This a work in progress shot of my first doll's quilt. I had never heard of these before until reading the blogs such as;
Loobylu
Wee Wonderfuls
SouleMama
They looked pretty, easy and fun - nothing keeps me happier and grounded than a good session of hand stitching!
So I decided now that all my gallery commitments are almost over I thought it was time to make making for my children (especially my daughter) a priority.
I was planning to give it to Hj for her 3rd birthday with a doll (that I also plan to make) and a beautiful crib that my grandfather made for me - but I think it will be a Christmas gift now.
I am using English Paper Piercing technique, a method of patch working I have used for five years - but the first time using a template that my Mum made two quilts from, for me when I was a little girl (but I don't have them any more - one of the greatest regrets of my life)
The fabric is sourced from local op shops, old table cloths and sheets. I enjoy using these treasured finds. Environmentally friendly and finding them is way less stressful than shopping at those commercial places - like the horror shop spotlight.
Examples of my other patchworks can be found here and here
More posts coming about my Christmas sewing I have started too! And just to prove that I am not completely mad check out this brilliant mummy blogger
2 comments:
don't bag out mum's favourite shop! tehe
The quilt looks impressive and will make an excellent Christmas Gift. As nerdy as it seems now to be thinking about making stuff for Christmas, it does really pay off when the pace gets frantic at the end of the year!
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