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Welcome to the Doll Quilt Swap site!
[Jennifer's first quilt ever]
In April 2007, 28 creative women joined in an international doll quilt swap hosted by Lisa K. (that’s me!) hosted at http://losabia.wordpress.com. Each agreed to craft a doll-sized quilt to send to another swapper.
The swappers came from 4 countries and all walks of life. Some were mothers or grandmothers, others students, wives, or girlfriends. A handful hadn’t ever made a quilt, bravely entering the swap to challenge and enrich their skills. Others had made a few quilts. Still others were expert quilters.
As the swap progressed, many began to post photos of works-in-progress on their blogs and the doll quilt swap group on flickr. Some wrote of their process, inspiration, techniques, struggles, and triumphs along the way. Their fellow swappers were enthusiastic and supportive, offering praise, encouragement, or advice.
The resulting quilts are as varied, innovative, colorful, and wonderful as the partipants. The care and creativity with which each quilt was made is evident in every stitch. I’m proud to have been a part of this swap, and hope to continue its spirit into this next round.
Thank you, swappers, for making this adventure a fun and rewarding one. Welcome, newcomers, and thank you for your interest in our “little” community.
Lisa K.
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goodness i dont know how much longer i can wait!!!!
Comment by susan sobon — June 2, 2007 #
What a nice idea, too bad registration is closed. Maybe I’ll try to join you for the next one, although I live in England so mailing would be more expensive.
A very nice blog.
Pascale
Comment by Pascale — June 25, 2007 #
Could you let me know when you will be doing a third doll quilt swap - I’d love to be involved!
Comment by Lucy Locket — July 27, 2007 #
Me too. I had sooo much fun with this swap I would love to see there be a third doll quilt swap.
thanks julie
I would also like to thank all the hard work that the swap mammas put into this wonderful swap.
It did not go unnoticed
julie
Comment by fireflylane — July 28, 2007 #
Ohhh how wonderful! I’d love to know if there will be another swap scheduled!
bpratt at satx dot rr dot com
thanks!
Comment by betsypratt — August 18, 2007 #
Id love to join the next swap. Love dollies and love to make their blankets too. What a great way for newbies to practice techniques. Please count me in for the next swap. Thanks SueQ
Comment by SueQ — August 26, 2007 #
Hi there! I want to join the swap. I’m the schmuck that listed information (likes and dislikes) before even getting matched up in the Flickr group discussion! I may have missed an instruction discussion or something but I just jumped right in! Sorry for that! How does one get added?
Thanks!
Thanita
Comment by Thanita — April 22, 2008 #