I bought the re-print of Kathleen Tracy's book American Doll Quilts recently and decided to start off with a very easy one - project no 4 Prairies Quilt. You cannot get much easier than a four patch so it was a nice relaxing introduction to this little book of 16 projects.
I used some indigo, some rusty reds and some shirting fabric. I didn't have a suitable blue check for the border so stuck with a rusty colour instead and bound it off with just enough indigo print. The back is a repro in rusty red too but I forgot to take a photo of that.
My first finish in August! But hopefully not my last....I think I am going to have fun with these little quilt projects through the ages. I have my eye on a little thirties inspired Dresden plate quilt next...
Okay now I understand the attraction of doll quilts - I'm sorry I just didn't get it before!
Nicky
I used some indigo, some rusty reds and some shirting fabric. I didn't have a suitable blue check for the border so stuck with a rusty colour instead and bound it off with just enough indigo print. The back is a repro in rusty red too but I forgot to take a photo of that.
The quilting couldn't be easier straight lines through the centres of each square which gives it a cute dimpled effect. Now as it is a doll quilt I thought I should photograph it with a doll! So here is an Edwardian style doll I made in my teens - she looks a bit posh for this prairie style quilt doesn't she.... ?
It might just look a bit better in sepia but then you miss the colours!
My first finish in August! But hopefully not my last....I think I am going to have fun with these little quilt projects through the ages. I have my eye on a little thirties inspired Dresden plate quilt next...
Okay now I understand the attraction of doll quilts - I'm sorry I just didn't get it before!
Nicky
