orange doll quilt for “chaletgirl”

this post is pretty photo intensive

Sheridan and i decided to do a doll quilt swap between us – just for something to do.  One of the rules was that we had to use what was in our stash.  She got it yesterday (check out her blog post)

I picked the orange fabrics before she started this recent orange fascination.  Sometimes it is scary how well we know each other – even living 1000km apart.

I wanted to do a half square triangle pattern to use some of my collection of charm squares. The pic below shows them folded in half to give me an idea of the layout.

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Then I evened the squares up and cut them in half,

then played with the layout

and sewed them altogether.  First making squares, then joining the squares to make rows, then finally the rows together.

I hand quilted alternate triangle using different coloured embroidery thread.

and I put on a simple binding of calico.

Then I put it in the post with her birthday present.  I think she loves it just as much as I do.  I am so pleased.  I love this quilt and had no hesitation in giving it away because I know it will be cherised and the work involved appreciated.

Thankyou Sheridan for being such a great friend that shares and understands my crafting obsession.  I love making stuff with you and for you.  BTW Happy Birthday.