A chill in the air means it is time for quilts!

Air with a bit of fall chill has come to Norway but it didn't stop Lilly and me from taking an early morning walk to the beach.

It takes me about 30 minutes to roll her stroller down and I was not a bit surprised that we had the beach all to ourselves. My little one took a quick dip in the icy water and then huddled in a blanket.

Meanwhile I have been working hard on a doll quilt swap and July's Take it Further Challenge (OK, I know I am late again!) I thought if I were clever and combined the two into one project then I would finish on time, but with Mom's visit, etc. I just recently finished.

I am happy with how the label for the back turned out. Here it is before I sewed it on. To make it I sewed two pieces of fabric together right sides facing. Then I cut a small hole in the back, turned it right side out. I sewed the fussy-cut fabric flowers on to cover up the hole so it wouldn't show through the light colored fabric. The Pigma Micron pen was recommended to me by the amazing doll making artist, Mimi and the incredibly inspiring quilter, Marisa. I loved how I could write with such precision on the label.

Having finished with lettering and decorating the label, I blind stitched it to the back of the quilt.

 

The quilt back, hand stitched binding, and the flower cut outs are Chez Moi fabrics by Moda.

The front I made using Heather Bailey's Freshcut fabrics. The Take it Further Challenge for July asked us "What is it to be at the half way mark?" I made long strips of the quilt to represent what is past.

The flower appliqués depict the half way mark.

The future is less clear - represented by the small blocks of fabrics. I do hope the recipient will love it. I think I need to make Lilly some more doll quilts. A girl can never have too many can she? Besides now that it is getting colder we don't want her little dolls to freeze do we?

P.S. I plan on doing a major shop update starting tonight if all goes well.

Comments

[Jean C.]

O.K. now, your hubby better for sure be getting at least a very large baseball bat! That Lilly is such a cutie... Every boy in the place is going to be wanting to be her boy friend! She is such a cutie pie! Watch out Emily! Be forewarned! Your quilt turned out lovely. Oh, and the label... have you taken caligraphy classes b/4? I couldn't write like that if my life depended on it!
Take care... keep warm!

[Ravenhill]

Jean, you always say the nicest things! Thanks for the warning about Lilly and what we are in for. Yipes!

And thanks for the kind words about my attempts at calligraphy. I used a book way back on summer when I was in HS to teach myself a bit...
~Emily xx

[annax]

Such beautiful beautiful work! Delicate yet an explosion of patterns and colours!

[Tina]

Oh, the recipient of your doll quilt is one lucky gal! Here's wishing it's me!

[mbutterfudge]

gosh your quilt's detail is fabulous. Lilly looks so cute wrapped up warm. X

[sara]

What a lovely quilt! I must look into getting some of those pens b/c I'll need a label for my next quilt, which is a gift for some good friends.

Your girl is so lucky to have such a talented mommy! I don't think she could ever have too many of your lovely quilts!

[Mette]

Such a lovely quilt! I have to get a pen like yours. Where did you buy it, Emily....!?

[joanna]

It has such lovely colours, really zingy. You have made a thoughtful piece but it looks so fresh and inviting.

[silverpebble]

Your quilt is absolutely beautiful. The colours and appliques are almost edible! How I envy your partner!!

A shame about the chilly day on the beach. Your little one looked very happy nonetheless.

[rebecca]

gorgeous label, but that's not even the best part. the quilt is divine. your partner must be tickled pink and blue and green and yellow. tickled a rainbow, for sure.

[kristen - gock's frocks]

stunning! I love the way you add texture & a 3d element to the top of the quilt with the flowers & beads - just gorgeous!

[méri]

I repeat: all beautiful!!!
and Jean has reason :))your little one is sooooo sweet!

[Kay]

Gorgeous! I especially like the label on the back. Most of them are simply with the name, but this continues with beautiful creativity!!

[Messy Karen]

absolutely gorgeous. the little one. the quilt. the way you added the extra details. & i personally love a good chilly day at the beach.

[susan]

your quilt looks so lovely and i like how the pieces all mean something. you label is super sweet. the micron pen doesnt wash out? your lettering looks very professional
the walk to the beach sounds like it was nice, and it was good you daughter had a chance to pop in the water real quick!

[Alexis]

So beautiful--Lilly and the quilt both!

[LeeAnn]

I never thought to make a label that way! Such a smartie. I think this fall has lots of quilts in my future. After cleaning my sewing room (ok, I am only half done) I ended up refolding fabric into certain project piles. I have two blanket/quilts ideas!

[Di]

Your quilt is absolutely fabulous! I love it! I also love that your brave little Norwegian daughter was happy to dip in the sea today!!

[Sheridan]

Oh, I am in that swap! I hope it's mine, it's beautiful! Gorgeous label, and I love the photo of your daughter!!

[karen]

absolutely beautiful quilt.

[karen]

absolutely beautiful quilt.

[karen]

absolutely beautiful quilt.

[Lisa]

Gorgeous doll quilt - love the appliqued flowers. The label adds a great finishing touch!

[Ravenhill]

Thank you all so much!

Mette, I bought the pen on ebay.

Susan, the micron pen shouldn't fade! It says on it: archival ink, waterproof and fadeproof!

If I bear down too hard though or put too much color in one spot then it does start to bleed. You need a light touch...
~Emily xx

[mereteveian]

Lekkert lite teppe, - og så gode ideer med store og små stoffbiter samt blomster for å illustrere tankene bak teppet!
Litt kaldt i vannet nå, ja, men noen isbadere finnes det jo der ute (min mor, for eksempel :-)
Det er godt med møndre på besøk, og du fikk jo lært deg litt nytt (jfr. glidlås i liten veske)
Ha en fortsatt fin uke før skolen starter for eldstemann!

[Gina]

The quilt is beautiful - such a lot of love and care in the label too. The fabrics are just gorgeous!

[Mel Goodsell]

That doll quilt is simply stunning, such beautiful detail :)
Melx

[kayellen]

oh my goodness your daughter is growing up!
What lovely quilt pictures too:)

Have a wonderful week,

kayellen

[Theresa]

What a wonderful quilt! I love the applicate flowers. And that fabric is perfect for it.
I always love seeing your work.
T

[cathleen]

I have been using a quilt already because our nights are starting to cool down. I really am enjoying your colorful blog. Loving the photos of your fabrics and your little Lilly is an adorable child.

[Joanna]

It's beautiful Emily. I always enjoy seeing the things you make.

[sarah]

Lovely hardly describes Lilly or your quilt. Great work, lady (as usual)!

[Marisa]

Oh Emily that quilt is stunning, as is your label. You are so sweet to credit me with some of the inspiration, thank you so much, my dear. I should just write a script to have my computer auto comment on each and every one of your new blog posts "Your work is amazing and beautiful and incredible" because it is so true. I am now wishing I had joined that doll quilt swap. Your partner is one lucky girl. Very very nice.

[Stephanie]

That is a darling picture of your little one. Gorgeous fabrics make gorgeous quilts! Your work and the label are beautiful.

[Kari]

I adore that quilt. The flower appliques are brilliant and so pretty!

[jacquie]

what a beautiful quilt and a lovely view.

[Melanie]

I love the colours you have used Emily. Well done for labeling your quilt- where ever I go i keep reminding people to label because what we are all creating are future heirlooms which may be around in 100s of years when we are long gone and people will wonder who, when, why, etc. and no one will be able to tell them unless there is a blog achive service. Ooo la can you imagine that a person going through crafting blogs to try to find a trace of a quilt. Huge task!

Yes I have children who will swim in icy water too- mad but adorable. :-)

Well done with the gorgeous quilt in stunning colours.

[mariarrosa]

I'VE GOT IT!!! Thank you very much!!! It is gorgeous! I like the design, the fabric, the apliques, the label... I love it!!! Again, thank you.

[Melanie]

Such a gorgeous quilt!! I love your choice of fabrics and I love the little flower details!