My daughter, Lily, will be attending her best friend's birthday party in a week or so. Brooke is turning 5 and loves baby dolls. Lily thought she'd like a doll quilt. This is sweet coming from Lily who has no use for doll quilts herself. She requested a butterfly quilt. I used this tutorial for wonky 6" butterfly blocks. Brooke is the type of girl who, at age 4, pulls her own hair into multiple pony tails all over her head. And she comes to dance class in striped tights and a purple fleece when everyone else is wearing black and pink leotards. Lily and I wanted to express her quirkiness in a quilt. We started with the multicolored polka dot fabric and then picked others that coordinated. I added button heads and embroidery floss antennae. It was a fun and quick project. This afternoon, Lily is determined to stuff the matching pillow ALL BY HERSELF.
I put together this paper pieced daffodil block for a special quilting project for a Flickr friend who is going through a difficult time. It measures 3 1/2" wide by 6 1/2" high. It just sings spring to me! I used this free pattern.
And finally, I have received lots of questions about the material that I used in yesterday's post. It is made by David Textiles, Inc. and is available in the novelty quilting section of JoAnns. It is called "Chef Words" according to my receipt.
LOVE the doll quilt!!! The daffodil is so happy and springy, I hope it brings a smile to her face!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift!
ReplyDeleteI really, really feel the need to get some of that fabric. As if Joann's hasn't gotten enough of my money in the last couple of weeks...
Doncha just love quirky kids?
ReplyDeleteAS always your work is spectacular!
If the wee girl is really good at stuffing I'd like to hire her--I detest doing that ;)
Love the quilt, and the daffodil is so cute as well :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that quilt is so adorable! I love the colors and wonkyness of it!
ReplyDeleteThe flower is awesome. My aunt used to send them every spring before she passed away. Might have to try one and frame it.
I just love the daffodil block!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the free pattern link!
Love it all! I will have to make some wonky butterflies for sure.
ReplyDeleteI have never paper pieced before - I'll have to try it!
-Jennifer
allthingsbelle.blogspot.com
How great that Lily got to be part of the creative process, good for you! I'm sure the birthday girl will love such a sweet set.
ReplyDeleteI love the daffodil; it's a rather unexpected quilt design, too, which adds to its charm.
super cute little quilt! and that chef words print is great. joann's has been carrying some good stuff lately!
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely lovely quilt - puts mine quite into the shade!
ReplyDeletePomona x
Nice idea for the doll quilt and it turned out well -- sure it will be a big hit.
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love the daffodil block -- maybe a framed wall hanging for spring?
Oh how lovely - both the doll quilt and the daffodil! I like that fabric too - wonder why you can't use it for children's sleepwear?!?
ReplyDeleteSWEEEEEEEET! Oh my gosh, the butterfly quilt turned out SO SWEET! :-) I have no doubt that Miss Brooke will love it!
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