Blush quilt... almost done!

I have been procrastinating about quilting this since the beginning of March when I started it and the transparent thread and my sewing machine did NOT want to get along. I decided to try it again yesterday and it worked so I just kept going until it was all quilted. I stippled with translucent on the front and pink on the back. I think Leslie and I discussed one time that we both enjoy binding quilts. I like to be able to sit on my bed with nothing but my quilt, needle & thread (and thimble and scissors too I guess) and watch (listen to) TV. It's also pretty stress free because the hard parts are all done, and it's difficult to mess up the binding. I enjoyed it last night and got about 3/4 done! Good thing, since the baby is due in less than 2 weeks!

I made the top with layer cake squares a little while ago. While waiting for my backing & binding fabric to arrive in the mail, I saw this tutorial on Moda Bake Shop and wanted to use it for the back. I wanted the back mostly plain so that the baby would have something for tummy time that's not overstimulating. I think the front would be a little overstimulating for an infant! I had fun with the applique, but my hands hurt after cutting out all those letters!

Anyway, here are are pictures. I am going to hang on to it until the baby is born. I love it so much, I don't know how I'll part with it! Good thing it's staying in the family. I hope the baby mama likes it too.

I linked up to show n tell Friday, even though this isn't completely finished... go see what everyone else is working on! I love Amy's dresden plate and Leslie's 'hooter hider.' Those are the only ones I've checked out so far, but I can't wait to see the rest after the kiddos are asleep.