‘Handmade Monday’ First mini-quilt

Posted on 08/05/2011 by madewithloveuk

I have been regularly looking at all the fab blogs and goodies featured on the ‘Handmade Monday’ section of 1st Unique Gifts although I have been a bit lazy with the crafty stuff lately – something to do with the sun shining I think! Anyway, here is my first attempt at a patchwork quilt, it is very, very small but will be perfect for the doll and crib that little ‘T’ got for her Birthday in March. It’s not quite finished as you can see but I’m pleased with it so far, it’s made from the remnants of the bunting in her bedroom so even better that it’s made entirely from scraps!

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Janine | 08/05/2011 at 6:54 pm

Looks fantastic! Can’t wait to have a nose tomorrow, heehee! xxx
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- madewithloveuk | 08/05/2011 at 9:17 pm
  
  Thanks Janine x
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dreamstar | 08/05/2011 at 8:36 pm

Brilliant use of scraps,looks great so far, well done.
Lisa
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- madewithloveuk | 08/05/2011 at 9:18 pm
  
  Thanks – good to put some rubbish to use!
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cj - curious cat creative | 08/05/2011 at 8:51 pm

Great way to use up scraps and I’m sure the dolly will be delighted!!
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 12:03 pm
  
  Thanks for commenting, I hope so!
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karen tait | 08/05/2011 at 10:02 pm

great mix of fabrics will look lovely in the dolls crib xxx
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 12:03 pm
  
  Thanks karen
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Caroline | 09/05/2011 at 5:42 am

Well done on your first quilt, warning can be addictive.
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 12:03 pm
  
  Thank-you – I think you could be right!
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wpmassey | 09/05/2011 at 6:52 am

Excellent use of your scraps! Seeing it takes me back a long way – I made a doll’s quilt for my oldest daughter (now 27!)and she loved it. However, it turned out she didn’t much like dolls and her doll’s pram was always full of toy rabbits or cats so the quilt was well-used by the stuffed toys!
Thanks for taking part in HM x
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 12:04 pm
  
  My Mum made me one when I was little too – though I usually dressed up the poor cat and tucked it into my toy pram – poor cat!
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Wendy | 09/05/2011 at 6:55 am

Sorry, I think my last comment linked to a new blog I’m playing about with. Just ignore the link!! 😳
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Caroline | 09/05/2011 at 8:04 am

What a lovely quilt if this is your first attempt I am very impressed and how lovely that it co-ordinates with the bedroom bunting. Caroline
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 12:05 pm
  
  It’s not the neatest but still gives the same effect!
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Ali - Ali's Craft Studio | 09/05/2011 at 9:55 am

Great quilt and your daughter is going to have the most stylish dolly bed in the land!

Love the fact it is using the old bunting too. What will the quilt become in its next life???

Ali x
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 12:06 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to comment – who knows what it will be next!
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Nancy@SeniorCrafts | 09/05/2011 at 11:23 am

I have always thought quilting was too difficult for me – forgot that you can just use simple squares with a great result! Will be getting my fabric scraps out…Nancy
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 12:06 pm
  
  I was surprised at how easy it was to do as well, thanks for stopping by.
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RosMadeMe | 09/05/2011 at 12:12 pm

What a great idea for you leftovers… and what lovely fabrics, too!
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 12:29 pm
  
  Thank-you, most of them are Cath Kidston with a couple of others too
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Susie | 09/05/2011 at 1:07 pm

That’s so pretty! I keep thinking of quilting, but it seems intimidating.
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- madewithloveuk | 09/05/2011 at 7:40 pm
  
  Give it a go! if you just use scraps you have nothing to lose!
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Handy Woodcrafts | 09/05/2011 at 6:32 pm

Thats Sew good 🙂 oops sorry I just needled that in didnt I?

Great work and i wish i could sew.

Drew
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- madewithloveuk | 10/05/2011 at 8:42 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by Drew!
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Suzanne Tarburton | 09/05/2011 at 10:50 pm

Wow I’m very impressed with your first attempt, its fab.
Hugs Sue x
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- madewithloveuk | 10/05/2011 at 8:42 am
  
  Thanks Sue, so kind of you to say! x
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little harriet | 10/05/2011 at 6:40 pm

What a great way to use your leftover fabric, it looks lovely.

LH
x
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- madewithloveuk | 10/05/2011 at 6:41 pm
  
  Thanks for your kind words LH
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