Sunday, July 4, 2010

Another antique doll quilt

Here's another doll quilt from Childhood Treasures (page 27) by Merikay Waldvogel that I just love.  It is a simple 4-patch with a fantastic chintz border.  It dates to ca. 1850.  I reproduced it with my antique fabrics as close as I could.  I don't have any 1850 chintz (and if I did, that is something I would not cut up) so I used an early 20th century (maybe ca. 1920) large scale print for the border.  I don't often get to show off such a print in my little quilts so I am enjoying this one.  My quilt measures 12.5" x 13".

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17 comments:

  1. ChristineJuly 4, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful as always! :)

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  2. Sandra HendersonJuly 4, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    I love this little bed!~and the quilt is so cute. I have enjoyed catching up on your blog this morning... I hope you have a very nice Independence Day! :)
    XO

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  3. HomeSpunPrimsJuly 4, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Another wonderful rendition of an antique doll quilt Ann! The border fabric is similar enough in scale that it looks very much like the original. Love that little bed too.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 4, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    It's beautiful as always. You really amaze me. Happy 4th of July.

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  5. AnnetteJuly 4, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Your quilt is so just darling. Destined to be a treasure many years from now just as the original is.

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  6. BethJuly 4, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Another winning quilt. Looks so cute on your bed (well not your bed.... yor doll bed).
    Happy 4th

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  7. ---"Love"July 4, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Again, I'm amazed at the simplicity of your little quilts; yet they are always eye-catchers! ---"Love"

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  8. a good yarnJuly 5, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Great match on prints Ann! Another stunnig little quilt and it looks delightful on the doll bed. You are flying through the projects. Ann :-)

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  9. BarbJuly 5, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    oh, this little 4patch is so sweet and I love the bed too!

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  10. Marsha BJuly 5, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Another beautiful little treasure!

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  11. UnknownJuly 7, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    Nice choice on the big print to make do for the chintz. I love your stuff;)
    Happy Quilting!!

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  12. Lee Prairie DesignsJuly 13, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Very cute doll bed and quilt! I collect dolls and doll beds and love to make quilts for them. I am a new blogger and found your blog through another. Love your blog! I will visit you again soon and become a follower. I have been sewing and quilting for many years. My mother owned a fabric shop here in Des Moines, Iowa for 25 years ---We had lots of good times together working side by side. Best wishes to you and I hope you visit me. Carolyn

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  13. LouiseSeptember 11, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Beautiful! I have that book and just discovered your blog, which will become one of favorites. So inspiring and such eye candy!
    Louise

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  14. LynnSeptember 13, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Wonderful little quilt. Just found your blog.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  15. MiriSeptember 14, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful! I too just found your blog.

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  16. CherylSeptember 16, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    So sweet and petite. The antique chintz border and the plaid! Wonderful!

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  17. LucySeptember 20, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Really, really beautiful. I love this book too!

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