Sheep Quilt - Baby Shower Gift

I was very pleased to be able to give this quilt

to a special work colleague today 

as a baby shower quilt.

That meant that yesterday I had to dash out 

and take a few photos to remember it by :)

I am also very lucky to have an amazingly helpful 

(and wonderful) friend

who after a quick plea-full phone call offered her sheep, 

her fence... 

(and a bucket of food to call the sheep!)

The wind was blowing an almost gale,

but I wanted to capture the backing fabric too

so no problem with a bit of wind...

The backing is a piece of fabric 

that I have had for a LONG time!

 I liked it so much that I never wanted to use it.

Crazy!! But using it for someone special was worth it.

(No point saving my favourite fabric for best!

As I have probably said before, 

if I don't watch out and use my stash,

 my husband will send it to the charity shop!!)

The backing is a sort of American Country Fair print

with a 'Quilt Show' tent and Fairground attractions

as well as farm animals and red barns.

I thought it worked well as it is fairly neutral.

The recipient doesn't know what her baby will be...

But boy or girl, 

all we hope is that it is healthy and happy

(and feels free to use and abuse this quilt!)