Sunday, 23 June 2013

Rock a bye baby quilt

Hello on this wild and blustery day...It's a special little girls' birthday very soon, and I will be making her a rag doll, I have been looking at several kits, and books, so the rag doll (still to be named), needs a cradle. I remember seeing a lovely pale blue vintage one at an antiques market in Lancaster. She will also require a patchwork quilt, how could she not! So here are some photos of the one I have made for her....


I cut squares out, and arranged them,


I joined the squares row by row, then joined the rows up together.


I then selected material for the backing, and put a piece of wadding in between front and back. Then I pinned the layers together using quilting safety pins. I chose an all over stripes and roses pattern for the back.


I then used my trusty sewing machine to sew all three layers together, and  folded the backing to the front to  
bind the edges together. The quilt can be used both ways, and I added a row of pink flowers along the top of the backing fabric.


I also added a row of pink ric rac at the top, and pink ribbon to the bottom.



So there you have one doll quilt ready for the cradle.  I loved making this small version, so much so I will be making some more for my online shops.
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The rag doll post will be here very soon. A good thing she has a quilt to keep her warm, as I'm not sure she will have many clothes to begin with! I think the midnight oil will be burning! Please come take a look at the makes over at Handmade Monday http://handmadeharbour.blogspot.co.uk/  

Wendy x 
Posted by AliceAndFlorence at 12:36

32 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 13:08

    How very lovely. Such a lucky little girl! Liking the materials that you have used.

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  2. Wendy23 June 2013 at 13:14

    That is one very special doll quilt - something for that little girl to treasure and remember for a long time.

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  3. AliceAndFlorence23 June 2013 at 13:16

    Thank you. I might use some of the materials for the clothes, have to make the doll first though. She will be a first!
    Wendy x

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  4. Unknown23 June 2013 at 13:46

    I love that you are starting with the accessories, rather than the actual doll! Beautiful fabrics x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence23 June 2013 at 14:06

      Oh confession time! I have never made a rag doll before...so hence quilt first....
      Wendy x

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  5. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 15:20

    Very pretty quilt - must be quite satisfying as it makes up so quickly! Making the doll will be fun too though!

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 12:37

      My other quilts take much longer, so it made a change of pace!
      Wendy x

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  6. Wendy23 June 2013 at 21:50

    Your doll quilt is very pretty, love the bit of ric rac.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 12:39

      Thanks. I like adding the odd bit of decoration. Mustn't get too carried away though!
      Wendy x

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  7. Christmas Pie Crafts23 June 2013 at 23:30

    Such a pretty quilt - lots of patience needed I would think to stitch the pieces together. Look forward to seeing the rag doll. Hope you have a good week.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 12:40

      Thank you. I will need lots of patience for the doll I think.
      Wendy x

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  8. CatkinJane24 June 2013 at 01:16

    What a gorgeous little quilt, I love the fabrics you have used.
    I'm sure you'll have great fun making the rag doll :)

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 12:42

      I enjoyed making it, so will make a few more. Will have to take photos of the doll as I go along.
      Wendy x

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  9. Crafted by Carly24 June 2013 at 04:26

    I love your tiny little quilt! How sweet!
    Looking forward to seeing the dolly.....
    Carly
    x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 12:44

      It's a way to use up bits and pieces from other crafty makes too.
      Wendy x

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  10. Free Spirit Designs24 June 2013 at 05:09

    aww this is soooo cute! i love the fabrics you've used and it will be wonderful to see your rag doll complete with cosy quilt :)

    i think its a great idea to make more of these i could see them being very popular :) x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 12:46

      I shall put some up for sale and see how they go.
      Wendy x

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  11. Made in Suisse24 June 2013 at 10:54

    One lucky doll for sure! What a good idea to add ric rac to the quilt...I never thought of that but it looks pretty and helps keeping the layers together.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 12:48

      I am rather fond of ric rac. I usually add it to aprons, and bags, but it has been found on a few of my quilts!
      Wendy x

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  12. Lucy Blossom24 June 2013 at 11:18

    What an adorable quilt, can't wait to see the rag doll.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 12:50

      Thank you. I will take progress photos of the doll for my blog.
      Wendy x

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  13. Handbags by Helen24 June 2013 at 13:33

    Lovely

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  14. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 15:21

    Thank you!
    Wendy x

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  15. Unknown24 June 2013 at 15:43

    Such a pretty quilt, I bet it will get plenty of use. x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 22:42

      I hope so. There are double lines of machine stitching for added protection!
      Wendy x

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  16. Jacqui24 June 2013 at 21:52

    That is beautiful - I love the simple designs best, though having made one, I know how hard it is to get the squares to "square" up! (Well it was for me) :)

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    1. AliceAndFlorence24 June 2013 at 22:46

      I often find that slightly out of line squares come together more once they have been quilted, especially if the wadding is on the thicker side.
      Wendy x

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  17. Anonymous28 June 2013 at 04:25

    Simply beautiful.......and your blog too.
    Kim

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    1. AliceAndFlorence1 July 2013 at 14:18

      Thank you, and welcome too. Been camping, hence the delay in replying.
      Wendy x

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  18. Martha29 June 2013 at 15:21

    very nice :) it's a good idea to practise quilting on such smaller forms. I too often wonder what it is like to sew them up together, all those pieces? will they align or not? - my fear that stops me from having a go at quilting.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence1 July 2013 at 14:22

      I would encourage you to have a go. The simplest designs can often be the most effective, and the more abstract the design, the more relaxed you can be regarding how the pieces match up.
      Wendy x

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