The first three photos are the old quilt I was inspired by to make the doll quilt.
I love the way the way the cheddar and red dance across the top of this quilt.
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So I tried a 6" block- Too BIG! A 5" block looks just right!!
The doll quilt we will make will be 3 x 3 for a total of nine blocks and will finish about 21 1/2" square. Perfect size for a doll!!
On the quilt I made with the 4" blocks I alternated the blue center square on the stars. I kept the dark blue on the stars the same but used a different one for the half square triangles.
On the 5" rendition that I am making I will alternate the center squares and keep the other blues in the block the same. My suggestion is to use a small print of shirting for the stars. They are fairly small pieces and the print will show up better. I am using a different shirting for the outer triangles.
It is going to be your quilt- you decide what you want.
What you will need as far as fabric?- not much. These are estimates, and it depends on how many blues you decide to use.
Cheddar and Red- 1/8 yard or half of a FQer
Blue center of star- approx 12"x3" strip, and 10x3" of a different indigo
Shirting for star- approx two (2) 2 1/2" x 22" strip
Outer triangle shirting- 1 Fqer or a little less
Blue fabric for setting squares and triangles- 1 FQer.
Get your fabric ready and I'll post step one tomorrow!! Woo-hoo!!
Love this little quilt! Guess I know what I will be doing after work today - I have the perfect blue fabric too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful quilt to reproduce.
ReplyDeleteOnce I finish a few things, I can start trying some again.
Debbie
So pretty!! I so love cheddar in a quilt! Doll quilt is going to be just darling!
ReplyDeleteoh I just love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful antique quilt...
yes I will be making this one too! Thanks!!!!
Kathie
You have tempted me again! I will be back.
ReplyDeleteSo tempting!! So many projects going on it is hard to find the time to do them all! Hope to find the time to do this one.
ReplyDeleteOk....I'm ready!
ReplyDeleteI think I can work nine little blocks into my schedule. At least I am going to try, these are too cute to pass up. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'll be following your lead on this one too, Lori. The temptation is too great. I can't resist. Such a colorful, interesting quilt! You find some really great ones.
ReplyDeleteYou picked a wonderful quilt for us and I'm looking forward to making it. I was at my LQS yesterday and found a great shirting that came home with me - this is going to be the perfect place for it! My Featherweight is definitely coming out today.
ReplyDeleteI have almost finished two UFO's...so by my own rules, I can start this one!!! WOOHOOOO!!!! Can't wait for the first step!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Can't wait to start!
ReplyDeleteThis is very cute, so much so that I might join in! OH so much for not starting something new. Your RRCB is FAB-U-LOUS! I've followed by I"m still cutting for her mystery from last Christmas.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! I'm still working on my second CC&C quilt, so I will have to pass this one. Also, I'm starting a Jo Morton class soon. There are so many choices out there, that it gets overwhelming!
ReplyDeletelove this little quilt with cheddar, can't wait to start tomorrow, thank you very much Lori !
ReplyDeleteAnother flippin fun doll quilt from your hands...love it and will be watching everybody's progress.
ReplyDeleteJust off to sort through my fabrics. Looking forward to this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to inspect my stash! What a gorgeous little quilt I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI love your little blocks. And the colors are great! Donna
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, Lori! Little blocks are so addictive! Cheddar is always a winner, too. Count me in. LOL (You are the devil for tempting me! LOL)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Mary Lou
Oh, it's so tempting! And I have everything I'll need right in my stash. Now, all I have to do is find the time!
ReplyDeleteOh, I've seen this quilt recently! I loved the cheddar triangles, too, so I love your choice for the doll quilt along.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking forward to this!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I'll stick to the color scheme, or veer a bit off track? I'll have to "root around" a bit and see what I find?
Thanks for doing this Lori..these quilt alongs are so fun! :)
I'm in! My blues are sitting on the cutting table now...thanks Lori!
ReplyDeleteOhh another great little quilt! :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for tomorrow!
I'm off to look through my fabrics.....
What a wonderful block! I'm so far behind, but wanted to wish you a happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteOh Lori!!!! I love it! I can't wait to start! Do you think I can play hooky from work tomorrow to start?
ReplyDeletePerfect January quilt - so nice of you to sponsor these little quilt alongs!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and cheddar in this little quilt. I hope to make this one too.
ReplyDeleteThis sure looks great. I am thankful you did the try out for the right size of the blocks! I won't have time until next week, but then... LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous Lori, I'm tied up at the moment but I'll be saving the instructions. Thanks so much for the sharing and the work that goes into it.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! Now I try to find fabrics in my little stash :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Denise
Love that quilt and those cheddar bits! I think I can find the fabrics to match but the block looks a little daunting. But I'm up for a challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little block. I will be saving the instructions for later. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love the colors. I willhave to make a trip to the fabric shop.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, you have a new one! I've got chedar....I've got red....do I have blue? :-)
ReplyDeleteSweet little quilt! Mighty tempting to stitch...hmmm!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori,
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun!! I must join in. I can just picture this charming quilt on one of my doll beds. Thank you so much for taking us along on this fun journey.