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Replacement Album Doll Quilt for Swap

Posted on April 30, 2015September 26, 2016 by Martha

If you happened to read the update on my last post, you know that I ran into a problem on the Shoofly doll quilt for Lori’s swap. I was about 3/4 done with the quilting when I encountered a block with weak fabric. It’s not unusual to run across unstable fabric when you’re purchasing antique tops and blocks, so I try to be very careful when I’m selecting fabrics for a quilt. This time one slipped right by me. At some point in the future, I’ll probably take out all the quilting and replace the damaged block, but for now I just had to put it away and think about making a replacement quilt for the swap.

While I was pondering a design for the new quilt, I walked by my remade 1886 antique quilt which hangs in the living room. I remembered that I had a leftover strip of the sashing fabric, and thought I could make a small version of the Album quilt using reproduction Civil War fabrics. The Album block is simplified for the little quilt, but the diagonal set is just the same, and I plan to use a similar quilting pattern. The top should end up about 19″ square once it’s quilted.

I have to say that it was a nice experience working with new fabric for a change — there are so many prints to choose from, and the fabric is much easier to work with. I still love the authentic stuff, but from now on I’m going to be a lot more rigorous about testing the strength of the fabric before I include it in a quilt.

Album-Doll-Quilt-Top

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  • 12 thoughts on “Replacement Album Doll Quilt for Swap”

    1. Little Penpen says:
      April 30, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Oh wow, how beautiful! That was some fast stitching! Both quilts are beautiful.

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    2. Julie says:
      May 1, 2015 at 12:11 am

      Its gorgeous
      Julie

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    3. Mickie says:
      May 1, 2015 at 5:03 am

      I love this quilt! I know exactly what you mean about weak fabric, mostly I find this with late 19th century fabric. This is why I tend towards the reproduction fabrics. Let me know if you need anymore for your stash, I always have leftovers!!! Hugs and have a great day! Mickie

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    4. Karen Bordner says:
      May 1, 2015 at 6:52 am

      It’s lovely.

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    5. Beth says:
      May 1, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      This is beautiful too! Your partner will love it. If I were Lori I would choose you for my partner! Happy May Day!

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    6. Pratima says:
      May 1, 2015 at 4:41 pm

      Beautiful bright colors,the sashing print sets off the blocks so prettily! I admire your patience, Martha! So sorry that the original quilt you were planning had to be put aside.

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    7. Sharrie says:
      May 2, 2015 at 10:35 pm

      Very nice!

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    8. Neame says:
      May 5, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      Sweet. Lucky recipient.

      New to quilting. How does one tell a fabric is weak?
      Thanks.

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    9. Amanda Best says:
      May 5, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Beautiful! Sorry you had to make another, but it is very lovely.

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    10. Carla says:
      May 6, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      Oh that sashing fabric is just perfect! Great little quilt!

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    11. LoriD says:
      May 8, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      What a bummer! But I knew I should have drawn your name to send to me:) LOVE it, Martha!

      Reply
    12. Roxanne says:
      May 12, 2015 at 4:53 am

      BOTH quilts so lovely!

      Reply

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