I am lucky enough to work with a very experienced patch worker (another Kate), one who hand pieces and hand quilts every single quilt. They are remarkable and I am really looking forward to the day (read: when the kids are a lot older) when I have enough time to dedicate to hand piecing and hand quilting.
Anyway, a few weeks ago I mentioned to Kate that I was participating in a doll quilt swap and she remarked that she had some very old books based on Amish and traditional quilt designs and “would I be interested in borrowing them?”. Would I ever.
I now have the books in my possession and they are fantastic. Each book contains a variety of traditional (but simple) doll quilts, they look very ‘doable’.
I always planned to do something a little more traditional in this round of the Down Under Doll Quilt Swap but have become SO excited by these little books, that I want to make them all.
And in the spirit with which they were shared with me, I would like to share them with you. Each month, I will make a different doll quilt and write up a tutorial on the how’s and the what’s.
The first tutorial will be up on Wednesday 13th April.
I have selected the fabric for the first doll quilt, which will be sent to my secret partner in the down under doll quilt swap. Speaking of which, here are the participants in round two.
Kirsty, Rita, Shannon, Kristine, Christie, Melissa, Amy, Nova, Janine, Mel, Lorraine, Sarah, Mary Jane, Bianca, Sarah, Belinda, Tracy, Jo, Bek, Leah, Kirsten, Sonia, Louise, Pam, Lucy, Jenny, Rachael, Sally, Michelle, Lydia, Leah, Mandy, Debra and Anorina.
For more creative spaces, head over to Kirst’s place.
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Great…This will be fun, joining in with your doll quilts!
Have fun!
I will look forward to your tutes Kate, these fabrics are divine. xo
Thanks Cathy! I think it should be a fun project x
Lovely idea, can’t wait to see them.
Sounds like fun..isn’t it great when you get excited about the next project..I love that feeling of anticipation!
So lovely to start a project. Enjoy yourself.
I love the mix of fabrics that you have chosen – pretty and cheery. Will look forward to seeing the dolls quilts all finished.
Do you mean the lovely Kate who works at Patchwork on Central and used to work at Patchwork House? Many years ago she gave me a divine vintage sleepwear pattern book that she’d found in an opp shop. I still have it safely stashed away and used it to make an old fashioned dressing gown – an early Townmouse prototype. Will look forward to seeing your doll quilt creations.
That’s the one. I adore her, she is a wonderful lady x
Looking forward to seeing the quilts:)
Lovely choice of fabrics. I’m looking forward to seeing what becomes of it and also following along on your tutorials. I would love to join the swap in the future (read: when I make considerable progress on my to-do list).
Gorgeous choice of fabrics there Kate, and thanks for all the links i’ve enjoyed checking out those blogs! x
Some lovely spaces, I am looking forward to seeing all the mini’s!
OOh how exciting!!! Can’t wait to see the results!
Oh, but if you watch tv, spend time in doctor waiting rooms, take your kids to sports/swimming/dance/etc lessons…you have time to hand piece or quilt! I’m looking forward to the how’s and what’s. Thank you! :)
ooooh some very precious pieces in there, can’t wait to see it.
Great idea! looking forward to seeing your creations each month.
Aaahhhh Seeds :) Gotta love them. And matched with those cute dots and the purple square pattern – what could be better! I am guessing that you use a doll quilt for … a doll?
You don’t really use them for anything…well you can use them as doll blankets but I generally make them just to try new techniques etc.