A few months ago Joshua brought home a library book called Silly Billy by Anthony Browne .... all of the kids just loved this book! The pictures were delightful and the storyline really appealed to us all ... particularly our Jessica. In the story Billy worried about everything ... and I mean everything!!!! This all stopped when he slept over at his Grandmother's house - she gave him some worry dolls to help take care of his worries ... there is a whole lot more to this story than this but I'm not going to spoil it for you ...
Our Jessica is a worrier .... she worries about everything! I can't tell you the trouble this poor little girl has sleeping. When she is in a really bad state her room literally glows from the number of lights she has on. After we read this story I knew I wanted to make a quilt using Worry Dolls to help my sweet little girl feel safe ... and this is what I came up with ...
Finished Quilt Size: 52” x 52” (132cm x 132cm)
I really love this quilt ... as does Jessie!
The quilt is intended as a cuddle quilt being a lap quilt size. You could easily change this pattern around a million different ways to make it yours ... I'd like to see it made up with a simple pieced center and then run a border of little worry dolls around the edge. All of the dolls, hair & clothing are interchangeable so that you can make them look like who ever you want them to which is a lot of fun!
Although this is a more girlie project .. my boys are waiting 'patiently' for me to make up a cushion for them with a boy doll dressed in their football teams colours ... and because there are some boys included in the pattern wouldn't a quilt made up entirely of football players be terrific for a football fanatic!
The pattern includes instructions to make up two different cushions .. you can make the doll to suit the little person you're making the cushion for ... it also includes the entire alphabet ... so you don't have to change your children's names!
If you happen to be spending the June / July school holidays on or near the Sunshine Coast you may like visit Patchwork Angel and take a peek at this quilt in the 'flesh' one of the cushions is also visiting with A2F.
I am going to be teaching again at Patchwork Angel on the 2nd & 3rd of October - unfortunately this class is already booked out ... it just happens to be in the last weekend of the Victorian school holidays so my entire crew will be coming along with me before the class so that we can take in some of that beautiful sunshine and all of the theme parks too of course ... I can't wait!!!!!!
As I mentioned in my last post there is a giveaway involved here!
Leave a comment on this post , my last post or the next post - before the 1st of July & one random commenter from each of these posts will receive a copy of;
Wish you were here or
In Spring - which ever takes your fancy.
If you leave a comment on all three of these posts before the 1st of July one commenter will have the chance to win a kit to make up either Wish you were here or In Spring - which ever takes your fancy.
If you purchased a copy of either of the two new projects from one of my retailers or from myself before the 1st of July then email me telling me where & when you bought the pattern and you will have a chance to win a kit to make up either Wish you were here or In Spring - which ever takes your fancy. Please remember you will need proof of purchase.
Good luck guys!
Kellie
The worry dolls are adorable! I don't know how you do it - but keep up the good work we are all loving it!
Posted by: Jessica | June 21, 2010 at 06:01 PM
wow, this is amazing!!!!
Posted by: Kriszta | June 21, 2010 at 06:09 PM
Love the worry doll quilt it looks like such fun, it reminds me of paper dolls. In spring is just lovely, i hope you will be teaching it!
Posted by: Amelia | June 21, 2010 at 06:14 PM
Such an adorable quilt!!!
Posted by: simone | June 21, 2010 at 06:26 PM
WOW, this quilt is amazing, I LOVE it!
hope i can make one for my 6 y.o daughter soon (psst..daydreaming me) :D
Posted by: bimbi | June 21, 2010 at 06:28 PM
that quilt is adorable, we bought worry dolls for my daughter, but then she worried about losing them as they were so tiny....... xxxx
Posted by: driftwood | June 21, 2010 at 06:34 PM
Ok, having lurked for simply ages your competition has tempted me into quoting. I can't tell you how much I love your work (although there are days I could weep at how lovely your stippling is versus mine!) What I like is how approachable your patterns are, though. I might not be able to produce a work of art, but you really make me feel like this is something I can do — and the cushion I have just made for my cousin's baby using your tutorial is proof that I can!
Posted by: Ruth | June 21, 2010 at 06:37 PM
What a sweet quilt that has so many possibilities to personalise it to the child you are making it for. You're certainly a talented designer.
Posted by: Kerry | June 21, 2010 at 06:38 PM
I can honestly say I think you are one of the best designers I have seen in a very long time! I have just ordered worry dolls and can't wait to get started! All your others are on my list too! Keep up the good work... can't wait to see what's next!
Posted by: Mairi | June 21, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Beautiful! I love Anthony Browne's work (my favourite is: My Dad) - how wonderful that his work inspired such a gorgeous quilt!
Posted by: cathymk | June 21, 2010 at 06:39 PM
So much detail, I've never seen a quilt like it! I'll have to hunt down that book :)
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Posted by: Bellgirl | June 21, 2010 at 06:51 PM
The dolls are unbelievably sweet without being sickly. What a wonderful idea for a child that worries.
Posted by: CraftyCripple | June 21, 2010 at 06:54 PM
sO SUPER COOL! jUST LOVE IT AND SO DOES MY DAUGHTER!! Thanks for more wonderful ideas....
Posted by: Yvonne Benson | June 21, 2010 at 07:05 PM
How cute! Your children are so lucky to have a talented mom like you! Best wishes from Taiwan!
Posted by: Diana | June 21, 2010 at 07:16 PM
Oh Wow! What a fabulous quilt, the intricate applique is beautiful. I would love to win a pattern although I am certain I could never manage anything quite so lovely. May be the cushion would be a good start.
Posted by: Penny | June 21, 2010 at 07:25 PM
Oh Kellie that story is great I've read it to groups of children and they love it too - your quilt is just simply divine you are such a talented lady.
Posted by: Treann | June 21, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Funny quilt, so original!
Hugs,
Veronica
Posted by: Veronica | June 21, 2010 at 07:28 PM
They are sooo lovely - great idea Kellie!
Posted by: Bronwyn | June 21, 2010 at 07:41 PM
These are adorable and so clever! I have boys, so the football players intrigue me!! :)
Posted by: Vickie | June 21, 2010 at 07:54 PM
Amazingly stunning quilt! i'm far too impatient to try this one.
What a lucky girl your daughter is!
Posted by: Rosa | June 21, 2010 at 07:54 PM
Kellie, you REALLY are amazing! What a fantastic quilt!!
Posted by: Jenny of Elefantz | June 21, 2010 at 08:07 PM
OMG! You are such an inspiration! I'm sure Jessica can sleep well with the safety blanket.
Posted by: Jeannie | June 21, 2010 at 08:08 PM
Very pretty pattern, can see using it for borders or a strip quilt.
Posted by: Sally Morris | June 21, 2010 at 08:15 PM
What a beautiful quilt! They are really, really cute dolls! Looks like a lot of hard work though!!
Posted by: Talia | June 21, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Just Love all those worry dolls :-) Great Idea
Cheers
Lynne
Posted by: Lynne | June 21, 2010 at 08:24 PM
How very creative you are!! And what a special quilt for a little girl to wrap up in! Very nice. I'd also love to be entered again for your giveaway. Thanks!
Posted by: Deb | June 21, 2010 at 08:34 PM
Poor Jessie, we'll have to check out Silly Billy as Milo is a bit of a worrier too. Great quilt , especially the fact that you can do boy football teams .
Posted by: periwinkle | June 21, 2010 at 08:47 PM
You do the most incredible work! This quilt is beautiful!
Posted by: LeAnnB | June 21, 2010 at 08:48 PM
Very cute - love the little girls!
Posted by: Megan Butel | June 21, 2010 at 08:49 PM
Your work is amazing. I love your new quilt and everything else you have made.
Posted by: Christine | June 21, 2010 at 08:52 PM
Who could worry with this lot looking over you?
Posted by: tracey petersen | June 21, 2010 at 08:56 PM
OOH! what a treat! two grreat posts in a week! Love the alphabet quilt, hope your trip to Minnesota was fruitful...did you get to the Mall of America? Susan
Posted by: susan | June 21, 2010 at 09:05 PM
That quilt is too sweet, esp. considering the story behind it. I just love the pillows, too. ~karen
Posted by: kaholly | June 21, 2010 at 09:06 PM
soy incapaz de decir cual de todos me gusta mas, asi que me quedo con todos
la colcha de niños, si tengo que elegir es mi preferida
gracias por hacer cosas tan bonitas y enseñarñas
concha
Posted by: concha | June 21, 2010 at 09:15 PM
What a gorgeous quilt! I am sure Jessica loves it. You are so very talented!!
Posted by: Marilyn | June 21, 2010 at 09:20 PM
I love the worry doll quilt. What a wonderful comfort for a small child.
Posted by: Penny G | June 21, 2010 at 09:36 PM
What a totally GORGEOUS quilt! It is stunning! Lucy xx
Posted by: lucy locket | June 21, 2010 at 09:40 PM
What a cute quilt - can't wait to see a boy version??
Count me in - I love those pillows!
Posted by: Linda T | June 21, 2010 at 09:50 PM
Silly Billy was a hit in our house too...we had to buy a little box of worry dolls after reading it...your quilt is much more snuggly though!
Posted by: Caroline | June 21, 2010 at 09:54 PM
These dolls are adorable. The pillow idea is great too!
Posted by: Ajaire | June 21, 2010 at 09:54 PM
The worry doll quilt is quite perfect - it looks like a lot of work! Please count me in on the beautiful cushion giveaway.
Warm regards from Renee in Perth, Western Australia
Posted by: Renee Carter | June 21, 2010 at 09:58 PM
Absolutely gorgeous - again! Thanks for the chance to win a fantastic giveaway, would love to win it.
Posted by: shelley | June 21, 2010 at 10:01 PM
This one looks just a little more daunting than the alphabet one, but so cute. I love the story behind it. You are amazing -- your ideas are so unique. I love all your stuff!
Posted by: Jessica C. | June 21, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Your quilt is adorable! Love the idea!
Posted by: Cindy | June 21, 2010 at 10:07 PM
Making that quilt was genious, seriously. I'm sure your daughter will remember for the rest of her life (except maybe teenhood) how you made something especially for her to feel better. Love your stuff, I have Lilly Pilly and Meg's Garden and really would love to have either of those patterns.
Posted by: sewlindaann | June 21, 2010 at 10:26 PM
This is beautiful, very nice!!!!!!!!!
congratulations for your work , and sorry for my english, kisses for you from Argentina
Posted by: GRACIELA FERRARI | June 21, 2010 at 10:26 PM
So cute Kellie. I am a worrier and think maybe I need one of those quilts! I love the quilting on it. Very pretty!
Posted by: kris | June 21, 2010 at 10:34 PM
I love love love the worry doll quilt! I still have my worry dolls from when I was a little girl, and my kids play with it all the time. What a spectacular idea!!!
Posted by: Danielle | June 21, 2010 at 10:37 PM
As always, I adore your work! Stay creative.
Posted by: Marjorie | June 21, 2010 at 10:41 PM
That quilt is crazy cute!!1 I adore it.. seriously you must have the patience of a saint - I can't imagine how time consuming it must have been.+
Posted by: Heather | June 21, 2010 at 10:51 PM