Doll Quilt Swap 8 - My Quilt Arrived!

 

Check out the cute little doll quilt that arrived from my secret partner from Doll Quilt Swap 8 (DQS8)!  It came all the way from Australia.

You should read her story...this quilt and it's maker have really been through a lot!  She's probably happy to see it off and I'm happy it is hanging on my wall!  The fabrics are mostly polka dots, red and blue.  They are bright and happy, especially with all that white fabric. 

It fits perfectly right above my picture next to my computer.   Thanks so much Christina!

DQS8 - Dresden Plate

Here's my completed doll quilt swap quilt.  It measures 16 by 16.  It was so fun to put together.  My first time to attempt a Dresden Plate.  I won the template at our Christmas quilt group meeting.  This is my second project to make from the template.  The first one was when I made my sister's Christmas gift. And this is very different!

Check out the beautiful fabric on the back!  I just need to do a label and when the shipping date arrives, it'll be on it's way!

Until then, I might just hang it on my wall and pretend it's mine.

Doll Quilt Swap 8 progress

Found a bit of time this morning to start sewing on my DQS8 project.  Hope it turns out like I'm envisioning!

Swappin'

I've got some quilt swaps going again and it feels great.

I didn't do much sewing at the end of last year, I don't know if I was burned out on sewing, or life, or what.  But I've missed sewing and doing swaps so I joined in on the fun over at the 6"-12" mini quilt trading swap on flickr.

For January they were doing a valentine sampler mini swap.  My partner got started right away and had my quilt to me in the mail by the 6th!  Isn't it cute?

 

So I got busy working on hers this week and mailed it off today.  Since she hasn't received hers yet, I'll just show a little sneak peek:

As soon as I hear that she has received it I'll reveal the whole thing.

I'm also participating in Doll Quilt Swap 8 (DQS8).  This will be my 5th round participating in this swap.  It is such fun because partners are a secret.  You don't know who has your name until your little quilt arrives in the mail.  Right now we're just waiting to hear from our swap mamas to find out who we are matched up with.

Once I hear I'll stalk him/her to figure out what she/he likes and dislikes and try to make a quilt that he/she will love!  Last round the quilt I sent was never acknowledged, which was pretty disappointing.  I hope whoever gets my quilt this time will let me know it was received.

A little note to the person who gets matched up with me:

You can check out my favorites over on flickr to get an idea of what I like.  I just love little quilts, so have fun with it and I'm sure I'll love whatever you make for me.