Finally I have finished this little quilt for the swap organized by Lori at Humble Quilts. The quilting is about as close as I can get it, which I think suits the scale of the miniature quilt (block size is 3 1/4″). The blocks are stitched with a diagonal grid, and the sashing is ditch stitched on either side, with a wavy line down the center, following the leaf design in the print. You may be able to make out some of the quilting if you enlarge the last photo.
I’m in the process of embroidering a label, and then I’ll pop it in the mail to my swap partner. I really hope she likes it.
Update: Two readers asked about the sashing for this little quilt, which was made using a small scrap from a previous quilt project — a remake of an antique Album quilt top. When I took the old top apart, I discovered the original sashing (which was a similar stripe) had rotted, so I replaced it with a reproduction. For the little version, I just used a small section of the repro stripe.
Album Doll Quilt
Martha Dellasega Gray, 2015
machine pieced, hand quilted
18 1/2″ square
I like your sashing. Was it a striped fabric? It fits perfectly.
It’s fantastic. Tell me about the sashing, is it fabric or a ribbon? I love the effect! It is gorgeous and wonderful for your swap partner! Hugs, Mickie
Oh my goodness! How beautiful!!! Lucky recipient!
Oh. My. Word.
This is beyond amazing. I am now feeling like I should completely start over on mine! Your work is incredible!
Sensational! I just love it! The recipient will be lucky indeed.
Your recipient is going to get a treat with this little quilt! Nice work.
So beautiful and sweet!! xo Heather
This is marvelous little quilt, Martha! Beautiful with dark binding and a light feathery backing!
Martha! We arrived home last night to find your package in our mailbox and I was so excited to open it I could hardly wait until we got to the house. How can I ever thank you for the beautiful doll quilt…and totally hand quilted with the tiniest of stitches! It’s such a feast for the eyes! I have a place off my kitchen where I hang small quilts and that’s where I plan on displaying it.
With much gratitude and best wishes,
Peggy