Monday, January 4, 2010

Dollies for Sarah Johnson!

Another well-worn and dearly loved quilt that I have shown a small pic of some time ago. My Angela and her family have slept under this for years - how I ever made it amazes me, though I know I did do it - it is soooo big!

The middle section is an interpretation of the Sarah Johnson Quilt, 1826 - I think she made this quilt when she was only 14-years old!

My quilt was started perhaps 11 years ago and repro fabrics were a bit limited in availability then - I was so fortunate to have what would have been a small collection and perhaps swapped fabrics with friends!

I think the inspiration for the dolly border came from a cushion published in an Australian patchwork magazine, so here is the finished quilt and I think it will itself become an antique one of these days! Would be nice!

Now to the present - I have quite a few finishes to do and I'm looking forward to that! Happy Day!
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39 comments:

  1. ValJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Oh my goodness! I am speechless. This is the most beautiful quilt ever! I would be so proud.

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  2. luv2quilt2January 4, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    What an amazing quilt! You have super skills.

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  3. MargaretJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    OMG!!! You are absolutely amazing!!!!! Talk about an heirloom. Sigh.

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  4. JuliaJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    I love it Lurline...
    It's a beautiful quilt...an heirloom for sure!
    Hugs Julia ♥

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Lurline,

    How wonderful. What a great quit to lie under every night.

    Cheers,
    Bobbie
    www.bobbieashley.com

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  6. LizJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    I love this quilt Lurline. Soft and snuggly and the fabrics are just deligtful.
    Lizzie
    XXX

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  7. ChristineJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Love this quilt. I remember seeing pictures of the origninal Sarah Johnson quilt in AP&Q magazine. Yours is lovely with the dollie border.

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  8. NedraJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    I recognized the dolly border from your header, and I love it!

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  9. I Purr-Furr to CraftJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    absolutely adorable, thanks for sharing

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  10. MyraJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Lots of loving work went in to that beauty! Its wonderful Lurline... 8-)

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  11. VivianJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    There's a style and grace to this quilt that leaves me speechless -- absolutely beautiful!

    I love the dolly border every time I see it, in your header, in a quilt that Julia made, and now and then in quilts in my limited AP&Q collection. I have to make one some time. It's such a sweet way to finish a quilt.

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  12. BernadetteJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Just gorgeous Lurline, this quilt is one on my "to do" list, I have it in an APQ magazine.
    You must have been very pleased with it. Happy New Year, hugs Bernadette

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  13. JanetJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    I love the Sarah Johnson quilt and the dollie border is so perfect for it. What a treaure, I think you should trot it out on it's anniversay every year.

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  14. My name is RietJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. I wish I could do that.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    I so remember you making this quilt and it is still beautiful

    hugs
    Christine

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  16. Blogless meJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Please, continue spoiling us - this is another adorable quilt! I love everything about it - the colours, the centre medalion, the borders, oh, the borders ...

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  17. antique quilterJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    I have loved this quilt for so long!
    one of these days I will make the sarah johnson quilt.
    yours is beautiful
    a family treasure I hope.
    Kathie

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  18. PatchworkRoseJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    Thankyou for showing us the wonderful detail Love this quilt and the older repros :-)
    Definately a family treasure
    Cheers
    Lynne

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  19. Abby and StephanieJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Another beauty. The dollies are so pretty.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    What a beautiful Dollie quilt! Just love it!

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  21. KaarenJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Now that is a family heirloom to be sure. It's fantastic, Lurline!

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  22. Nancy Near PhiladelphiaJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    What a magnificent quilt!

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  23. DebJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Unbelievable treasure! I love it! Thank you for sharing your quilt with all of us.

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  24. CardygirlJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful Lurline...thanks for sharing it with us!

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  25. Teresa RawsonJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    I love, love, love this quilt! Thank you so much for posting it. I have been admiring the snippet of dollie border ever since discovering your blog. It is a stunning quilt!

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  26. Peg - Happy In QuiltingJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Another stunner Lurline...

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  27. Mary on Lake PulaskiJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Wow - amazing Lurline!! Thank you for sharing - yes it is already a heirloom!

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  28. em's scrapbagJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    This is amazing. I really love the center. You did a beautiful job!

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  29. Mrs QuiltyJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    That quilt is beyond beautiful and the border of the ladies is exquisite! Very unique!!! Amazing! The center is so beautiful too! What a beautiful job you did!

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  30. BrendaJanuary 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    A truly beautiful quilt.

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  31. TerryJanuary 5, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Wow! What an amazing quilt!! :0)

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  32. StitchinByTheLakeJanuary 6, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    Lurline this quilt is just stunning. I love the dolly border - so unusual! blessings, marlene

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  33. KarleneJanuary 6, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    Beautiful Quilt and I love the dolls around the border...Karlene

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  34. MickiJanuary 6, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    I love that quilt and the dolls as a border is just so pretty!
    Thanks for sharing it!
    Micki

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  35. mary-myneedlethead.blogspot.comJanuary 6, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Lurline, Just Beautiful!!! Love the dollie border! Hugs, and Happy New Year, Mary

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    It's such a beautiful quilt Lurline, I love the dollie border too! toni xxx

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  37. Rose MarieJanuary 7, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    This quilt and your Dresdan Plate quilt are absolutely gorgeous .... love the soft colours that you used!

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  38. Northern DebJanuary 8, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Lurline, Your quilt is just BEAUTIFUL!! I love it!

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  39. busyascanbeJanuary 18, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! It is just amazing!

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