Hello everyone! Can you believe it's September already? I've been so focussed on this summer's project that I feel like it's still July! Do you remember this mid-century inspired doll quilt embellished with a vintage strawberry? I originally posted about it here.
Motifs like this are typical of the 1940s-50s when they adorned household linens such as tea towels, tablecloths, and napkins. I added calicos, polka dots, and gingham checks for vintage charm and bordered the quilt with a whimsical retro-style daisy print from American Jane.
The top itself was finished years ago but got set aside when I gave up doing handwork. It's such a shame to leave things like this half-done, but that was that, or so I thought. Earlier this spring, I brought it out to show my friend, Ruth, who graciously offered to finish it.
Just look at her beautiful stitches. Aren't they lovely? It was Ruth's idea to use perle cotton which adds a subtle luster to the overall design.
More than preserving a vintage berry, the quilt captures the essence of summertime too. I look forward to pulling it out again whenever I need a dose of sunshine. Thank you to Vicki Haninger for her inspiration and to Ruth, of course, for seeing the project to fruition. I couldn't be happier with the result!
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15” x 17”
2019
