... And her middle name is the SAME as mine and her mommy's--- No, haven't started a quilt for her as of yet......
Butterfly (Proud Great Aunt------eeewwwwwwwww that makes me sound Ancient ; )
Patti wrote:
Glad to see you, Kim. You don't drop by nearly often enough any more.
Diana, I was ten months old when I became an Auntie for the first time and 2yrs old for the second time. I am now a great-Aunt 16 times and I have no idea of how many great-great's are in existence. Now that, can make one feel ancient! Jennifer in Ottawa
---------- Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Fri, Jul 25, 2003, 2:17pm (EDT-3) From: snipped-for-privacy@baldwin-garbage-telecom.net (Diana=A0Curtis) Then think how my DD *age2* must feel being called Aunty already! :-) Diana... grandma??? at my age?? lol
I can imagine! Especially if you have to babysit all of them at once! :-) We did things the more expected way. Im a granny but doubt Ill be a great aunt anytime soon. Congrats on having such a nice large family! Diana
---------- Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Fri, Jul 25, 2003, 2:17pm (EDT-3) From: snipped-for-privacy@baldwin-garbage-telecom.net (Diana Curtis) Then think how my DD *age2* must feel being called Aunty already! :-) Diana... grandma??? at my age?? lol
-- "Butterfly" wrote ... Know one what? Baby named Faith? Yuppers, sure do--we haven't met yet....... And her middle name is the SAME as mine and her mommy's--- No, haven't started a quilt for her as of yet...... Butterfly (Proud Great Aunt------eeewwwwwwwww that makes me sound Ancient ; )
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