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Dean’s Cloth Book Doll Quilt — Giveaway

Posted on September 17, 2013October 30, 2014 by Martha

This morning I finished quilting my Dean’s Cloth Book doll quilt, and I think it turned out just fine.  It’s been many months since I have done any hand quilting, and I’m so excited that I was able to stitch without problems.  I am becoming accustomed to quilting with a wrist brace, and I think it’s helpful to wear it when I’m quilting, as well as sleeping.

So . . . to celebrate my return to quilting and a pain free quilting session, I am giving away this doll quilt.  Here’s how I described the top in an earlier post:

For this little top I used two vintage cloth books published in the UK by Dean’s Rag Book Co.  The company began in 1903 producing small books printed on muslin that they advertised as “safe and washable” for baby.  Later they expanded into stuffed bears and cloth dolls.  Dean’s Rag Books were still being made as late as the 1960s, and I think my two books are from the later period — probably the 1950s.  They were both illustrated by Josephine Wilkinson, as you can see on the front page of each book, and neither of them has a title.  After looking at lots of Dean’s books online, I think Josephine’s graphics are my favorites.

The six blocks on the left are from one book, and the six on the right are from the other.  The quilt blocks (or pages) are set with sashing and border in printed gingham; the backing is a vintage diagonal plaid; and the quilting pattern is hanging diamonds.

If you would like this little quilt, just let me know in a comment below.  A winner will be selected on Saturday using a random number generator.

Dan’s Cloth Book Doll Quilt
machine pieced, hand quilted
Martha Dellasega Gray, 2013
21″ x 22″
Dean's-Rag-Book-Quilt-1

Dean's-Rag-Book-Quilt-2

17 thoughts on “Dean’s Cloth Book Doll Quilt — Giveaway”

  1. Sarah says:
    September 17, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I just love everything you make Martha. I have been collecting a pile of soft books to make a quilt like this over here too. It’s way down on my list right now though!

  2. Karen (Vancouver, WA) says:
    September 17, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Really cute quilt! What a clever recycling and reuse of a loved toy. Love your work.

  3. Sandy Olson says:
    September 17, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Love it, so cute. Love the illustrations.

  4. Paula says:
    September 17, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    Oh! yes!I absoutely would love to give this beauty a new loving home. I follow you cos I find great vintage inspiration here

  5. Mickie says:
    September 17, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Well Martha, You’ve done it again! What a wonderful way to use a cloth book. I have a very early one that has sunbonnet babies on it. I should dig it out so and send you some photos! Well done and what a great idea! I love the plaid you chose!
    PS…I would love to win this and can’t believe you are looking for a new home for it. It is fantastic!

  6. Lynn S says:
    September 17, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Oh my! This is a darling quilt sure to bring joy to a little one! I have a little one due to our family in January and his mom (my daughter) would cherish this for her family.

  7. Beth F says:
    September 17, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I love this quilt! I have been reading your blog for only a few months but I enjoy your style so much. I dont know how you are able to part with such a nice quilt. Thank you for thw contest and the time you spend on your blog.
    Beth F.

  8. Joyce Carter says:
    September 18, 2013 at 5:53 am

    Hi Martha. This quilt is just darling and I would be very, very happy if I won it. I really love the colors( they are my favorite)and I especially love anything vintage. This is a great treasure to have. Thank you so much for the giveaway and for the chance to own it.

  9. Kay says:
    September 18, 2013 at 8:22 am

    What a wonderful idea. I remember the rag books from when I was younger and it makes me feel very old. i will be checking out charity shops now to get hold of some. Heaps of thanks for a great giveaway.

  10. Nancy says:
    September 18, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I loved these illustrations, and it makes such a cute quilt! I am so glad you have continued your blog. I love the different things you do.

  11. Julie says:
    September 18, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    I adore this little quilt and would absolutely love to have it!

  12. Allie says:
    September 18, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    You’re giving it AWAY????? Oh Martha how can you bear it, lol! It’s too darling for words!!!!

  13. Kerry says:
    September 19, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I don’t know how you can bear to give it away! I love the graphic images of those Dean books, timeless. The green gingham is a great colour as background sashing too.

  14. shari wiles says:
    September 19, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    i am a sucker for gingham and cute animals. this would be so cute in the mini doll bed! awesome job!!

  15. Mallika says:
    September 20, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    Absolutely beautiful. Good to see you are enjoying your quilting again. I was out of internet connection as I was travelling on office work. I came back and this is the first thing I see. It felt good.
    Warm wishes to seeing more of your lovely quilts.
    Mallika

  16. Jenny Warner says:
    September 27, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Oh dearie me – I missed this lovely quilt I am sure that the new owner will adore it
    Best wishes
    jenny

  17. Cheryl Rich says:
    October 12, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Oh it’s adorable! I’d love to add this to my doll collection

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