I have enough here for at least one doll quilt.
First to cut some workable pieces.
I can get one 2 1/2 x 5" piece from each scrap,
to give me two 2 1/2" squares
cut into triangles, and did the same with some Vintage Shirtings of the same odd shape.
A little arranging resulted in a sweet little top.
I wanted to make this look like an actual "old" doll quilt, possibly made by a child. Some of the shirtings were stained and I decided that added to the look. Tying rather than quilting seemed right. I used embroidery thread, then roughed up the ends. Also didn't want nice crisp corners, so rounded them a little.
The hardest part was finding something for the binding that looked old. This is as close as I could come...
...which I cut at a weird angle so it wouldn't have a predictable repeat.
First audition, on the wall of my sewing room
but I think its going to live here.
I don't think I quite nailed the "authentically old" look, but I'm happy with it none the less.
Check out everyone's Slow Stitching today, on Kathy's blog.
Happy Easter, everyone!
love,
Sandy
I think you hit the nail right on the head with your little quilt. I love that it looks right out of the past. I like it hanging on the cabinet too. Looks right at home there. Great job.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! In the newest Country Threads book they scorched a quilt to make it look old--very scary!
ReplyDeleteLove those Indigos and your doll quilt is a perfect application! I don't think I would scorch it tho'. Maybe crumple it and was it a few times?! cheers!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet little mini! Perfect use for your scraps.:)
ReplyDeleteI too think you hit it. Love it!
ReplyDeleteA darling reproduction! Looks great where you hung it too.
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