Thursday, June 14, 2012

Doll Quilt Swap

I am a member of a Modern Quilt Guild. I joined in a doll quilt swap. We were assigned partners which was a secret. I knew who I was making for but did not know who was making one for me. My partner, Kim, likes turquoise, green, orange, and birds. So this is my little creation. I didn't take the measurements but it approximately 12"x 16". Of course I had to do some applique. The bird and flower design both came out of the volume 4 of the Quiltmakers 100 blocks magazine. I used a technique for the background from a quilt that was in the June 2012 issue of American Patchwork and Quilting magazine. I also did some big stitch hand quilting. You will notice that there is not any binding. That is because I tried something new. It is called knife edge binding. Kim seemed very pleased when she opened her package with this little quilt in it.
Ania is the person who made my quilt. The only request I had was that there be some green fabric and it be a 12" square. I wanted my little quilt to hang on my table topper hanger. It fits and look beautiful. Thanks so much Ania.
With Passion,
Carrie P.

26 comments:

Lucky Duck Dreams said...

Both are beautiful! I was blown away by the talent in our group! I really need to practice my machine quilting!

Kelly said...

Love both of these! Maybe you could give us a quick demo on the knife-edge sometime!

Nanette Merrill said...

Well it turned out really cute. Especially I like the flowers. The quilting makes them pop.

Rosemary Dickinson said...

Both quilts are simply adorable! Such beautiful applique! Love them!

Karen said...

The little quilt has a fresh and modern look which would probably be the goal since it is for a member of the "Modern Quilt Guild". Cute piece. And you tried some different techniques.

Ivory Spring said...

Adorable!!!

Darlene said...

Very sweet, indeed!

Teresa said...

So cute and lvoe the little birds in each one.

Brandie said...

That is sew cute! Adorable! You are lucky girls.

Lynn said...

I love both quilts!! And birds on both - really adorable. Seems like a perfect swap to me!!

Heather said...

Both quilts are so adorable and I love the birds. The two almost look as if they were made to go together.

Abby and Stephanie said...

Cute as can be, both of them.

Browndirtcottage said...

These are both so cute, I'm just starry eyed over them! Good eye candy!!

~Kris~ said...

They are both so cute and fun. You gifter must know you pretty well.

Aunt 'Reen said...

Wow, both of these little quilts are really beautiful! I love how you have yours displayed in that adorable hanger - it looks awesome on display!

Janet said...

What sweet little quilts!! They look like they would go very well together :0) Love your little table topper hanger - what a great idea!

Candace said...

I'd say both are absolutely adorable, Carrie!
Cheers!

marina said...

what lovely bright and cheery mini's.
Love the flowers they looks so effective.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Oh my gosh Carrie! How beautiful they both are and what a fun swap!

Sharon said...

They are both beautiful! I've never heard of knife edge binding, so I'm going to click on your link. :)

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

What sweet little quilts!

Unknown said...

Well done to both quilters!

Missie of Traditional Primitives said...

What a sweet little quilt! One of the cutest I've seen for the standing hangers...

Simone de Klerk said...

Both very pretty and special. Is it coincidence, that both birds are orange and use similar colors?

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

That is a beautiful table quilt...I want one too.

Smiles,
Kelly

Miss Hillbilly said...

That is so cute!