Making quilts for dolls is a lot of fun. I get to experiment with colors and also use up some of those “cut but didn’t work” pieces from other projects.
These were made from the pink/purple scrap bin. Even used some of my Dresden Plate leftovers. Toss in some lace and you get what I am calling the Ball and Chain Series.
The Pillow.
So far I have five finished. Here are front and back photos. Twice the fun.
And now some close-up’s.
You are probably wondering why I named them Ball and Chain. This little ball and chain keeps the pillow matched up with the quilt.
Next, I moved on to Zebras. Zebra fabric. I really love this fabric.
I added the lace and different color fabric trim. Matching pillow, of course.
I used the black and white zebra fabric for the back. Cuteness overload.
Then I made this quilt I call the Red Flower quilt. I fussy cut the flower for the center.
Used Michael Miller Clown Stripes as my starting Log Cabin border.
Not only did I fussy cut the red flower but I also “fussy sewed” to line up the stripes.
Then added my favorite polka dots.
Quilting was done with a fast simple meandering stipple design.
I knew I wanted to add lace and ribbon. Selected this double sided lace from my lace stash. Been there for YEARS. Happy to use some of it.
Binding was done with the red and black floral fabric. I had hoped to fussy cut more of the red but this was the best I could get.
This photo shows the fabric I used for the back. Didn’t want to go all wild with a lot of different fabrics. The front is busy enough. 
Red Flower quilt measures 24″ by 24″. Perfect for 18″ dolls and could also be used for a new baby.
Hope you have enjoyed my Doll Days of August.
My Back-To-School quilt is finished. Working on the pillow. Photos soon, maybe tomorrow.
Your Doll Days of August are fantastic and as usual you show us your great artistic side. I only wish I could do half as good as you do.
LOVE the zebra fabric! Not the stripes, the actual funny zebras. Where’d you get it? I would love to make a me-sized blanky out of that!
That zebra fabric is way cute!
Oh my gosh Donna, I absolutely love your Ball and Chain doll quilts with pillows!!!! They are ADORABLE!!!!! I especially LOVE LOVE LOVE the zebra one!!!! I think that’s just the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!!!!! Makes me wish my daughters were still little playing with dolls!!!! All I can say is you’d better still be making these when I finally get a granddaughter!!!!!!
ooh soo cute! I want to play with dolls again!!!
All beautiful and/or adorable. I especially like the zebra with the lace. Your new blog page heading is wonderful. I remember when you used that fabric. It’s so nostalgic. Isn’t it wonderful to be retired and to find creative and productive ways to keep your mind sharp and enjoy life? I retired 3 years ago, had been making jewelry – stringing, wire working, and then I discovered seed beads. Absolutely a blast designing and weaving with those beads. Keep on doing what you’re doing! LisaD in upstate NY
I can just imagine the look of delight on the face of a young “mommy” when she receives one of these sweet sets for her doll “baby”!
Thank you, everyone. Your comments mean a lot to me. They keep me going, creating and wanting to show you what I make.
I love that zebra fabric too. I have two more cut and ready to sew.
Debra, I think I got it at JoAnn’s. I bought so much fabric last month that it is all a blur. I told hubby it was either food or fabric. He went without dinner a couple times. LOL!!
LisaD, I know what you mean about seed beads. So addicting. Have fun creating.
Cool. I’ll have a look for it next time I am in Palmdale. Its so freaking cute!