What a cute quilt! I love the ladybugs too...what a great little addition, that ric rac turned out cute too!

If we are supposed to make perfect quilts, then I am going to need a lot more time. I understand the pressure though. It is tough when you want it to be perfect and problems keep coming up. There is just a point where you have to stop and finish that little sucker and send it off. It will be loved by its recipient. Then sign up for next month's swap and try again, and hopefully I will be successful. I am looking at these doll quilt swaps as practice. Linda

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Well, there is a story about the ladybugs---thanks to someone on this board--I was working on my quilt--and I was short about 1 1/2 inches of ric-rac.

Got on the live chat for a little bit---mentioned my problem and that I would have to go the the store the next day for more.

Someone on the chat suggested that I put a button where the ric-rac was short.

TAAADAAAA---ladybug buttons LOL LOL

Well then, it was a GREAT save! I would have never even thought that. Isn't this board great...always good suggestions!

RJ, that is such a cute quilt. Until you told us about the rick rack, I don't think anyone noticed the shortage. Anyway it is hard to join together. What a cute solution to your problem. I think I'd take the ladybugs to more rick rack anytime! They are just darling and add so much to a cute quilt. They go along with the dot/heart theme. And they especially look happy crawling up the quilt.

Great quilt...lucky samroberts01. . .very nice RJ, love the lady bugs and the ric rac.

Margie -- DO NOT stress over your little quilt -- SEND IT. Believe me, I know how intimidating that first doll quilt is, and it's not worth all your anguish. The fact that you researched a pattern, attempted something new, and put it all together is enough for me. It's a learning process, and should look like one. And don't worry, I would still want to swap with you even if you just sent me two squares of material glued together -- you cared enough to join and you cared enough to make the effort, and that's what counts. Your attempts at having the perfect quilt to send me is embarrassing -- I AM NOT ONE TO JUDGE, and I certainly am not comparing it to anything or anyone else. And just so you're forewarned -- I'm trying something new on the quilt I'm sending you, so don't look at it any closer than about 10 feet.

Wow, I love this quilt. This is my first time to be part of this doll quilt swap and I am hoping to finish my swap partner's quilt this weekend, everyone is so talented.

Tam1960 Happy birthday a little early. I hope you have a great day!

What a cute quilt RJ! I love the ladybugs!

If anyone sends a perfect quilt, I will spank you! LOL! We're supposed to be having fun here!

Mine is ready to head to OOOklahoma...can you hear me singing?

Ya RJ I didnt even notice that is why the lady bugs were there, cute idea!

Thanks to someone on this board that suggested it.

So My quilt isn't perfect so Chele won't have to spank me LOL LOL

I'm still smiling about those cute little ladybugs. :-) :-) :-) I want some! Where did you find them, if you don't mind my asking?
I even printed the picture of them and took it to show my pool pals at the Y this morning. They also thought they were darling. Someone here gave you the greatest advise, and you surely won the prize with what you did!!!!

Chele, I can here you singing up here in Indiana. :-) :-) :-)

I am pretty sure they came from Joannes---and I cut the shank off the back and used fabric glue so they would lie flat.

Love your quilt RJ! I got some of the lady bugs at our Walmart a few months ago. My DGS used some of them on his Kids Doll Quilt for that swap. They are do cute!

I love the way you saved the ricrac! I would never have thought of that. Great idea whoever suggested it!

This is the darling quilt I got from my partner 'Up North'. It is so cute and colorful. I love it Donna!! All of your decorative stitches are perfect!! I am quilting yours now and then I'll bind it and send it. Hope you like it!

I forgot to thank you for the decorative pins also. My DH said he really loves the bright colors. He always wants me to get brighter fabric. Thanks again!

Up North, I'm "crazy" about the quilt you made for Janstar! Sorry to sound like an old-fashioned Valentine, but I adore crazy quilts! So cute!

Totally cute quilt UpNorth!!! You did good my dear!

Beautiful job on the crazy quilt! I have always wanted to try one but have not had the nerve yet! Maybe soon!

Here is the quilt I made for Nellie and the goodies I am sending along :D She couldn't wait to see it as I am mailing out tomorrow :twisted: so I am posting a pic.

it isn't crooked just laying on top of a pile of fabric,LOL

Thank you - It was a big one this year - "50"! I had the best birthday ever and joined this group as a gift to myself. I have received my first block and will mail my first set of blocks for the Farm Themed Swap tomorrow - Looking forward to a great year!

Great quilts ladies: UpNorth I love brights, and Star great scrapy quilt love the backing fabric. I'm getting a lot of ideas for the quilting with all the hearts I see on both quilts.
Linda

I got my quilt today from Alu_Rathbone (Christina) -- and it is the cutest thing!! Will post pics tomorrow!!!

Hello Miss Gigglewings!

I received your little gem today. Love the chocolate and pink hearts. Oh, and the real chocolate, too. I will post pics tom.

Thank, thank, thank you.

Yours will be on its way by next week.

oh star the quilt is so beauitful and the kind gifts are wonderful thank you so much star i will enjoy adding to my doll quilt collection ,you made a beauitful quilt can,t wait to see in person thank you so much star

I am working on mine. I had an idea to manipulate a block I love but it did not turn out the way I wanted so I am off to the drawing board lol
Having so much fun with this!
Thanks Chele!
Hugs
April

Up North...I love the crazy blocks! I'm just gonna have to try that sometime...I'm a little intimadated by the great ones I've seen posted on the board, but I think it would be great fun to play with the stitches on my machine! Your little quilt turned out great and I love the quilting!

You ladies are making some really cute ones!
Can't wait to see ALL of them!
Mine should be received shortly....

As promised, here is my little doll quilt from Alu_Rathbone (Christina). Isn't it just the cutest thing? It was made completely by hand. Christina is a new quilter and is still in high school. I think she did an awesome job!!

You're welcome! I'm going to post the photo of the one you sent me as soon as possible!

Too cute!
Rosie thinks it's her toy!

Yeah, Rosie is my trouble maker. Had to hide the darn quilt until I can get it put up on my Doll Quilt Wall!!! :lol: :lol:

Maybe you need to make her one of her very own!!

That is a really cute little quilt! I love the fabrics,

Great job Alu_Rathbone

How cute is that!!!!! And obviously Rosie "approved"!!

Great little quilt Alu - I love the use of the buttons! :D

Christina: Very cute quilt. I love your fabrics. Mostly I love the fact that you are in high school and are interested in making quilts. Do you have quilting history in your family?
Linda

Oh Wow!!! They are beautiful. And I have not even finished with mine yet . Just half way done with the hand quilting. I had to have some test done and still have two more to go. So far not good.