What usually inspires me is a small project. I started this small quilt Thursday, before I left town for a long weekend, and worked on it more last night when I got home. It's a replica of an old doll quilt, pictured in the book "Childhood Treasures", by Merikay Waldvogel. Here's the start of it:
And here's the picture of the old quilt in the book:
The last picture is of the front hall, with my cloth cat silently on watch over another little doll quilt displayed on a doll dresser. I hope you have quilting mojo, or if not, try a small project to get it back soon.
This blog is linked up with Design Wall Mondays over at Patchwork Times
I'm also linked with WOW - Esther Aliu's Wednesday work in progress linkup at her blog. (Here)
8 comments:
So cute. You just corrupted me and I ordered the book......grin.....I must admit that is not hard to do.
Love your new little creation--and congrats on your win at Humble Quilts!
LOVE the new little blocks and doll quilt! Also, saw that you just had a win of some scraps from Lori! Congrats!, now you'll be able to start another small quilt!
I could definitely use some mojo. You've inspired me tho. I've been in the mood for a small quilt, but never thought about actually reproducing a vintage one. Maybe I'll give it a try ~
I have that book, you have motivated me! Karen
Something about small quilts - I love them too and make them between other projects. Not as lovely as yours, though!
I think Merikay's book is one of my all time favorite quilt books. I love your little reproduction!
It is good to know that I've not been alone in lack of enthusiasm, of late. You are absolutely right about a little quilt being a good spark! I'm heading to the sewing room!
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