The postman was very kind to me yesterday and brought me a package that had travelled from a land far, far away. So far away that they're experiencing winter with snowflakes! Yes, my gorgeous DQS11 quilt from Viv of Sew Vivid in New Zealand had arrived. I had admired the colors and the large polka dots when I saw her making this on her flickr photostream. So I had a very big smile on my face when I opened the package. Plus she sent me two postcards of the beautiful scenery of New Zealand (which I'd love to visit one day) and the most lovely turquoise metallic thread and floss. I'm very lucky. Thank you so much Viv!!
Look, doesn't it look right at home on the turquoise doll bed that I'm working on for Miss L?
Rachel insists that both the bed and quilt belong to her. Seeing as she's making herself right at home I may have a hard time convincing her that the bed at least has to go away. (She's a cloth doll that I made from a Patti Culea pattern many, many years ago.)
I think the hot pink binding is perfect .. it adds just the right punch to frame this lovely quilt. The colors and prints are just right. AND, Viv says that this is her first time hand-quilting too! You wouldn't know that at all if Viv hadn't spilled the beans - the soft grey and aqua threads are wonderful. I love it and will soon add it to my wall of doll quilts in the hallway. Once again, thank you Viv!!
