Today's weather forecast is for snow, snow, snow. What better way to spend the day than piecing! Following a breadcrumb trail from Barbara Brackman's 'Civil War Quilts' blog this morning, I found this sweet doll quilt (circa 1895) in the North Carolina Museum of History quilt collection.
Most of last year I exercised constraint on starting new projects, but lately I've done an 'about face'. Today I'm focusing on recreating this simple, yet graphic, doll quilt. The original computes to 2" squares (23.6" x 23.8"), but I'm leaning toward 1 3/4" sq (21" sq finished) or 1 1/2" sq (18" sq finished) - whichever scrap strip pile is larger.
Barring an electrical outage, I'll post later today/tomorrow with progress - hopefully, a completed top!
It is adorable! I love doll quilts. Small commitments, so to speak!
ReplyDeleteTotally do-able and perfect for a day like today! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteNice to have a snow day sometimes. Also a big BB fan
ReplyDeleteGreat idea........we put too many restrictions on things that we shouldn't !
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're in for a fun day !
Snow days are so perfect for hibernating in the sewing room! Enjoy!
ReplyDeletehope your having fun in the sewing room watching the snow fall and making your little quilt
ReplyDeleteits a cutie!!!! can't wait to see your fabric choices
should I add it to my list too?
Kathie
I like that and the idea of the small size (I got an ADORABLE old-looking doll cradle) but think that might also be an awesome and easy quilt for Quilts of Valor if enlarged!
ReplyDeleteYour project sounds like great fun. It really appeals to me. I am following Barbara Brackman's Civil War blocks as well, and just picked out my fabric for #2.
ReplyDeleteI just love sweet little doll quilts. Did you get much snow? We won't get out of the 30's this week...brrr
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, and I love it! Looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your recreation!
ReplyDeleteHow fun...doll quilts are a great way to start the year!
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