Doll Quilt Exchange

One of the things we did yesterday at guild was a doll quilt exchange.  The guidelines were simple – make a doll quilt that measures between 12 and 24 inches on each side.  Put a label on it and bring it to guild.  You will then get someone else’s creation in exchange.

We set up several tables to hold all the quilts for everyone to admire.

Here is my contribution.

And here is what I received.

 

Actually, the one on the right is mine.  The one on the left is the one Mary got.  Mine was made by Barb and I love it. Look at the little tiny flying geese!

Melinda

Doll Quilt Finished

I quilted and did the binding on my doll quilt last night.  I am pleased with how it turned out.  The top photo is the front of the quilt and the bottom is the back, made from leftover charm squares.

It finishes at 14 1/2 by 19 inches and has 216 triangles.

Now I just need to add a label.

Melinda

Design Wall Monday–November 29, 2010

I have both a design wall and a design bed today.  I finished piecing the little doll quilt for the guild exchange and also pieced the back.  Here it is.

It finished at 14 1/2 x 19 inches with lots and lots of triangles.

I am also working on a last minute Christmas quilt and I got the blocks pieced yesterday.  It is made from Fruitcake by Basic Grey.

No room on the design wall so here it is on the unmade bed.

For more design walls, go to Judy’s blog here.

Melinda

Doll Quilt for Allatoona Holiday Party

The Allatoona Quilters’ Guild has a holiday party/meeting on the first Tuesday in December.  We always have an optional gift exchange.  In past years we have exchanged ornaments, tote bags, table runners and more that I can’t remember.  This year we are exchanging doll quilts. 

The rules are pretty simple.  We each make a small doll quilt.  The measurements need to be 12 inches minimum on a side with a maximum of 24 inches.  It can be any size as long as it fits in these measurements and the quilt has small blocks or designs.  A regular 12 inch block is not OK.

I made a candle mat for another swap out of a charm pack of “Make Life” and didn’t use all the charms.  I didn’t use any of the solid colors so I started with them and played with what to do.  I made half square triangles that measure 1 1/2 inches finished.  There were four different solid colors in the charm pack.  Of course I used them up quickly but I did have another charm pack so opened it up and kept going.

I wish I had taken more photos of the different options I played with but here is the final setting – missing two blocks that I am working on.

I am liking how it is turning out.  I don’t think I will put a border on but will decide after I get it completely pieced.

Melinda