"....found at the the bottom of an old cupboard"

In an attempt to get back into the swing of things, I joined Round 2 of the Doll Quilt Swap. The phrase above is how my secret swap partner (I'm pretty sure she doesn't visit my blog) described the kind of quilt she likes. Also "not too keen on brights". So a challenge for me!

The quilt pictured above has probably spent its share of time in the bottom of a cupboard, but it's actually just a very old baby quilt that's been in my family since before my birth way back when. I have not manipulated the photo in any way, it looks exactly like this. I'm using it as a point of reference for my quilt. I don't have (and couldn't find) any suitably old-looking fabrics, so I used beautiful, vibrant Japanese prints from the great "Petit Pattern"  books (I'm the proud owner of the whole series), washed them out in Photoshop, and printed them on some Printed Treasures inkjet fabric. Here's what I made:

Another unmanipulated picture...you think they are pale enough? Here's a start of the quilt -

I have a few other cunning plans to make it look even older. It has to be mailed in about a week, so check back soon for the final product. I'm also really excited about joining Bethany's fabric swap, which also has to be done soon. And I'm still doing admin duties for A Month of Softies and this month's theme is "Outer Space"...so this space will be active at least during the month of July.

I tried to answer most of the comments, but I apologize if I missed anyone. Things have been kind of flaky lately.

Comments

[stephanie s]

so glad to see you posting.... although taking it easy for the summer sounds better and better every day. i LOVE your quilt, your partner is one lucky gal. and thanks for reminding me of bethany's swap - i have to get on that...!

[futuregirl]

I love what you've done so far. I just rushed to Amazon to see if they have those books ... and most of them are not in stock. So sad. :(

[Lisa K.]

I'm such a mean ol' Swap Mama for partnering you so out of your comfort zone this way, Rose. But I knew that clever, crafty *you* would be the one to rise to the challenge - and you have.

I love the ingenuity you've used in making your own fabric and the thought and care you've put into the design and stitching.

Lucky, lucky whoever-she-is!

;o)

[Mimi K]

The quilt is looking great! I can't wait to see it finished. I have started doing my printed fabrics for the other swap- talk about out of my comfort zone!

[Diane Duda]

I love this quilt! Are you good at everything?

[scribblesnbits]

That looks reallu good so far! I look forward to seeing the other developments you have planned for it!

[torokilopok]

Hello

I'm really impressed!

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G'night