Doll Quilt Swap

I have spent some time with medicines, knitting /and unraveling/ and lots of hours building the new crafting portal during the past week. I have created just 3 correct rows of my very special hat so far.

I still have something to show you and it is fantastic! It stays close to me so I can see it every time I lift my head from the laptop or my knitting.

I am so proud and happy to have it and to show you….  the Doll Quilt Swap Quilt Pink Trees sent me!
I usually post just one picture per post. I have to change this right now! There is so much to see and admire in this little beauty! So read on for more pictures Read the rest of this entry »

Here is a glimpse of the quilt.

It was packed and mailed few days ago and I am now waiting to see whether my partner will like it.

EDITED TO ADD: I took a picture with the top outside but I mail and store quilts folded with the back outside.

I find the back on the outside more practical /and surprising for gifts and orders/, but like the other way for pictures.

Which way of folding do you prefer?

Well, this is not my desk. But this is the most interesting activity today. The different fabrics, cut and ready to go into the top.

I have several long lists to complete and I am happy this quilt is going on schedule so far. If it is liked by my partner.. than it will be a success. I decided to make something odd and I am anxious to see how it will be accepted. So I have to finish it fast to see.

Today I almost finished the top and I like it. But that is only me. I like this odd, bright and not too stylish bunch of patches! So it is not a surprise to find out I like the top made of them, right?

I had the chance /and madness/ to enter several swaps that take place at the same time. Three of them! And a give away on mu blog at the same time…  I have completed one swap and the giveaway, but two more swaps have to be done pretty quickly.

I have finally picked up the pattern for the Doll Quilt Swap yesterday evening! This is a huge step as I was very uncertain what would be the best choice for my partner’s tastes. Hopefully I have guested something. At least I picked up a pattern I have wanted to make since I first saw it. So I will enjoy making it and this will result in a nice quilt.

The Secret Santa Swap is a different story… I was about to start five times … or more. But never felt the choice was really appropriate. Yesterday an unexpected idea hit me. So I will give it a try. I have almost no time left…

I am really anxious to start cutting and making blocks, assembling tops, quilting and packing…. I have so many ideas and patterns listed already. However, I have to make the swap entries first. And they might not be two quilts. I wll not ruine the Secret Santa surprise by telling you what it will be!

First of all, a big “Thank you!” to all of you, who commented on my #100 give away post - you are all so kind! I will reply and show all the cards later today!

Back to the swap now. I was quite vague in my likes & dislikes in the sign up message. I would like a quilt that is made with enthusiasm, care and love. So I thought I will not specify what I like /and I hardly can do this/ but give my partner absolute creative freedom instead.

However it may be difficult to start sometimes, so following a Flickr discussion idea, I am showing you here some of my favourites from the previous rounds.   These are only 36 as this is the maximum I could include. This is the only reason! They are all soo beautiful!

You can click on the button on the side bar to visit the Doll Quilt Swap blog. I modified it a bit.

And here you can check more on each of the beautiful quilts below. Read the rest of this entry »

I just finished a commission quilt and can move on to swaps!

My first swap was amazing! I really enjoyed Doll Quilt Swap 4 and I learned a lot with all these fantastic quilts and talented quilters there - gorgeous quilt, brilliant ideas, interesting techniques.

I signed for the next round too!!! You can hardly imaginе how happy I am - check here to see why.

It will be a fast swap with little time for preparing and sending the quilt, but I am sure it will be a fun one again. Read the rest of this entry »

This is the quilt I received. It is made by dearfii.

I had no chance to make a picture right after opening the envelope in the evening - a nice and colourful envelope…. and was too busy to post the pictures. It was a really hectic week so I sent the “thank you” e-mail only and quick blog entry of excitement - it took it only 5 days to arrive this time.

Fi also sent me some extras - buttons, a fabric piece and a felt apple  and a scotch tape with cars - it was the first car stamped one here. My kid like it a lot! Thank Fi! Read the rest of this entry »