I thought this would be an easy quilt to piece and quilt on my new Juki. I just used a variety of scrap reproduction fabric. I had been wanting to make a little doll quilt for a doll bed I have. I stayed pretty close to the way the example looked in the book. It went together perfectly! I want to make every quilt in Kathleen's book! You can find Kathleen here.
Scooter and Sarge always offering a helpful paw or two. :-)
Have you ever done that? That was the backing. UGH. I think I was so excited to be making this sweet little project, I wasn't paying attention.
I used a blue water soluble marker to mark diagonal lines before quilting. The binding is a single fold.
Done. Washed and dried. I love how crinkly it looks now.
Fits perfectly in the doll bed. I had the girls place their Elizabeth American Girl Dolls in there.
Here is the little area at the bottom of my stairs, outside of my studio. I love to decorate with quilts. It adds such warmth to a home.
I bought this gorgeous shelf in Shipshewana a few years ago, but just finally hung it this year. I had to find just the spot. Oh and yes, there are 2 of the same Santas on my shelf. Sigh, I bought one and then the next year bought another not realizing I already had him. lol
I love nine patch quilts too!!! I picked up this antique one last February in Shipshewana. Love the use of color placement and fabric in the nine patches.
My tree stays up all year. Not a Christmas tree. :-) More of a nightlight after I leave the bright lights of the studio at night.
Over here more quilts. My little gourd snowman. :-) A gift from my inlaws several years ago. Mon Ami Schnibbles hanging. My very first quilt to quilt on the longarm!!
And I finally hung my Summer Love Baskets from the Temecula Quit Co. sew-a-long last July.
I am going to be the lady of leisure this weekend. I had minor, yet extremely painful foot surgery today. Long overdue!!! I had been putting it off for just the right time, but really when is that?? I just couldn't stand the pain any longer. Especially when I am quilting at my machine. ACK!!! So, hopefully Monday I will be back at it. :-)
Lovely seeing your quilts in your home. Rest your foot, take it easy, and feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are lovely, as is your decor!! I pieced two of the same doll bed quilt from the same book this week. I just need to layer them and quilt them....I was amazed...I planned the exact same grid quilting. I will put pix on instagram after the girls receive them on Christmas. My husband has hand surgery tomorrow, so I am hoping while he is recooping here at home, I can get them quilted. Wishing you a speedy recovery! soardkgatfusedotnet
ReplyDeleteYou so weren't kidding when you said eye candy - love them.
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Your quilts are all beautiful in the house. I love the fact that you bought 2 of the same Santa. Can't tell you how many times I've done the same. Makes me feel better since you're the "young" one. LOL Hope your foot is feeling lots better!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are lovely, so cosy and welcoming. Love your idea of a night light and the kitties are a delight.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, so much to see. Your doll quilt turned out beautiful, very colorful. And that 9-patch quilt is just lovely over there, I love 9-patch patterns, there is such a variety of them, definitiely on my 'to do' list. Very brave of you to have your foot surgery now, before Xmas, I find this such a busy time, so much happening, so much to do.... I hope the pain has gone now and that you will recover soon.
ReplyDeleteI love te quilt purchase from Shipshewana. The colors are fantastic. Thanks for a tour of your home - it's beautiful. I tried a Juki at one of Lisa's retreats a couple of years ago and they are all you said and more!
ReplyDeleteOuch! I'm wishing you a smooth recovery from your surgery! LOVE all the quilts you have shown... and especially love the shelf/quilt hanger! I'm beginning to get drawn to the doll quilts.... they look so cute! Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Linda! I have everyone of Kathleen's books and have made several of her sweet quilts. I really hope that in time, she will come out with another one!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts on display too!
Hope you recover quickly from your foot surgery.
Beautiful! I am giving my girls American Girl dolls this Christmas so next year I want to get them doll beds and make the Quilt! You did a beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a speedy recovery. What a cozy space to have year 'round. As for duplicate buying...the more Santas the merrier, right? Love, love, love the dolly quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how you decorate your home, it looks so warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a quick recovery and that the surgery fixed your foot pain.
Your decorations are lovely. Take care of your foot and have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteIt's adorable, Linda! Your decoration are always so pretty, too! Sorry about the foot surgery - I've had three and they aren't fun, but the results are always worth the hassle! Hope you're up and about soon!
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I LOVE these darling little quilts...you have style. I might try to teach my three Granddaughters using this idea during Christmas vacation. As usual, I love visiting your beautiful blog.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Linda! I hope your foot is feeling better. I think I'm going to have to have surgery on my foot at some point too. Sigh. I love the tree!
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