A Very Odd Quilt

So! I can imagine some grandma fashioning this little quilt with a grandchild in mind.....then having the grandchild run in fright from the almost life-sized doll figure on the front (it has NO FACE!). It was brought to me a by a friend who I suspect wanted to see my reaction mostly.

It's a great child quilt in many ways. Right size, 35" x 35". Nice and soft, with a fine flannel backing. Grandma even added SpongeBob SquarePants binding, something a child would love. The doll figure is appliqued to the front. The black fabric is a shiny synthetic, the dress and headdress a familiar quilting cotton.

I like the earrings. I'm not sure they would meet some safety standards, but they are a nice touch.

I am sad to report, this quilt seems quite unused.  And the maker might have felt low self-esteem after it was rejected.... It only cost a dollar at the garage sale where it was discovered.

Behind the scenes with Maggie

We had a photo shoot for Maggie Bonanomi's next book last week. It is always inspiration galore at her house. Look at this tiny rug - aren't the colors wonderful? It is only coaster size.....made of tiny braided scraps.

We take over her 1841 house in historic Lexington, Missouri and shoot all over it. Maggie arranges some shots before we arrive, we collaborate on others.

Here is the team in action. Photographer Aaron Leimkuehler is partly hidden by his camera. Designer Brian Grubb is peeking in behind him while Maggie looks on too. Of course, I was off in the other room admiring one of her quilts, or rugs, crocks, arrangements.......

Best thrifty packing material

Remember our No Scraps Too Small to Save mantra? Well, it applies to quilt batting also.

I save all my batting scraps, I just throw them into a bag in the closet. When it comes time for a daughter or a friend to move, I pass them on. They are excellent packing material for dishes. They are clean and light and cushion glassware just right.

Try it, you'll like it!

Letting Go #1