Swap Goodness

As you are no doubt aware, I've taken part in a couple of great swaps in the last couple of months. First up was the Doll Quilt Swap 8 (you all remember the one I made for Anna). I was fortunate enough to receive this lovely blue green and linen mini quilt from Marilyn in the US.

Both the front and back are beautiful enough to display. Thanks Marilyn!
Next up was the Pillow Talk Swap (my favourite swap so far!). Who could forget the hand pieced hexies I made for Penny (listen to me tooting my horn :P ). In return I received this much coveted (by me when I first saw it) cushion cover made by Amy.
I totally had plans the moment I saw it to make myself a copy. Now, my plans are to make another so I have a pair of them!
Four diamonds down, two to go. I had quite a few of Amy's fabrics in the stash and in my scrap bins, so they'll be very matchy matchy.

I can't wait for the next swap!!

Autumn House

The quilt I made for the Doll Quilt Swap 8 is finished and sent!

I love it, and wish I could make one for myself. But of course I never make anything this good for myself! I'll have to change that mind-set, convince myself I'm making it for the great great grandkids or something :)
Now you didn't think I'd reveal the recipient on my blog, did you? Names have been blurred to maintain secrecy.

Doll Quilt Swap 7

There's nothing like living on the edge! This doll's quilt needs to be in the post tomorrow in order to make it to it's new home by Sept 15.

The most time consuming part (piecing the dresden plate) was completed ages ago, but I only just got around to sandwiching it and quilting it last night and today.

I used a natural coloured thread for the quilt top, and a variegated thread on the bobbin to produce a lovely effect on the quilt back (not quite captured in the photo, though).

All it needs now is some binding and a quilt patch on the back! I'm in a bit of a dilemma as to what to bind it with, though. Any suggestions?