Lilah's quilt is made entirely of flannel fabric, with no batting to reduce bulk and warmth. The front features squares and rectangles of solids and coordinating prints, while the back highlights a soft lavender. A silk binding wraps around the perimeter, a nod to my favorite childhood blanket. Lilah's first initial is embroidered onto a corner square, the only hint of her name given before gifting this quilt. Hand-tied tassels at each block’s corner bind the quilt together, tied by me and my mom.

This quilt was a gift to a childhood friend I have known since I was two, who was expecting her first child. My mom added to the gift with a beautiful, handmade crocheted hat.