Race to the Finish

Which came first, the baby or the quilt?  In this case, the quilt, but just barely. The mommy-to-be had a few contractions and I knew that quilt had to get finished. Contractions have stopped and I have finished the quilt.
Here is the anatomy of my latest creation: 1) Start with the borders and sashing. Having made this quilt before, the border dimensions are given last and as usual, I am running back to the fabric shop for more fabric.

 

2) add the foxes

 

3) add the bunnies

4) add the hedgehogs and relocate the foxes 

 

5) add the owls

6) add the thistles

 

7) add the butterflies

 

Add an all-over stipple quilting pattern and binding.Whew! Finished quilt:

Wishing mommy and daddy a very happy, healthy baby boy---and very happy that I finished the quilt (86) before the little one arrived.