I've been making more doll quilts - surprise! Some of them, like this wonky log cabin quilt, are practice quilts to get ready for larger projects, but I have no shortage of little people to give them to (thanks to my siblings for making me a billion nieces). I was anti-wonky things for a long time, but I think, used judiciously, I might be ok with a little "wonk" here and there.
Not too much wonk, right?
This stacked-coin quilt is Lily's birthday present (I'm pretty sure she doesn't read my blog, since she'll be turning 2.) Her birthday isn't until April - what was I thinking?!! It semi-matches Cozy's doll quilt, since they're birthday twins.
The stripey one....well, I just felt like making something blue and green. I thought a bold brown would be nice to show off the quilting, but it shows it off a little too well.
(I have tension issues that need to be resolved by a professional. Right now I'm quilting with my tension on a 9 just to get by.)
Of course all quilts need matching pillow cases (which double as stuffy sleeping bags).
Don't they make sweet bundles?
I love your blog Lia! I just can't help smile when I read it, you just have away of saying things so cutely! Your quilts are awesome! I think you should take over for crazy mom!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope occasional sewing posts are okay, since I've been doing that as well! Your doll quilts are adorable! Lucky you having all those nieces to sew for! I just have my own baby girl to sew for and I'm exhausting my options of things she can remotely use right now!
ReplyDeleteI want to learn how to free-motion quilt but I can't seem to get it to work on my machine. Do you need a certain kind of machine for that?
They're sooo cute Lia! Maybe you can give me some doll quilting lessons when we come visit next time. I think I might be up for that.
ReplyDeleteSigh... We SO need to be neighbors so we can sew together!
ReplyDeleteMom: Sounds like a lot of work - which is why she probably quit.
ReplyDeleteJenny: I don't think so?...but I'm not an expert. Are your feed dogs off? Do you have an embroidery/darning foot?
Betsy: Woohoo! Let's!
Nikko: I know!...but I don't really want to move to Texas. :)
I love all your projects! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius. I think maybe I've said that before...
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts....almost as much as updates on the children.
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous! I love the wonky one. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat sort of tension issues are we talking about? Do you need a massage therapist, a psychotherapist, or a sewing machine repairman?
ReplyDeleteI also love the wonky one, it's my favorite!
ReplyDeleteYes, Dad, I have those kind of tension issues too, but I was referring to the "sewing machine repair person" kind.
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