I recently sent this off to its new home and was so happy with it, that I began making another one right away, and then another--and another. I'm on a roll.
A few works-in-progress. . .
There's not a lot of fore-thought going into what I'm doing, which is my usual mode of operandi. I just start pulling pieces out of the scrap bins and let them fall where they may. With maybe just a little tweaking.
The design wall I made last year has been such a great tool and is perfect for laying things out, standing back and analyzing. I've decided to offer some of my small quilts for sale in the coming weeks. After all, I only have so much wall space.
I also thought it would be fun to offer a freebie to celebrate the new season. It will be a surprise, for both of us, so please don't ask if you can have this one or that one, cuz I don't even know which one it will be yet. So. If you're interested in receiving one of my little handmade doll quilts, (sight unseen) just leave a comment on THIS post, and at the end of the month (March 31, 2007) I will draw one name out of a hat, I mean, Bonnet, and announce the winner on my blog with pictures of the quilt on April Fool's Day. (No foolin' either.) Offer is open to anyone, anywhere...so let's hear from you lurkers out there too.
Hi Vicki! I would love a chance to have one of your beautiful quilts! I have suddenly become entralled with quilting and embroidery--I watch all the quilting shows on PBS and I am going to take up embroidery again after not having sewn a stitch for about 25 years. Your work is lovely!
Posted by: Sharon M. | March 22, 2007 at 11:29 AM
These are so great and I love the embroidery you're doing too. I need to make a doll quilt - so sweet.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | March 22, 2007 at 11:34 AM
I love your little quilts!
Posted by: Nancy Crawford | March 22, 2007 at 11:37 AM
How exciting! I'd love one of those little quilts for my daughter's room! Absolutely beautiful! I've been admiring your blog for awhile and I must say that you make some beeeeeautiful things! Happy Spring! Natalea
Posted by: Natalea | March 22, 2007 at 11:45 AM
Here is my name for the bonnet! Thanks for all the inspiration, and a peek into your world! Lovein' it!!
Posted by: Roseanne | March 22, 2007 at 11:48 AM
I too love making little quilts....love to paper piece them. I really enjoy reading your blog....lots of eye candy.
Posted by: MsLizF | March 22, 2007 at 11:49 AM
well sho WOULDN'T want one of these sweet little quilts!?!?!
Posted by: tanaya | March 22, 2007 at 11:49 AM
Love these quilts! I really need a design wall like that, so useful...
Posted by: Sarah | March 22, 2007 at 11:54 AM
You've inspired me to reduce my stash by making little quilts...a great idea!
Posted by: Judy | March 22, 2007 at 11:56 AM
No hesitation...count me in, Vicki!!
:o)
Posted by: Dawn | March 22, 2007 at 11:57 AM
I agree, who wouldn't want one? Please count me in!
Posted by: Biscuitbear | March 22, 2007 at 12:00 PM
I've enjoyed this little glimpse into your craft room Vicki. Your design wall reminds me of the flannel boards I used to make when I was a student teacher in a pre-school once upon a time.
Love that little spring lamb made of French knots. So sweet!
Posted by: Mrs. Staggs | March 22, 2007 at 12:01 PM
These quilts are lovely!
I am all too happy to leave a comment in this post!
Posted by: Randi | March 22, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Please enter me in the easter bonnet :) I love those little beauties! I think I will have to try one my self!
Thanks so much for your thoughtful offer :)
Dana
Posted by: Dana | March 22, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Long time lurker, first time poster. Here I am, commenting in the hopes of winning an adorable doll quilt.
Your blog is just dreamy. I always see beautiful things here that provide a wealth of inspiration!
Thanks for a consistently fun read!
Kellie
acorn-cottage.blogspot.com
Posted by: kellie | March 22, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Oh count me in. I have been wanting and meaning to make a doll quilt for my daughter but well, having a non-napping 2.5 year old just doesn't leave me much time for sewing. I can knit alright but dragging the sewing machine out and taking over the dining table is never a quick task. I'll be doing a little fingers crossed dance on the draw date! Thanks.
Posted by: Siew | March 22, 2007 at 12:02 PM
I would love to be considered! I am so in love with your work.
And that sheep...adorable!!
Posted by: Mindy | March 22, 2007 at 12:03 PM
I love doll quilts if I had another baby I'd definately do a quilt wall like Hilary.I would love to be in!Now do you mean everyone this time?International shipping OK?
Posted by: Kristy | March 22, 2007 at 12:03 PM
I'm a long time lurker who has been lured out of lurkdom for the chance to win one of your adorable quilts! I adore your blog - keep up the good work! Jo
Posted by: Jo | March 22, 2007 at 12:05 PM
They are addictive aren't they? I have made 5 recently myself, and have big plans for 6 and 7 already brewing in the old brain!
Posted by: Sarah | March 22, 2007 at 12:06 PM
These doll quilts are very sweet! They remind me of the one my grandma made for my daughter 20 years ago. :o)
Posted by: Tammy in NE | March 22, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Please put my name in the bonnet too! I'd be so pleased to own something you created!
Posted by: Kathleen | March 22, 2007 at 12:15 PM
De-lurking . . after reading for over a year!!! How sad - I love your blog. Pop me in the bonnet! I am working on paper piecing a little "Grandmother's Garden" Quilt for my 5yo. dd. I should be working on spring dresses but I am determined to get this done first lol. Cheers!
Posted by: Angela | March 22, 2007 at 12:32 PM
oooh they are all so very so pretty!! I'm a lurker and I'm not commenting to be entered into the drawing. I'm commenting because I want to thank you for being such an inspiration for sewers everywhere!
Posted by: LauraJ | March 22, 2007 at 12:39 PM
I love minis and yours are great! Thank you for offering to share.
Posted by: Angela | March 22, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Oh yes I love little quilts anf things of that sort add me to the list of people who want one any one.
Posted by: sunshine | March 22, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Me, me. I want to play. I find that quite often scrap projects are the most rewarding things I make.
Posted by: Amy in TX | March 22, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Thank you for sharing these lovlies, both through photos and in person! My 3yo would love a quilt for her room and dolls, so I enter my name on her behalf! :)
Posted by: Jennifer | March 22, 2007 at 12:43 PM
I would LOVE to be entered so that my son's baby doll, Baby George could have a cute quilt to cover his almost invariably naked, anatomically correct little vinyl body!
Posted by: Lucy | March 22, 2007 at 12:44 PM
Long time lurker, long time loving your stuff! Count me in on wishing I could be the name plucked out of the bonnet!
(not requesting, just saying) The quilt with the lamb embroidery - so so sweet!
Posted by: Jill | March 22, 2007 at 12:44 PM
wow what a treat! Love your work!
Posted by: jane | March 22, 2007 at 12:45 PM
Your quilts are lovely! I'd love to toss my name into the bonnet! Thanks for offering. Cheers.
Posted by: Tammy | March 22, 2007 at 12:51 PM
*crossing my fingers*
pick me pick me pick me!
Those quilts are adorable! And I love all of the colors and combos you have picked.
Posted by: Claire | March 22, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Just beautiful work. Count me in. I just got a new sewing machine. My first project is a small quilt for a friend. Yours are so pretty. Janice
Posted by: Janice Rehmeyer | March 22, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Beautiful little quilts! Even though it's unlikely I'll recieve one of from you, I think I may be inspired to make one for my dd's dolls. Your blog is beautiful, one of my favorites!
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 22, 2007 at 12:55 PM
Ohhh such a lovely chance! I'd love to be in on it!
Posted by: pam | March 22, 2007 at 12:59 PM
How sweet, how adorable,please include me.
Thanks.
Posted by: Ginny Worden | March 22, 2007 at 01:09 PM
LOVE IT!
I have a *thing* for quilting and embroidery combined. The wee sheep is adorable!
Posted by: Dannielle | March 22, 2007 at 01:16 PM
long time lurker. I'd like to throw my name into the easter bonnet.
Posted by: heather | March 22, 2007 at 01:17 PM
I've been toying with making a doll quilt for my daughter, but yours are gorgeous!
Posted by: Alicia G. | March 22, 2007 at 01:18 PM
Everything you make is sooo beautiful that I would be honored to hang up one of your doll quilts in my home. *hint hint*
Posted by: Erica | March 22, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Absolutely adorable!! I can see how they could be addictive to make!
Posted by: Julie | March 22, 2007 at 01:28 PM
I am coming out of lurkdom! Your quilts are sooo pretty!
Love, Heather
Posted by: Heather | March 22, 2007 at 01:37 PM
Gorgeous quilts and that sheep is soooo cute. I only wish I had the patience!
small things
Posted by: alisonmc | March 22, 2007 at 01:37 PM
Your doll quilts are adorable - especially that sheep! I'm still working on my french knots - I can't imagine the patience to make a whole sheep! Please do put my name in the bonnet - and how sweet and generous of you to do this - thanks!
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 22, 2007 at 01:46 PM
I LOVE the embroidered sheep..how cute, is it all french knots?
Posted by: Marianne | March 22, 2007 at 01:53 PM
I'm in! You're such a sweetie! Everything you make is adorable. :o)
Posted by: jenny b harris | March 22, 2007 at 01:56 PM
oh, french knots...what could be better?
the quilt that you made for hillary is just amazing! how very sweet of you. :)
Posted by: cathygaubert | March 22, 2007 at 01:57 PM
I just cruised by from Wee Wonderfuls and have got to say, These are AMAZING! Please add my name to the bonnet!
Posted by: *Emy | March 22, 2007 at 02:01 PM
Just adorable!! Please throw my name in the bonnet!!
Posted by: Bonney | March 22, 2007 at 02:02 PM
HI, I really love all your quilts and I love the bright colors in the quilt you sent for Hilary!
Posted by: Veronica | March 22, 2007 at 02:02 PM
Your quilts are too cute! : ] Great job on them all.
Posted by: Tylar | March 22, 2007 at 02:03 PM
very cute!
Posted by: lera | March 22, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Pick Me!
Posted by: RD Mama | March 22, 2007 at 02:07 PM
Just hopped over from WW. Your quilts are adorable and i'd love the chance to win one!
Really pleased to have another blog to add to the list full of crafty goodness :o)
Posted by: Nicki | March 22, 2007 at 02:08 PM
Ooh, this would be the perfect birthday present for me!!!
Posted by: P-la | March 22, 2007 at 02:13 PM
First time poster, but I love your work! Of course I would love be added to your bonnet! :)
Posted by: mari | March 22, 2007 at 02:17 PM
how cute is that? love it!
Posted by: Sara | March 22, 2007 at 02:19 PM
What beautiful doll quilts. Please post pictures of all that you've made!
Posted by: bethandbroe | March 22, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Love your blog! I would love to have one of your little quilts.
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | March 22, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Have my fingers crossed!
Posted by: Mercedes | March 22, 2007 at 02:26 PM
Ooo its my first visit to your blog and i love it! Thank you for the chance to win one of your wonderful quilts, they are beautiful, one day i hope to be as talented. Until then, i shall hope to be the name picked out of your easter bonnet!
Posted by: Jess | March 22, 2007 at 02:27 PM
Oh, I'm in! You do beautiful work and this is a wonderful blog...
Posted by: Beth | March 22, 2007 at 02:27 PM
Those are just the most precious things I have ever seen. I would love to be entered for your draw.
Posted by: Ros | March 22, 2007 at 02:31 PM
Your little quilts are truly works of art.
Posted by: April | March 22, 2007 at 02:33 PM
daffodils are poking their heads up here in Delaware...I would love a doll quilt to remind me of spring!
Posted by: picklemommy | March 22, 2007 at 02:35 PM
OOH, count me in please! Enjoy your blog so much. I'm working a quilt for my daughter now. It's for her toddler bed and is my first "real" quilt. Your little quilts inspire me to get it finished!
Posted by: rachel | March 22, 2007 at 02:35 PM
Beautiful little things! Count me in, please!
Posted by: Alicia A. | March 22, 2007 at 02:40 PM
How can I not be number seventyone to enter for this chance to recieve such a good thing? No way would I miss this. They are all lovely, the one you gave to Hillary, too! Please come soon, strawberry season!
Posted by: strikkelise | March 22, 2007 at 02:41 PM
Yay! Put me in, please!
So exciting!
Posted by: Stacia | March 22, 2007 at 02:42 PM
Love your sweet little quilts.
Stacie
Posted by: Stacie | March 22, 2007 at 02:43 PM
Count me in...they are lovely.
Posted by: Rosemary P. | March 22, 2007 at 02:44 PM
Another lurker who enjoys your work...I'd love to be included. Thanks!
Posted by: Liane | March 22, 2007 at 02:46 PM
::delurking here::
those mini quilts are so wonderful! please include me in your draw. <3
Posted by: Jenny | March 22, 2007 at 02:47 PM
The quilts are so cute. I love that you use random fabrics and pattern. Count me in on the drawing, please!
Posted by: coloradogigi | March 22, 2007 at 02:49 PM
EEEK! They are too gorgeous not to comment!! Thanks so much for doing this :)
Posted by: jennicakes | March 22, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Wow. Not missing this chance. Very good of you. And I don't even have to write Twenty-five Words or Less? Yipeee. Have a good weekend.franx
Posted by: Frances | March 22, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Count me in that draw too :)
Posted by: Jenny Young | March 22, 2007 at 02:54 PM
HI Vicki~~ Just putting my name in the hat....so to speak! Hope the corners of your home have been a refuge for you. Spring calls us outdoors here in the Southeast!
Have to find a corner outside on my porch now!
Bonnie
Charlotte
Posted by: Bonnie Buckingham | March 22, 2007 at 02:58 PM
I'm delurking here.
Love those mini quilts! Gorgeous! Can I comment a hundred times to increase my chances!?
Posted by: Monica Andrade | March 22, 2007 at 03:00 PM
Beautiful quilts! I'm bouncing around the web hoping all these cute quilts will motivate me to finally use my boys' baby clothing to make one or two of these wonderful creations. I have two new nieces so what better time to start creating doll quilts than now : )! If I'm lucky to receive one from your drawing I hope I will be able to get the ball rolling!
Posted by: Melissa Daly | March 22, 2007 at 03:01 PM
Count me in too please! Your little quilts are gorgeous!
Posted by: Nicola Manning | March 22, 2007 at 03:02 PM
How wonderful it would be to have a piece of art made by one of my favorite bloggers!
::crosses fingers::
Posted by: Sarah | March 22, 2007 at 03:02 PM
Oooh, how can anyone resist those beauties? Please put my name in the bonnet!
Posted by: Sasha | March 22, 2007 at 03:07 PM
What a treat! You've inspired me to pull out my (bulging) scrap bag and see what emerges.
Posted by: Holly | March 22, 2007 at 03:08 PM
Do you have a bonnet big enough for all these names. The little quilts look lovely. I haven't made lambkin yet, I making a little rabbit first.
Posted by: little jenny wren | March 22, 2007 at 03:13 PM
I love love love the little embroidered lambie! What great fat french knots. Really adorable quilts and I hope I win!
Posted by: Brooke | March 22, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Sign me up for the drawing! I've not yet done any quilting, but once I finish up some cross stitch projects I plan on trying my hand at it. Your quilts are lovely!
Posted by: stacey | March 22, 2007 at 03:16 PM
I would love one of your gorgeous doll quilts!
Posted by: Posey | March 22, 2007 at 03:16 PM
Not that I would try to influence your decision, but the 31st is my birthday (and it's a BIG one) :o)
Your little quilts are so very cute!
Posted by: marné | March 22, 2007 at 03:17 PM
I'd love to be considered to be put in the hat too ... the one you sent hilary was so bright and beautiful!
Posted by: Abby | March 22, 2007 at 03:20 PM
what a sweet little lamb on that sweet little quilti
Posted by: hilde | March 22, 2007 at 03:21 PM
Count me in too! Those are adorable. I love the lamb. The colors are inspiring.
Posted by: Danielle | March 22, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Found you through wee wonderfuls - love the little quilts!
Posted by: Carla | March 22, 2007 at 03:25 PM
Very adorable! And inspirational. Please add my name to the mix! Thank you.
Posted by: Sara | March 22, 2007 at 03:28 PM
Oh my gosh! How incredibly sweet and generous of you! (Crossing fingers and toes!)
Posted by: Kari | March 22, 2007 at 03:29 PM
Let it be me --Oh let it be Me
Blessings to you for being SO generous
Posted by: IslandMumma2Seven | March 22, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Count me in! These are just too cute not to be in the running to get one. You are making some serious cute there. Good job!
Posted by: Stephanie Cullison | March 22, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Ooooooh I want to win one! Love your blog, I need a craft room...
Posted by: jen | March 22, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Throwing my name into what appears to be a very crowded bonnet. They are really gorgeous.
Posted by: Madeline | March 22, 2007 at 03:33 PM