Check out this page from another favorite library book of mine, Collecting American Country.
A wall of antique doll quilts. I love it! I love the idea of making a slew of delicate, small scale, possibly even handsewn, geometric quilts and then arranging them as one big work of art on the wall. Problem is I have no blank walls. I may have to start on one anyway.
A captivating gang of 24 huggable, lovable creatures to sew—from classics like Margot, a topsy-turvy doll, and the button-jointed teddy bear Bjorn Bjornson, to irresistible Evelyn, a wool felt inchworm decked out in mod glasses and a kerchief, and Koji, a fiercely cute spiked softie monster. There’s something for everyone here—from kids to grown-ups and from beginning sewers to advanced dollmakers. Published by STC Craft, August, 2010.
I’m totally in love with the 3 “Little Quilts” books I have. I keep wanting to make one but let other projects get in the way. If you ever decide to go ahead and make one, I’ll join you 🙂
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What a great idea for wall art. You could really put those anywhere. I think that’s especially good for those odd shaped walls where a traditional framed picture just doesn’t work.
Aww man! I love ANYTHING mini- I think you must make room for a blank wall.. so cute!
Oooh, that’s a collection I’d kill for.
I LOVE this! Can’t you just see some small embroidered quilts on that wall?
Beautiful! I also love the Little Quilts books. Perhaps we should start an online Little Quilting Bee.
You’re welcome! 🙂
I love the little doll quilts! I have one quilt block done like that, the block was made in the 30’s for some abandoned quilt. I backed & quilted it and hung it up in my kitchen. It looks really great- I’d love to have more.
I’d be all about a little quiltin bee!
oh my god. small quilts. a wall of them.
heart attack now.
if you get the wall can i come see it?
That is beautiful. I especially like the one that is framed byt the doorway.
Wouldn’t this be a fun swap idea. Put a size constraint and swap mini quilts.
could be embroidery,cross stitch, patchwork, theme, or artquilt. I do love all the patchwork though. Maybe 1 pattern and interpret colors/scale.
If anyone is interested email me
teresahome@juno.com
Have a beautiful day.
doll quilts = true love
wonderful! i wonder how they hung them?!
Little quilts are so gratifying. You can get them done relatively quickly and you get to make many many fabric combinations. Somehow it appeals to the instant gratification part of quilting. Oh, yeah, and it makes it way easy to hand-quilt them as well. I love it because it can be so primal and bare-bones. Kind of what quilting started out as. Super perfect idea!
Smiles,
Heather
Adore it. You are so turning me on to the whole modern furniture with vintage trimmings look. Love it!
Adore it. You are so turning me on to the whole modern furniture with vintage trimmings look. Love it!
This is exactly what I need to do with all my fat quarters that are just waiting to be used. What a great idea. I really don’t have the stamina to make the large bed quilts anymore… let alone the room.
I have half a dozen blank walls (I’m underestimating out of shame) and you’re welcome to borrow one.
Actually, this is very inspiring. I think I could go for this idea.
I was happy to see this wall and to here of your interest in small-scale quilts because that has been an interest of mine as well! I am attempting a queen size quilt as a wedding gift for my son and his wife-to-be. I’m not an experienced quilter by any means and have felt overwhelmed at times! But, I am getting the quilting bug, and small, hand-stitched ones seem very appealing to me.
Oh, yes, please. I’d clear a wall for that anyday. What a great pic! Thanks!
I Love this wall, I am always making little blocks but I never seem to get them into quilts, but this post may put my butt into gear and get those UFO’s finished up. You have such a great blog, lots of great ideas. Thanks for letting us peek inside your sewing room.
I love this! Thanks for sharing the wonderful inspiration. I am thinking of doing this in my craft room. I like the idea of the instant gratification that a smaller quilt project can bring. Your blog is great! I’ve been reading for awhile and I am always inspired. Thanks!
Hi OYY! This was nice. A godd idea foir all of us. Thanks.Irmelin
“The Complete Miniature Quilt Book” by Dinah Travis is a good book, too. There are several used copies on line if you search by title.
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