While visiting others’ blogs yesterday, I came across a post from Debbie at Stitchin' Therapy calling for help with doll quilts that will be paired with cradles and doll beds for gifts to children in special need situations. I had tidied up my quilting closet last week and found several small remnants of child appropriate fabric that I had wondered about how to use. Without having any real design in mind, I sliced and diced the pieces and came up with this.
Debbie said it was not necessary to bind the quilts. She recommended turning them inside out. The one time I tried that method turned out to be an embarrassment so I went ahead and added binding. After I had committed to that strategy, Debbie posted an excellent tutorial on how to finish a quilt using her recommendation. Oh well, next time I am in the same position, I will know where to go for guidance.
It shouldn’t take long to do the hand work tonight. I still enjoy doing the handwork on a binding. I know that like so many of my quilting friends, the day will come when my hands won’t be able to handle the strain. For the time being, I will enjoy the process.
As I type this, I can hear an owl calling outside my window. It is still dark here and very peaceful, Even the doggies are still sacked out.
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5 comments:
How precious is this top! I love it and really appreciate you taking the time to bind and complete it. You have your Mrs. Claus on. Thank you so much.
Oh, I love it... so bright and cheerful! It will look lovely on a doll bed or in a cradle!
This is darling! And thank you for that link -- I'm going to go check it out, now! :)
Very cute and cheerful--perfect for an ever-smiling dolly to treasure :)
thanks for letting us know...i contacted Debbie and am sending a few out today!!
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