Free Swim. That's what I decided to call my first doll quilt, which will be mailed tomorrow to my 
swap partner. Those fishies have been locked up for so long, they needed to go for a swim. I went crazy for this project last month right after the assignment of partners. And then, I froze. I was totally intimidated.
By what others where putting together, by my swap partner's proficiency as a quilter, 
but my lack of creativity. I was just frozen, and the top stayed on a shlef for 3 weeks. Then, the friendly reminder that the deadline was tomorrow came this weekend, and I just went for it. I let go of my fears and just finished it. I'm not a great free-hand machine quilter, so the bubbles around the fish ended up looking more like crazy line, but I still got the fluidity and motion I was after.
I hope my swap recipient is happy would it and her kiddos enjoy playing with it. 
It's no master piece, but I had a good time working on it.
That is a very cute quilt. You did it all on machine?
Beverly
Posted by: Beverly | July 18, 2007 at 10:19 AM
This is sooo cute. I'm very impressed with your free-hand quilting. I haven't attempted anything but straight lines!
Posted by: Mrs Figby | July 18, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Your partner loves it :-) I have a feeling this will be stolen from me by the kiddos as soon as they see it... If I let them. It's absolutely lovely- the fabric is darling and the free motion wuilting is great!!! I love the back, the name, and the label too! Thanks!!!
Posted by: Samantha | July 23, 2007 at 04:46 PM
I am a bit shocked that you are in a quilting swap. Isn't this a place where "quilters" swap their work? This is hardly an article of proficient quilting. Quirly & dorky for sure, but not anything anybody I know would want on their walls. Free-motion quilting should not be done by a novice with a plain background where EVERY mis-stitch will show. Consider a simpler approach & sew within your means.
Posted by: Jayne | March 30, 2008 at 08:56 AM
What the hell is up with Jayne. Ummmm, isn't it a DOLL QUILT swap? Not a Artist quilt hang on your wall swap? ARGH. There's always one in the bunch.
Posted by: Stacey T | March 31, 2008 at 11:46 AM
yes, those children and DOLLS will just be horrified by your quilting skills. How could a Doll ever sleep under such an amateurish work as this.
Some people really, really have too much time on their hands.
Posted by: Auburn | March 31, 2008 at 02:53 PM
oh, meant to add...it's cute. Love the goldfish fabric.
Posted by: Auburn | March 31, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I am no quilting expert, but I think your quilts all look lovely. To quote Sir Elton, your troll is a rude, vile pig.
Posted by: Herb Urban | April 01, 2008 at 01:49 AM