February 1 ~ Quilt of the Day

Doll Quilt By Rashida, i heart linen Rashida’s hand appliquéd doll quilt measures 18″ x 24″ and the quilting was done by machine.

She writes, “My favorite colors are any type of blues/greens. So I went with the aquas and turquoises. I wanted to create something very modern, but still with a sort of traditional feel to it. I’ll definitely be making another this year since my sewing has improved!” Rashida wrote about the quilt on her blog here, here and here (and she adds: “Don’t worry. They aren’t long posts!”).

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104 Responses to “February 1 ~ Quilt of the Day”

1. Bonnie responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 7:31 am →

   That is ONE FABULOUS QUILT!!

2. Michele responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 7:31 am →

   She’s one of my favorite bloggers and I’ve loved this quilt since moment one! And I don’t even LIKE BLUE!

3. LadySnow responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 7:32 am →

   What a beautiful quilt.

4. Kelli responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 7:35 am →

   Very fun and modern! Excellent color choices.

5. Helen responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 7:39 am →

   wow – that quilt is just beautiful. I love blues on a crisp white background – gorgeous!

6. Sarah responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 7:39 am →

   Wow, this is gorgeous!! I love the colors and the original design.

7. Average Jane Crafter responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 7:40 am →

   Gorgeous! The colors are amazing, and the unique shapes and design are so much fun! Beautiful!

8. Marlana responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:02 am →

   So pretty. Love the colors and the shapes. The quilting is amazing, too.

9. Mama Urchin responds:
   Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:11 am →

   Doll quilts are such a great way to start in quilting and to try new techniques. I love the modern-ness of this one.

10. Carrie responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:21 am →

    Wow…how beautiful is this quilt!!! I really love both the colors and the design! Can’t wait until I learn how to make something like this!!!

11. Melissa responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:33 am →

    that is so lovely. makes me want to go quilt

12. Regina responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:34 am →

    Exquisite – what a fun way to start the month!

13. shannon responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:44 am →

    I love this little doll quilt! Beautiful colors and I like the diagonal quilting too.

14. kathy responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:46 am →

    Those colors are wonderful. So calming and peaceful.

15. Debbie J. responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:53 am →

    Very cute doll quilt.

16. tess responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:55 am →

    it’s gorgeous, I love the colours!

17. Alisha responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:56 am →

    I love the colors and design! And I’m glad you started out with someone who is a beginner quilter — I’ve never made a quilt, but after Rashida’s fantastic results on only her second quilt, well, I’m inspired.

18. Missy responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 8:58 am →

    How inspirational! You have inspired me to move beyond the basic 9 patch for my girls dollies! I also love the color combo you choose.Great! Happy Sewing Blazer

19. Kristi Van Os responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:05 am →

    I’m so excited that it’s February! There are a lot of quilting BOM that start this month and boy am I ready. This blog is going to be my favorite stop of the day.

20. heide responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:09 am →

    Are you kidding me??? That little quilt is just too flippin’ cool! I can barely stand it.

21. froghair responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:14 am →

    what a great quilt. just as she said, modern and classic, all at once. nicely done!

22. beki responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:21 am →

    The colors and design are fabulous!

23. Angela Williams responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:25 am →

    That is very different and unique. I love it.

24. Betty responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:26 am →

    I love the colors and the quilting too. Great orginal pattern. i can’t wait to try to make one for myself.

25. nikkapotamus responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:28 am →

    Beautiful! I’m so loving the retro/modern 70s look now. I’d love to make one “life” size for my daughter’s bed. But in pink. Always pink.

26. Sandy responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:36 am →

    Gorgeous quilt, I can’t believe all the quilting is by hand!

27. Sandy responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:40 am →

    oops, obviously i read the post too fast, machine quilting, hand applique. I’m going to have to try applique this month.

28. Yvette responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:49 am →

    I love the colors on this quilt and then pattern is great!

29. kira responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:53 am →

    Absolutely amazing quilt!

30. Nancy responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:57 am →

    Oh! I love, love, love this design! We no longer have anyone here who has dolls, but I’ve got to make something like this. Beautifully done!

31. Chara Michele responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:04 am →

    I love Rashida’s blog & that doll quilt by her is just amazing!

32. Lola responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:07 am →

    That is such a fresh looking quilt!

33. Britt responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:12 am →

    Gorgeous, seriously beautiful!

34. Jen responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:13 am →

    That is so wonderful! I love to see modern designs in old fashion items! Well done.

35. stephanie responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:33 am →

    Genius! I love everything that comes out of her crafty little brain.

36. Jessi responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:37 am →

    I love how you’ve made this so modern. It’s really great.

37. marisa responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:44 am →

    Wow – beautiful!

38. alison responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:53 am →

    Love that doll quilt!

39. Emily responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 10:55 am →

    Gorgeous!

40. Karmela responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 11:10 am →

    OMG! I LOVE this quilt! The colors are great, and the style is so modern!

41. Rose L responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 11:30 am →

    So very cute!

42. mj responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 11:44 am →

    Such a beautiful quilt, and so inspiring!

43. Michele responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 12:03 pm →

    This quilt is fabulous! I love the colors that she used.

44. alicia responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 12:24 pm →

    It is quilts like these that make me so excited to learn how to quilt! I love the creativity, the colors, the uniqueness of this quilt–so fun!

45. Cassie Mayo responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 12:31 pm →

    Ack! So beautiful! The colours sparkle, as does the pattern — I love the subtle changes in the shapes of the appliques as they move across the quilt — those two circles amongst the sort-of-squares and tear drops are wonderful.

46. Margo responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 12:34 pm →

    I really like this quilt, and think I might make a similar one myself.

47. heather w. responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 12:39 pm →

    wow those colors are amazing!

48. Alice Stephenson responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 12:42 pm →

    Very cool! I didn’t think I was interested in quilting until I saw this.

49. annie responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 12:56 pm →

    gorgeous. really, stunning. and my favorite colors, too. mad skills.

50. Kate responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 1:06 pm →

    I love it! It is beautiful. It is simple and lovely.

51. Nada responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 1:28 pm →

    i’ve loved rashida’s blog for awhile, and remember this quilt… i was drooling over the color!

52. Christie responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 1:40 pm →

    wow! this is so beautiful.

53. Lisa thedomesticdiva responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 1:41 pm →

    How gorgeous!!! I absolutely love it!!!

    I’ve never done a quilt, but I think it’s time to jump in and get my feet wet!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    With friendship,
    Lisa

54. Andrea responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 1:43 pm →

    I love this quilt so much and with my daughter asking for doll blankets I might have to try something similar. Also thanks for introducing me to yet another great blog.

55. Wendy responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 1:50 pm →

    I love this quilt, it was one of my favorites of all those in the swap. The recipient was a lucky lady, indeed!

56. Carla Robinson responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm →

    Oh, what a gorgeous quilt!! I love the colors!

57. Rashida responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm →

    Oh my, my little quilt is first! Thank you so much for featuring it, you guys rock! And thanks to all of the commenters…you guys rock too! ^_^

58. Teddi responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 2:08 pm →

    What beautiful colors and I’m jealous of her machine stitching skills! Gorgeous!

59. Stacey Crease responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 2:20 pm →

    I am blown away by the artistry of this little quilt. It is inspiring me to leave quilt patterns behind to to come up with my own masterpiece.

60. Sinje responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 2:41 pm →

    Great work! Very beautiful choice of colours.

61. Thien-Kim Lam responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 2:42 pm →

    I love that it’s asymetrical but still pleasing to the eye. February is going to be a good month–full of quilts!

62. Patches responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 3:08 pm →

    Wow! I really like the colors she and design she chose!

63. Patches responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 3:09 pm →

    Wow! I really like the colors and design she chose!

64. Gina responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 3:15 pm →

    Beautiful quilt!

65. Jacquie Gering responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 3:25 pm →

    Some of my favorite colors too. This is so unique and beautiful!

66. Crystal responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 3:30 pm →

    Oh pretty!! My momma loves to make quilts, and I look forward to passing along tips I glean from y’all!!

67. Ashley responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 3:37 pm →

    Wow that is so pretty!

68. Beth responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 4:26 pm →

    AMAZING! Those are my favorite colors too. Wow, very well done.

69. Julia D responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 4:51 pm →

    Oh! Beautiful!!!

70. Nicole responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 5:20 pm →

    I love the colours!

71. rachel responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 5:30 pm →

    This is so beautiful! I love a modern quilt.

72. Claudia~L responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 5:43 pm →

    wow…what a nice design.

73. Carol responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 5:53 pm →

    What a wonderful quilt. I really like the quilting in it and the modern layout.

74. Lil' d responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 6:47 pm →

    beautiful!

75. Michelle responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:24 pm →

    That’s beautiful!

76. punchanella responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 9:26 pm →

    now THAT makes me want to quilt.

77. Kieny responds:
    Posted: February 1st, 2008 at 11:01 pm →

    Interesting design and great colours!

78. amelia responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 12:11 am →

    wow! the colors of this quilt are so refreshing! thanks for showing this!

79. skmparis responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 1:05 am →

    That’s so lovely, I wish I could quilt!

80. SuZ responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 4:36 am →

    wonderful !

81. HHH responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 7:10 am →

    oh man this is soooooo pretty!

82. Joanna responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 8:22 am →

    wow, that is beautiful!

83. Christine responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 9:04 am →

    I love the retro look of the blue fabrics. This gives me some motivation to try some different things.

84. Cassie Ogle responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 10:38 am →

    I am in love with this quilt! I can only hope that some day I can be this skilled

85. Amy responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 10:44 am →

    This is the most beautiful quilt I’ve seen in a long time! Thank you!

86. Glaucia Burgi responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 11:42 am →

    What a beautiful quilt! It´s different and the colors are so fresh.

87. Tanya responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 12:34 pm →

    Wow, I love this quilt! It is inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

88. Missy responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 12:48 pm →

    Love the shapes! Very mod!!!

89. Tina responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 2:40 pm →

    I love that quilt. So modern and unique. The colors are great.

90. Amanda responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 2:47 pm →

    I love the aqua color against the white. Beautiful!

91. Jennifer responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 3:42 pm →

    That’s wonderful. I love the design.

92. Mealy responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 4:58 pm →

    AWESOME. I absolutely love this quilt!!! I am picturing in my head those blues with some complimentary oranges!! How awesome would that look??!!!

93. Anna responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 9:06 pm →

    Oooh! So pretty! I love the shapes!

94. Samantha responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 9:08 pm →

    Simple yet dynamic. Genius! I’m also glad to see another hand appplique-r out there!

95. Shelly responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 9:35 pm →

    I know I can do this….so simply beautiful!

96. Kristin responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 10:02 pm →

    LOVE the colors! So pretty!

97. Becca responds:
    Posted: February 2nd, 2008 at 10:37 pm →

    These are my favorite colors too!

98. Louisa responds:
    Posted: February 3rd, 2008 at 6:49 am →

    I love how modern that quilt is. It is just beautiful!

99. Staci responds:
    Posted: February 3rd, 2008 at 9:29 am →

    Wow what a beautiful, fun quilt. Sometimes I forget that I don’t have to quilt with a traditional block, this is really inspiring.

100. Red responds:
     Posted: February 3rd, 2008 at 1:12 pm →

     Beautiful, I love the colors!

101. Jody responds:
     Posted: February 3rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm →

     This is so pretty! I love the amount of detail she got into such a small area … wonderful work.

102. Olga responds:
     Posted: February 4th, 2008 at 12:07 am →

     Neat design, I just love it!

103. Christy responds:
     Posted: February 4th, 2008 at 9:22 am →

     The colors and applique are beautiful!! Great Inspiration. Thanks

104. Linda T responds:
     Posted: February 6th, 2008 at 9:38 pm →

     I’m not always a fan of retro kind of quilts, but this is such a great show-off of quilting! Great job – I’ll have to check out her blog.