I love this project so much I've been waiting to post it (no idea why). I even made Biscuit participate in a faked photo shoot when she wouldn't nap.
And then, in honor of the new quilt, I rearranged the walls in her room and cleaned out her closet!
The very careful reader may recall that I started this quilt back in October. It was easy to sew but very tedious so I just kept coming back to it and sewing a little at a time.
I finally found a great sheet for the back and finished it off.
I am literally running out the door so that's going to have to do.
ETA: Pattern for sale here. Only $7 and sent via pdf. Thanks so much for the interest!
Adorable!! I love it. Do you have a special foot for your sewing machine that makes ruffles?
Posted by: Roxanne | April 09, 2010 at 12:48 PM
I love this quilt. Beautiful!
Posted by: Amy Cluck | April 09, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Simply amazing. I would never have thought of such an idea. It is so feminine and pretty. I am sure your daughter will have long fond memories of this one of a kind piece.
Posted by: cherrie | April 09, 2010 at 04:04 PM
I love it soooooo much!
Posted by: Swistle | April 09, 2010 at 05:36 PM
Roxanne,
I dont have a special foot. I folded over little bits which my co-worker tells me is technically not ruffling but tucking. Whatever ;)
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Haworth | April 09, 2010 at 07:08 PM
I. Love. It.
Posted by: Jill S. | April 09, 2010 at 07:53 PM
You guys are so cool. I'm noticing these photos (and this post) are awful so your comments are extra sweet. Thanks ;)
Posted by: Melissa H | April 09, 2010 at 07:59 PM
I love it...it's adorable to go with the adorable little girl under it!
Posted by: Lauren | April 11, 2010 at 07:08 PM
gorgeous! great job!
Posted by: stephanie | April 12, 2010 at 03:52 PM
I just found your blog, I love, love, love your quilt. Would you mind explaining how you made it or give a tutorial? Did you attach the fabric to a sheet as a base? I think your quilt should be shown on www.sewmamasew.com, under "quilt of the day."
Brenda C. (Texas)
Posted by: Brenda C | April 16, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Brenda, thanks so much for the compliment! I took photos of the process planning to submit the quilt pattern/directions to Quilting Weekly (I have written a pattern for them before and actually started this with the intention of developing it into a pattern for them). But then Ive also been thinking about just doing a tutorial.
Anyway, since you asked, I did attach the fabric to a flannel sheet as a base. I tucked/ruffled a strip and then sandwiched two flat strips with a ruffle strip in between on the flannel, sewed and then folded a flat layer back upon which I stacked another row. Does that make any sense at all? Maybe if you youve sewn some ;) Once the entire top was done onto the flannel I bound the edges with a plain, flat sheet on the back. i did not quilt or tie the center which doesnt seem to be a problem even after a month of use.
Stay tuned for me to make a dang decision about a real pattern ;)
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Haworth | April 16, 2010 at 02:15 PM
This is gorgeous!
Posted by: J. | April 23, 2010 at 09:54 PM
I saw your ruffle quilt on Vintage Sheets blog - love it! So clever. Off now to read more of your posts...hey I'm a neighbor too - see ya at Thrift Town...
Warm hugs,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | June 24, 2010 at 09:06 AM
I love, love, love it! Did I mention that I love it? :D
Posted by: Erica K | June 25, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Thanks, Erica. Glad you love it ;)
Posted by: Melissa Haworth | June 25, 2010 at 09:25 AM
Saw your project in the VS blog, and thought I'd pop over and leave a comment here too. I *love* this quilt! So perfect for a little girl. Great job!
Posted by: Evelyn | June 27, 2010 at 06:43 AM