This was a particularly hard challenge for me (I'm not much into current women's fashion trends). We are definitely at risk for being eliminated and the next week is the vintage-inspired challenge which I know I can rock!! So, if you all would please, pretty please, head over and vote, I would be so grateful! Voting is only open until midnight tonight.
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For those of you that sew a lot of clothing, you know how many scraps you end up having left over. I thought this quilt would be perfect for using up all those skinny little scraps that I can't bare to throw away. Plus, I love the eclectic look of all the different pretty fabrics.
A string block quilt has a "constant" strip of fabric that is sewn down the middle on the diagonal that is usually some type of solid color. I chose to use white. When all of the blocks are arranged the "constant" ends up making a diamond shape. Pretty neat, huh?
I also decided to sew a quick peasant style dress for my daughter Savannah. I used the pattern that was given to us during the last Leila and BenProject Run and Play Challenge (the Sweet Dress pattern). I actually sewed the pattern the way it was instructed this time.
This dress pattern took me about 45 minutes to get sewn (garment label and all!). I would say if you are a beginner it might take about an hour and a half, but no more than that. It's super-simple and only has two pattern pieces to cut! I would highly recommend this pattern to any new sewer that is looking to start to make children's clothing.
The only thing I did different with the pattern was to add the ruffle detail down the front. I think this is going to be a great little dress for spring/summer. And what I really love about this pattern is that Savannah will be able to continue to wear this as a top when she gets taller - gotta love that!
I hope you all had a great weekend!
Cottage Mama's Note: The fabric used for the peasant dress is Heather Bailey's Pop Garden - Rose Bouquet - Emerald.
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I'd love it if you could answer this question. I've seen several blogs with beautiful garment labels like yours. I want some for my sewing!! Where did you get them?
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Oh, I am so inspired by these colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt! And I love love the dress! Darling! Fingers crossed for you on PR&P!
ReplyDeleteI voted! Love the little dress and the quilt blocks are gorgeous. The white strip pulls it all together - I never would have thought of that. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteHey Lindsay, Do you have a pattern for this quilt that you could share. So so pretty. Stunning actually. >3
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies!! Yes, I will post about how to make these string quilt blocks. I am fairly new to quilting, but this is an easy beginner pattern.
ReplyDeleteLindsay
Very pretty, love the colors. I would love a dress like this for my baby girl!
ReplyDeleteI have never made a quilt before, but when I find out in about a month or so if I'm having a boy or a girl, I'm going to venture into making my first one! No matter how it turns out it will still be a fun thing to do while I'm waiting on the little one to arrive! :-) I LOVE those scraps you used! I had a quilt made with all of the girly girl fabrics for my daugther's "big" girl bed & it makes me so happy everyday I go in her room! :-) I voted for you! I love vintage retro designs especially for little ones, so I can't wait to see what you come up with! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove all the fun color in your quilt square!! I wish I had a fun scrap pile like you :) Also love the sweet peasant dress. I love little girl's in peasants dresses. I too love that they last for a few years!
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt square. It's beautiful with those colors! I imagine it with either a solid black or white border in between each piece (1/2 to 1 inch wide). I hope you'll show us the finished project.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the string quilt! I'm a beginning quilter myself and I can't bear to throw away scraps either! Looking forward to seeing your "how to" on that quilt. Voted for your twirly dress. =)
ReplyDeleteI voted for you.
ReplyDeleteThe Twirl Dress is wonderful and the quilt block is very pretty. I can hardly wait to see the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteHi, adorable Lindsay! ^^
ReplyDeleteI JUST LOVED your blog, and Flickr, and work! \o/
I put a link on my blog.
We REALLY are blessed for stay at home doing what we love! ^^
I´ll be always around here!
Congratulations!
Regards from Brazil!
Simone
What a beautiful quilt that is going to be! And I can just picture little Miss S in that adorable dress.
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Gloria
I love this! I think I ought to start saving more of my skinny scraps. I jut love the love of all those fabric together.
ReplyDeleteHow do you make your ruffle (on the dress), do you use a ruffler? It almost looks like box pleats on a small scale.
ReplyDeleteDawn, the ruffle down the front is actually just a pre-made trim. And yes, it is box pleats. It would take a long time to make, but was super easy because it was already done for me!!
ReplyDeleteLindsay