Cloud Nine - Quilt Originals   by  Jan Thompson

What's a Napper?                

A Napper is an idea that Jan had for a baby quilt to which she buttons a pillow. It's the perfect size for an infant up to a first grader. What really makes it special is the way she puts it together. Jan has a great sense for color, tremendous skills and experience in working with fabric, and, most importantly, an unwavering personal commitment to do things right, every time...she can drive me crazy at times with her need for perfection. But it sure makes for beautiful quilts.

Mothers tell us that their children get very accustomed to their quilts and feel at home when they are lying on "their blanket" no matter where they are. From infancy through preschool, their blanket is an important part of their everyday; and when your child outgrows his quilt you will want to put it away with other keepsakes. A baby's quilt is something special and one of these Nappers is perfect to create that special memory for you and your child.

Some Facts About Nappers:

• They are each made by hand...Jan's hands. In fact, everything we sell on this website is hand made by  Jan. That's why they are so unique and so special.

• All these quilts are quilted on a long arm quilting machine. Jan guides the machine by hand to create beautiful patterns and long-lasting Baby quilts.

• The fabric is 100% cotton of the highest quality.

• The batting material is Hobbs 100% pure polyester. (there are a few with cotton batting; they are designated as such on the detail sheet)

• The pillow unbuttons to remove the pillow insert. With the insert removed, the Napper can be machine washed and dried. In fact, we wash the Napper before we send it to you. The blankets get softer each time they're washed.

• The long arm machine is over 12 feet long and quite a piece of machinery. It gives Jan the ability to be very creative in her quilting efforts. As you look through the quilts on this website you'll see that she utilizes a number of different quilting patterns. Some of them she has created specifically to fit a particular quilt design.