Help! Traditional Mexican Baby Quilt Ideas
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Help! Traditional Mexican Baby Quilt Ideas
So friends of mine are having another bundle of joy and I want to make them a baby quilt. They are from Mexico and I want to make something traditional or something special that shows their heritage. I have tried google and it was no help!!! Anyone have Any suggestions, design ideas, or colors that hold special meaning. Thank you in advance for your help!!!!!a
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here's a google search of traditional mexican quilts... some would be darling baby quilts
https://www.google.com/search?q=trad...w=1017&bih=648
https://www.google.com/search?q=trad...w=1017&bih=648
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here's a google search of traditional mexican quilts... some would be darling baby quilts
https://www.google.com/search?q=trad...w=1017&bih=648
https://www.google.com/search?q=trad...w=1017&bih=648
Interesting, seems the key might be more in the fabric used than the patterns.
#4
It would be both colour (bright and/ or "Southwest") and the actual pattern. Search under "Aztec" quilt patterns. Here is an example to get you going: http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AztecLogsBlock.html
You also might want to look at "Eye of God" -- ojo de Dios -- examples. I think there is on of the Quilterscache site as well.
And, not a quilt, but here is a pic of traditional Mexican blanket designs that could easily be translated into a quilt pattern: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...electedIndex=0
You also might want to look at "Eye of God" -- ojo de Dios -- examples. I think there is on of the Quilterscache site as well.
And, not a quilt, but here is a pic of traditional Mexican blanket designs that could easily be translated into a quilt pattern: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...electedIndex=0
Last edited by Belfrybat; 01-16-2013 at 11:05 AM.
#5
It would be both colour (bright and/ or "Southwest") and the actual pattern. Search under "Aztec" quilt patterns. Here is an example to get you going: http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AztecLogsBlock.html
You also might want to look at "Eye of God" -- ojo de Dios -- examples. I think there is on of the Quilterscache site as well.
And, not a quilt, but here is a pic of traditional Mexican blanket designs that could easily be translated into a quilt pattern: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...electedIndex=0
You also might want to look at "Eye of God" -- ojo de Dios -- examples. I think there is on of the Quilterscache site as well.
And, not a quilt, but here is a pic of traditional Mexican blanket designs that could easily be translated into a quilt pattern: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...electedIndex=0
I've done many a "eye of God" ornaments in yarn. Love them.. When I was glancing thru the deigns I thought the blanket design would translate well into a rag quilt with crossways stipes.
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Mexico has a great heritage in woven blankets, but not much quilting. Google images of Mexican textiles and you can see lots of ideas. A central panel of an applique of a traditional animal surrounded by piano key border in bright colors. http://needlepoint.about.com/od/alph...kArtAnimal.htm
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I found something!!!
I found the link below that has a Hispanic children's book and a quilt pattern to make a quilt that corresponds with the book. I am a beginner quilter so I am unsure which one to pick out, and it's for a baby boy that is going to be born in June. Please check it out and let me know which one I should do. TIA!
http://www.quarterinchpublishing.com...books/book.htm
http://www.quarterinchpublishing.com...books/book.htm
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