I have been having fun with my DQS7 ideas and have almost made 2 quilts.

My original idea (before getting my partners info) was a scene from my window. I wanted to include the mountains, a patchwork sky and a bunch of brightly colored flowers. I really really want to try the quilting in the details method that is becoming so popular with the flowers.

Here is a pic before quilting and binding...


Then I got my partner info and was super excited that she liked all the same fabric types and colors that I did, but she was not big on scenic quilts. So I saw a picture of a fun 'star' shaped table topper and modified it to include themes and fabrics my partner would like. It turned out really cute and forced me to cut into some of my favorite fat quarters (something I have been dreading). It is really cute and still needs bound and the gnome faces added...


I have also been working on the binding of my Father-in-law's golf quilt and should have that finished in a couple days.

I also participated in the Mini Quilt in a Bag Round 4 on flickr. Jessie from Tiny House sent me a charm pack of Moda's Wonderfland by Momo and this is what I made her...

and the back...


I sent her a Moda's Swell charm pack and this is what she made me!

and the back...

and it came in the cutest little bag!


Of course, I have been continuing to crank out Bee blocks, including...

July's Sweet Dream Quilting bee blocks for Julie Antinucci

and


For Rachel in the August Sweet Dream Quilting Bee

and


Wonky Stars for Melissa in the August Stash Busting Bee


So now I really need to go work on binding and finishing my Doll Quilt Swap #7 quilt so I can mail it soon.

Other things...

I also just signed up for Doll Quilt Swap #7 (dqs7) and cannot wait to get my partner info. I think there might be a few spots left so go sign up here!



I finished Aunt Dianna's quilt in May and finally gave it to her in late June! She really liked it even though I had to add green to her normal black and white.


I also have finished Stan's golf quilt top, but need to prep the backing and send it to the quilter! Maybe I will have it done when I post next!

Here is a pic of the fabrics I sent for the Sew Kid at Heart Quilting Bee. I have gotten 8 blocks back already, but will wait to post a photo when I get them all returned.


In the S.T.U.D. Mini Quilt Group I received a quilt from from Chocolateisthebestmedicine and the Letter 'D' was her theme.


I sent her a quilt and the Letter 'L' was my theme.


Three days ago, I also finished a quiltie for Tiny House for the Mini Quilt in a Bag Swap Round 4. She sent me a charm pack of Wonderland by Momo for Moda Fabrics and I made a quilt. It is finished and will be mailed tomorrow, but I cannot post pictures until she gets it as it is a suprise. She is making me a quilt from a charm pack from the Swell line also by Moda Farbics and I hope if arrives in the next couple weeks.

Right now, I have two more July blocks to make for some of the quilting bees and then I think I will be working on some old WIPs that are pileing up in my sewing closet.

Even More Quilting Bee Blocks - June/July

I am now part of five quilting bees on flickr and I have been super busy making blocks.

For the Sweet Dreams Quilting Bee...

For sunflowerquilt in June

and


For Julie Antinucci in July I am still working on her block to be made from these fabrics


For the Sew Kid at Heart Quilting Bee...

For sewdeerlyloved in June

and


For Midland Design in June


For Skovy in June


For Ariel Quilts in June


For Twenty-Eighth Street in July, I made two string blocks, but completely forgot to take a picture before mailing them. Doh! Maybe she will take a pick and I can link it later...

For hanies in July


For the Sew Kid at Heart II Quilting Bee...

Starting in July for aviva_hadas

and


For the BUZZCUTS Quilting Bee...

For JAmundsen in June


For NamawsBuzyQuiltn in July


For the Stash Busting International Quilting Bee...

For Sewwunderful in June


For Maydela in July

Yeah!!!

Yeehaw! I got my DQS6 quilt in the mail today. It is very bright like I like and it has tons of polka dots in it just for me!



It came from Lurline in Australia... How exciting! I really do like it a lot (can't you tell)! Now to show it off to all my friends and then find it a spot on the quilt wall! My kids are already trying to run away with it in their grimy fingers...

More things done!

So I have been busy and am excited that I am at least posting once a month... LOL

I have been working on blocks for for my sewing bees... I was already in one, another started this month and today I joined a third. I think that will be my max!

In BUZZ CUTS it was John's turn and the fabrics he sent were wonderful, but I sure had a tough time making the blocks.


For this block, I cut six 60 degree diamonds, but when I went to assemble them I had enough room to add a 7th perfectly. I cut the green too small so I had to improvise and add other fabrics around the edges to make it square and join up some of the smaller green pieces I had left over.


I am not even sure if this is a normal block, I saw it in my head and just made up the pattern as I went. I love how it turned out!

In the Sweet Dreams Bee, May was the first month and it was Carol's month. She sent 30s prints and I was lost on what to do with them as I normally do not use them. So I repeated one of the patterns I used for John and moved the colors around.



I also wanted to try something I have seen done on the DQS quilts in the past and tried quilting the leaves on the block. These are supposed to look like flowers.


I also finished Aunt Dianna's quilt and have no idea when I am going to get a chance to give it to her as we see her only every month or two. So for now it is safe in the basement crafting room.


I am halfway done making the blocks for Stan's golf quilt and hope to get the top done by the end of the month and maybe have the quilt completely done by Father's Day.

Diary of a Doll Quilt

I have finished my doll quilt for the dqs6 and thought it would be cool to post a pictorial review of the process....

Design...

Blocks Laid Out...

Finished Front...

Labeled...


Kind of fun to see the progression. I cannot mail this for another week, but I am getting it packaged tonight so it is ready. Any ideas for some fun extras to send along?

I also mailed Aunt Dianna's quilt top off to the quilter's Monday. Unfortunately, I forgot to photograph it before sending it. I will be sure to post a photo once it is home and bound.

Now I am at a loss for what to work on next, so I pulled out some fabric for some pillowcases for Ronin and am digging though my UFO pile for inspiration.

DQS6 info about me

Hi swap partner! Just wanted to give you a few hints as to what I'd like in a doll quilt! Hope this helps some!

- you can check out my Flickr favorites for quilt styles and colors that I like
- color favorites: Green, Blue, Brights
- color dislikes: dark colors or pale colors
- fabric likes: retro, modern, fun designs, novelties...Amy Butler, Heather Ross, Heather Bailey, cute Japanese, Kawaii, folksy, houses, birds, trees, polka dots, stars, mushrooms, clouds, clover, gnomes
- fabric dislikes: civil war reproductions, 30s prints, shabby chic florals, country
- doll quilt will be hung on a wall

About me: I learned to sew from my grandmother when I was 4 years old. I love making historical costumes and quilts. Only recently have I started making doll quilts and I love the ability to try out a new pattern on the smaller scale. I like many things, but mostly whimsical and fun. Most of the photos on this blog are of things I have made for other people and do not really reflect my personal favorites. My flickr has more photos and shows a wider array of what I like to make especially in my favorites.