Wednesday, October 5, 2011

simple patchwork

Lately there hasn't been much craftiness going on in my house. With the kiddos back in school I thought I'd have much more time for sewing, but sadly that hasn't been the case. It feels a little pathetic, less children at home = less sewing??? Doesn't quite make sense to me!! Maybe since my helpers are gone, now my little ones seem to get into much more mischief so that equals more work for mommy, and more difficult to get a few moments away here and there to sew!!

The other week-end I did do a little sewing with my girls, little patchwork doll quilts!! They picked out their fabrics and we cut them into squares and then they sewed the simple little patchwork together. I did simple line quilting and then added the binding!! They were soo excited to have cute matching doll quilts for their dolls!! It made it even that much more special since they did most of the sewing!!

a little quilt for Little Red Riding Hood!

she looks so happy under her comfy little quilt!

the polly dollie quilt!

most of these squares are from Hoo's in the Forest charm pack! !



I think I'll help them make matching pillows next. Wouldn't that be cute!! :) Though, I learned one thing while giving them this little sewing lesson, to work with them one on one instead of working with them together. They seemed to compare and have several little arguments during the process. So even though it was enjoyable to teach them a little bit of my love of sewing, I learned from this experience.

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23 comments:

  1. AlisaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I'm having the same problem over here. Less kids at home and less sewing. Not sure what is going on. I have 2 kids home with me yet.

    I like the little quilts. I made doll quilts with my girls this summer too. They split a charm pack. I actually had them hand sew the binding down at the back and they did pretty good. It was a good time.

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  2. MicheleOctober 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    The little quilts are absolutely darling.

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  3. karen @ badlandsquiltsOctober 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Super cute quilts!

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  4. SaraOctober 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Makes me wish there was a little girl around here as well;)

    Don't get me wrong I love my boy,but there are some adorable girlie projects out there:)

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  5. KrisOctober 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Those are so sweet! I must make some for my grand girls!

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  6. DesOctober 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Oh, those will be such treasures!!!

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  7. LexiloooOctober 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    what lovely little doll quilts! I've made several for daughters of friends, as well as the little girls that I sponsor, since I don't have any of my own yet...

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  8. PaigeOctober 5, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Super cute! Your girls have great taste in fabric! ;)

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  9. LeanneOctober 5, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Beautiful little quilts, It must be fun sewing with your girls, I have 3 boys and none of them are the least bit interested in my hobby, I'm sure they say "that looks nice mum " just to shut me up.

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  10. heartsofhampshireOctober 5, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love your fabric choices- so glad to have found your blog!

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  11. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMOctober 6, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Wonderful handmades...so pretty...and you have brought back some memories of working 'one on one'....I know exactly what you mean...but happy days all the same!...
    Susan x

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  12. tashaOctober 6, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    love these! the girls must be so proud!

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  13. April (Polkadot Sparrow)October 7, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    I love the dolly quilts! I am making one for my daughter, but I'm worried it's a smidge large: 16" square. So I've decided to make another smaller one. For her birthday. In 4 days. We'll see how far I get! :)

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  14. Mrs MacOctober 7, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    What a gorgeous place you have here! I found your blog by pressing the 'next blog' button and I'm so glad I did. I must bookmark you and come back!

    Thanks for cheering me up with all your 'deer' colours and lovliness!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    The dolls are so adorable. I love your choice of fabrics! :)

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  16. KerriOctober 7, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    THANKS so much for all your sweet comments!! :)

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  17. InaOctober 9, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Adorable! ;0

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  18. patchworkandlaceOctober 10, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Gorgeous little quilts they are adorable x

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  19. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I can even tell which one belongs to Maya and Savannah, they are so precious. I believe the pillow will complete the set. I miss you all! Grandma Vicki

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  20. prsd4tim2October 14, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    LOVE the dollie and her gorgeous quilt. Enjoy your little ones - they don't stay little long. My youngest got married this summer. Sure is hard to believe.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Love love love your doll quilts...I'm going to try one for my 5 year old granddaughter for her birthday, wish me luck!

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  22. AdrienneApril 20, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Hi Kerri, I was wondering if you used a pattern for you dolls? I just adore them and would love to make one. Thanks! I love your blog!

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  23. AnonymousOctober 20, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I'm gonna make one for my Grandkids with their favorite clothes that they no longer fit.

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