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 love your blog!!! I also read "Wee Wonderfuls" blog and love the doll quilt you sent her! Also, your little quilt with the lamb is adorable. I would love to have one of your creations! Please add me to the bonnet!
Posted by: Christina | March 28, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Oh how fun. I just love to read your blog and I am officially delurking. I love your sweet doll quilts.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | March 28, 2007 at 05:58 PM
How adorable ! I'd love to be entered in your drawing! Thanks-Becky dbbynum@pld.com
Posted by: Becky | March 28, 2007 at 06:20 PM
Hi... I'd love to have one of these beauties in my home! Thanks so much.
Posted by: Patsy | March 28, 2007 at 10:34 PM
Sorry - I feel like I'm jumping on the band wagon - but I love those quilts. Mary
Posted by: andsewtosleep | March 29, 2007 at 01:27 AM
Very inspiring--great fun and gives me some fun ideas.
Posted by: Pecos bluee | March 29, 2007 at 06:22 AM
Hi - Delurking. I love your quilts! I have a little girl who would put it to good use. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Helen | March 29, 2007 at 08:07 AM
That is really awesome you are very crafty
wish I was able to do that
Missy
Posted by: | March 29, 2007 at 08:52 AM
Tres tres joli! I love the tiny qilts!
Posted by: Jane and the ducks | March 29, 2007 at 09:17 AM
What wonderful work you do! I would be very happy to win your little doll quilt to give to my mother who loves her dolls!
Posted by: Charmaine | March 29, 2007 at 09:41 AM
I love your little quilts they are little works of art. Please add my name to the hat.
Posted by: Ronnie | March 29, 2007 at 09:44 AM
Thank you for many hours of enjoyment. Best, Catherine
Posted by: catherine | March 29, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Oh, how sweet they are! I'll throw my name into the bonnet. Design walls are the best, aren't they?
Posted by: Judy | March 29, 2007 at 10:49 AM
I love doll quilts!
Would love to own and display one of yours.
I am delurking to say how much I love reading your blog and enjoy seeing all your pictures...and hopefully add your doll quilt to my collection!
thanks
Kathie
Posted by: kathie | March 29, 2007 at 11:17 AM
I would LOVE a darling doll quilt for my little girl! They appear soooo beautiful, as is your blog. By the way, just received my pink cupcake from Grace and it's beautiful!
Posted by: Holly Bulach | March 29, 2007 at 11:38 AM
just beautiful! your family is so talented and blessed. :)
Posted by: heather | March 29, 2007 at 11:38 AM
I just found your blog from the Wee Wonderfuls! So cute! Blessings on your little one!
Posted by: Sally | March 29, 2007 at 02:26 PM
wow so many people is there room for one more? they are all so lovely. i admire the work.
Posted by: Lena | March 29, 2007 at 06:18 PM
Fabulous quilts! And I'm noticing a trend in your family- things in 'miniature' (doll quilts, bakeries, cakes, pies :) Such a talented family!Love it all!
Posted by: sue | March 29, 2007 at 07:40 PM
i am new to the blogging world... and the creative blogging world has offered such inspiration! what fun i have had getting to know everyone (cyber speaking). i've always intended to make a mini quilt with my scraps - but alas, never did! maybe this is the inspiration i needed. thanks. and i'd love to be in the running for your april fools quilt.
Posted by: kim | March 30, 2007 at 06:09 AM
i am on the verge of finishing my first quilt- it is big and i have to move furniture to work on it- i'm thinking doll size is the way to go! please enter my name in your drawing.
thanks!
becky
http://sistermarybeckyi.blogspot.com
Posted by: becky | March 30, 2007 at 07:03 AM
Love love love the begin again quilt.
hope there is room for one more in your nifty name drawing machine!
Posted by: diana | March 30, 2007 at 07:59 AM
I have a design wall just like this in my quilt studio. They are so great. I love your little doll's quilt. Great job!
Posted by: Heidi | March 30, 2007 at 08:45 AM
I so wish that I was a tiny bit creative and handy. I guess I can still practice! Would love a doll quilt for my sweet little girly! Who wouldn't?
Posted by: Meg | March 30, 2007 at 09:00 AM
I adore your doll quilts! I made a couple myself a few years ago for the doll bunk beds my dad made when I was a kid. They're now in my daughters room and look pretty cute. Have a great day!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 30, 2007 at 09:09 AM
ooohhh, pick me, pick me. what a fun idea for a giveaway. thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: becky | March 30, 2007 at 09:26 AM
Delurking to join the fun! Woopee! I hope I win,I just got Blythe dolly!
Posted by: Kari | March 30, 2007 at 10:24 AM
You're very talented. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mick | March 30, 2007 at 11:20 AM
hi, vicki and grace!!
it's hannah :) cute quilts! grace, i'm writing you soon.
Posted by: Hannah | March 30, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Hope I have a chance! Beautiful work!
Posted by: Lael | March 30, 2007 at 01:37 PM
i am so late,
but going to try anyway
:)
Posted by: gkgirl | March 30, 2007 at 03:24 PM
Make me number 539 to comment! I love visiting you and admire your handiwork -- have tried to post before but it never seems to go through??
Posted by: Peggy Vonburg | March 30, 2007 at 03:38 PM
I just came over from Wee Wonderfuls. Your little doll quilts are adorable! Love your sense of color!
Posted by: smileull | March 30, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Well here I am to compliment your lovely work and throw my hat in the ring.
An ex lurker, non blogger too!
Barbara C.
Posted by: Barbara C. | March 30, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Wow!! I hope your Easter bonnet is very large to hold all these names! LOL I just found your blog today--and I love it! Your little quilts are adorable and, as a fellow embroidery and hand-stitching afficianado, I love seeing what others are up to.
Smiles, Karen
Posted by: Karen | March 30, 2007 at 10:05 PM
I have the perfect person to give the doll quilt to if I win! Much as I'd love to keep it, someone else needs one more than me.
Posted by: Robbie | March 31, 2007 at 07:39 AM
I have been visiting your blog on a regular basis for the past year or so. I do quilt myself, but would still love to own one of your lovely little quilts!
Jette
Posted by: Jette K | March 31, 2007 at 08:47 AM