Here's the doll quilt that I made for my secret partner. In her list of preferences, she said that she loves all colors (except purple) and that she studied fibers in art school. It sounds like an awesome field to study, doesn't it?
I based the quilt for her on these two pictures she favorite-ed in her flickr photostream: here and here. I used a combination of 2" and 4" mitered squares to come up with the quilt design. Four of the smaller blocks are equal to the size of one large block. The final quilt size is about 16" x 20".
For the backing, I used leftover mini squares from the front (these squares were cut to 1.5") and leftover fabric. I attached a "label" using this (adapted) method seen at Lady Harvatine last year.
I hope my partner likes it! It was a lot of fun to put together a quilt on this small scale!
i love it!!!!!!
Posted by: RosaMaría | 31 August 2009 at 11:32 AM
Love the color and design!!! Great job!!! The label is a neat idea. Very cool!
Posted by: Stephanie | 31 August 2009 at 11:44 AM
Gorgeous colors, this is really beautiful.
Posted by: shannon | 31 August 2009 at 11:51 AM
It is wonderful! I am sure she will love it. It looks like something that would fit right in with her faves.
Posted by: Trisha | 31 August 2009 at 11:56 AM
The colors and design are divine! Love the back as much as the front, and that corner makes it!
Posted by: willy-nilly | 31 August 2009 at 12:41 PM
that is so rad.
Posted by: jenny | 31 August 2009 at 01:00 PM
I want to study fiber--that is really too cool! I love how it turned out--awesome!
Posted by: jessica | 31 August 2009 at 02:14 PM
it's amazing! i love all the solids. and the half square blocks. i can't imagine her not LOVING it!!!
Posted by: amandajean | 31 August 2009 at 02:26 PM
You know I was already composing a comment in my head before I got to the nice little shout out! Thank you so much for doing that.
I absolutely love this design. I'm amazed at how varied and random it looks despite being only two blocks. You've balanced the colors perfectly!
Posted by: Liz Harvatine | 31 August 2009 at 02:34 PM
It's gorgeous little quilt! Love the design and the saturated color palette especially. I'm currently working (struggling) with a quilt using solids - I'm using some similar colors.
Posted by: Claudia | 31 August 2009 at 04:42 PM
Um, you are awesome! I'm really wanting to do a quilt in all solids... :)
Posted by: ~Michelle~ | 31 August 2009 at 05:00 PM
I think you made 2 doll quilts in one!
Cool - Christine
Posted by: Christine | 31 August 2009 at 05:39 PM
it's completely beautiful- i am sure she will love it!
i love how you used her flickr favorites to come up with the design- what a sweet and thoughtful idea!
Posted by: CMV | 31 August 2009 at 05:59 PM
Oh, I love this! And the back is just as stellar as the front! I'd have to find a way to hang it so that both sides could be displayed. VERY cool.
Posted by: Tracy in SW WA | 31 August 2009 at 10:25 PM
Beautiful! I like it a lot!
Posted by: caitlyn | 31 August 2009 at 10:47 PM
LOVE it! Excellent job. Very graphic and colorful!
Posted by: Allie | 01 September 2009 at 12:28 AM
I love it! The solids are great, and love your quilting :)
Posted by: Amy - parkcitygirl | 01 September 2009 at 11:48 AM
This is SO, SO fabulous. In all ways. Love it.
Posted by: MichelleB | 01 September 2009 at 12:41 PM
What a lucky partner! This is such a beautiful little quilt-- in design and colors!
Posted by: jenclair | 01 September 2009 at 01:31 PM
Woooho. The colors are so bright and beautiful. Loving it.
Posted by: Rima Aranha | 01 September 2009 at 01:37 PM
Oh Rebekah! This is sooo great. I love it!
Posted by: erica | 01 September 2009 at 11:41 PM
Beautiful strong graphic effect. Wonderful little quilt!
Posted by: Terrie Sandelin | 03 September 2009 at 10:17 AM
this is amazing! love the bright bright colors.
Posted by: melissa | 03 September 2009 at 12:01 PM
it is so so so cute! utterly lovely!
Posted by: montague | 03 September 2009 at 01:28 PM
Wow! Both the pattern design and color layout are great! Lovely.
Posted by: abmatic | 12 September 2009 at 02:29 AM
this is gorgeous...i need to get out those solids! inspired me again!!
Posted by: jacquie | 19 September 2009 at 10:37 AM