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Thursday, March 17, 2011

My first doll quilt swap

Christine has been hosting a doll quilt swap with two rounds. I jumped right in and thought about it later and boy oh boy, who knew that I'd like doing it so much. Now I get to show off what I got in the mail from my swap partner Barb.
The quilt was inside this project envelope, I thought that was cool, I love the retro cherry fabric and the ric rac.
Am I lucky or what!? I adore what she made especially for me. The applique is beautifully executed and so is the hand quilting. I love the fabrics and colours and this one is perfect to go with my few dolly quilts on the wall.
 Barb is an expert at doll quilts, she's made many of them and always puts a fun fabric on the back.
If you haven't seen what I sent in exchange on Barb's blog, here it is and you can see much better photos on her blog here. I really am quite envious of the antique doll bed she has. This basket quilt has two inch blocks in case you were wondering.
Here's a real doll in a bigger quilt. That's my nearly two year old step granddaughter Beth playing at my house. I can never catch her not pulling a funny face when I bring the camera out. She really is so sweet and a bit shy.

30 comments:

  1. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyMarch 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    The quilt you recieved is lovely! I love the baskets quilt you made for your partner!

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  2. ShirleyMarch 17, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Lovely show and tell Janet and what a little cutie wrapped up in her quilt.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    That's a very special little quilt. Barb has done a beautiful job (not surprising really). I popped over to Barb see yours and it too is stunning. Two peas in a pod really...

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  4. Chookyblue......March 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    wow both the quilts are gorgeous........can't believe how small your blocks are.........looking forward to seeing what the other girls did to........

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  5. BarbMarch 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I love your lifesized doll, adorable...those quilts are amazing...

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  6. KaarenMarch 17, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I'm soooo envious. I L-O-V-E doll quilts and the one you made and also the one received are to die for!

    I's love to join in the next one. What fun!

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  7. JanetMarch 17, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Beautiful doll quilt. You both did a great job.
    Your Granddaughter is a cutie pie.

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  8. Pinkadot QuiltsMarch 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Both of the quilts are gorgeous. I really like your red and white and can't wait to see the quilts in NY. Your real life "doll" looks adorable wrapped in the quilt!

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  9. Abby and StephanieMarch 17, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Sweet doll quilts given and received. Your basket quilt looks perfect on the little doll bed. However the cutest doll of all is the one in the last photo!

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  10. Oops-LahMarch 17, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    What a cute idea to give a quilt in its own little bag/envelope. What a dear little quilt and the quilt you made for Barb is just divine!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Janet both quilts are stunning and so is the little one

    cheers
    Christine

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  12. CherylMarch 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Lucky you! Beautiful doll quilt and even cuter doll in the quilt!

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  13. ThimbleannaMarch 18, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Wow -- Barb's quilt is gorgeous too! It looks like you two were perfectly matched -- I love it when that happens!

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  14. LoriMarch 18, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    That is so adorable Janet! It has been a fantastic swap!!
    Beth is so cute playing in your quilts. I bet she loves going to g-mas.

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  15. imquilternityMarch 18, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Both of those quilts are truly lovely! And such work went into both. Hand quilting? Wow! Your little step granddaughter is really quite the cutie! I'll bet she's a lot of fun!!

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  16. rilojaneMarch 18, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Where in the world is that playing card fabric from??? I love it! Thanks for the fun stuff to look at. Everything is beautifully done.

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  17. Carrie P.March 18, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Oh, the quilt you received is so pretty and so it the little bag. I love the one you sent out too. 2" wow!

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  18. CrispyMarch 18, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Oh what a beautiful doll quilt you received from Barb!! I've been dying to find out what she sent you after seeing your beautiful doll quilt on her blog. You two were perfectly matched on this exchange :0)

    Crispy

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  19. JanMarch 18, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    As I just commented on Barb's post, that's a dream team swap...the two of you! What a lucky pairing for you both. Wonderful quilts!

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  20. JanetMarch 18, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    What a cutie wrapped up in the quilt :0)
    You and Barb exchanged 2 marvelous doll quilts!

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  21. Ivory SpringMarch 18, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    That doll quilt is absolutely adorable, Janet! You are amazing.

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  22. BarbMarch 18, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Your granddaughter is sooo sweet in that quilt!

    I should mention that the fabrib "envelope" was given to me by my friend, Diane, of Persnickety. I received a book in it. It's been in my "pass along the fun" file for the right occasion and this swap was the perfect one.

    It was wonderful to swap with you Janet!

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  23. MeredithMarch 18, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    It is so nice the two of you were swap partners. I like the photo of your cutie.

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  24. NedraMarch 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    What a fun swap. I've always wanted to make a red and white quilt.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    What beautiful dolls quilts they are stunning,well done.

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  26. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I Love the way your little quilt arrived in it's own little envelope & a Pretty one at that...
    Your quilt is Gorgeous with those little red baskets..
    Both are a Beautiful Exchange...
    looking forward to see what you make for next month....
    cheers

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  27. libbyquilterMarch 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    fabulous doll quilts~!!~
    you two were a match made in heaven~lol~!

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  28. Ann ChampionMarch 19, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    You and Barb were a good pairing. You both made such wonderful quilts!
    The project bag is cute too.

    Beth is a cutie! :)

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  29. DoloresMarch 19, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    And the doll quilt you received is hand quilted. Wonderful.

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  30. LisaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Janet, what a wonderful quilt you gt! I just love it, and the one you gave her is equally as beautiful. I can't get over that backing fabric.

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