Look at this tiny girl! This is what I spent hours hand stitching the other day. Both of my girls fell in love with this little dog, which means I get to make another one. It'll be fun, I think I should have a Bette Davis marathon while I work on the next one.
Please say hello to my new love. On the design wall is my new summer quilt in the making.
I've been wanting to make a quilt out of vintage sheets from the 60's and 70's. The tough part is finding old sheets at thrift stores that are in good shape. After a bit of searching I found some fat quarter sized bundles of them on Etsy in pink, green, blue and yellow. I really want to showcase these great prints so I cut my squares at 10 1/2 inches. 7 across and 7 down. I'm so exited about this quilt!
This pink carnation print is my favorite of the whole bunch. Most of the sheets are a cotton/poly blend. A precious few are a nice crisp 100% cotton. These carnation lovelies is one of them.
All of these summer colors reflect what I see out of my sewing room window. They remind me of warm days and cool summer nights, screen doors and campfires at the river.
I hope to get this quilt finished soon. I really want to sleep under it on our camping trips this summer.
And now for a few more photos of the teeny doggy. She hasn't a name yet, any suggestions?
When I finished stitching her, she was just screaming for a flower in her hair. And some pearls. Such a little lady she is.
I am really enjoying my summer sewing. Is anyone else humming The Brady Bunch theme song? x
OMG, that quilt is going to be so awesome! How cute is that little dog! How about Chocolate for a name? :) Thanks for sharing all this goodness & inspiration!
Posted by: sherry | June 29, 2009 at 09:28 PM
Sarah, you are an artist!! This little super cute dachshund is adorable. I can imagine how much work it was to create "Mrs Boyle". She is absolutely lovely and I understand that both of the girls want to have one.
And the fabrics you found for the quilt are so yummy, refreshing, clean, beautiful and light! Just perfect for summer!
Hugs,
Sabine
Posted by: Sabine | June 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Your summer quilt is going to be beautiful! What a wonderful idea to make the entire quilt out of vintage sheets! I can't wait to see how you quilt it as well!
Posted by: sherri | June 29, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Can't wait to see the finished summer quilt. What a lovely use for vintage sheets with fabulous patterns. I rummage at car boot sales and charity shops with a new perspective when I see posts like this. Thank you x
Posted by: Teresa | June 30, 2009 at 04:29 AM
Love the quilt! It's so bright and pretty and perfect for summer! Love the doggie too!
Posted by: Terry | June 30, 2009 at 04:55 AM
Oh my Lord, do you know that this quilt was the first thing I thought of this morning, the spring quilt is too heavy this time of year, but something like this would be perfect, Imagine my surprise when I opened my reader and saw it looking back at me!? It looks marvelous and now I simply MUST make one!
ps - With those giant pearls, I think the dog should be named Wilma.
Posted by: elizabeth of course | June 30, 2009 at 05:10 AM
Oooh, that little Teenie Weenie is adorable! I'll bet your girls are fighting over her. And that quilt! It's going to be super delicious!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 30, 2009 at 05:52 AM
I love those vintage sheets!!! Love that carnation one, and the blue one with the really big print. Heck, they're all pretty, and I love the simple design. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by: Evelyn | June 30, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Loving the quilt! I've been wanting to make one like it for so long, but haven't got the guts to cut up my sheets! The little doggie is so adorable, I think she should be named Camille.
Posted by: Misha | June 30, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Thanks for showing the vintage sheet quilt. I found the very same deep pink with yellow and white flowers the other day! Woo-hoo! I'm on the hunt for more. Thursday is the 1/2 price day at our thrift store so I am heading out to check out the bargain textiles.
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 30, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Ooops...let me wipe the drool off of my keyboard!
OMG! I love the vintage sheets! Can't wait to see the completed quilt.
Posted by: Stefanie | June 30, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Love the quilt. How about naming her Lily--goes nicely with Rosie!
Posted by: Lisa | June 30, 2009 at 06:38 AM
I am totally thinking Prissy....because she is definitely Prissy and just adorable.
Posted by: M | June 30, 2009 at 06:53 AM
Oh she is cute!
I'm thinking it should start with a "D", like
Dolly, Dixie, Demi, The Dachshund.
Your quilt is going to be so wonderful!
You are very inspiring.
Jane
Posted by: Jane Swanson | June 30, 2009 at 07:52 AM
I love how your vintage sheet quilt looks! I have a few vintage sheets but I feel like I need a few more to make a quilt with them. Maybe I will just do a simple patchwork like you. It is lovely with all those florals!
Posted by: Trisha | June 30, 2009 at 08:11 AM
I think she looks like a Delilah.
Posted by: Tressa | June 30, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Oh, I love that vintage sheet quilt - the pastel colors are beautiful. And your little doggy is adorable. I just discovered your blog and have been reading past posts. Love your quilts and your writing style.
Posted by: Claudia | June 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Pearlie Girlie was my first thought before you even asked a name! I do love Lilly also!
Wonderful summer Quilt!!! Looks so fresh and I can almost smell the clean scent from the breeze outside after it hung from the wash!
I know you will enjoy this "lovely" at camp!
HOPE~
Posted by: HOPE | June 30, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Those prints are too amazing for words - so I'm not even gonna try!!!!! It is VERY inspiring though!!
I think you should name the doggie... Audrey!!
Posted by: megan v | June 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM
love the sheet quilt!! so summery and fun! your "little doggy" is too cute also-my daughter has a dachshund. yours makes me think of the song "how much is that doggy in the window? the one with the waggedy tail!" thanks for sharing her!
Posted by: suesue | June 30, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Wow, you don't find sheets like that any more. What great designs.
Love the little dog you made. Cute!
Posted by: Carrie P. | July 01, 2009 at 05:31 AM
I think your little dog should be called Peggy after my mam as it's her birthday today.... quilt is looking just awesome, but why am I not surprised there , looking forward to seeing it all finished. Hope the sun is shining there as much as it is here :-)
Posted by: periwinkle | July 01, 2009 at 06:08 AM
I'm so freakin' jealous! I've been collecting vintage sheets and I don't have anything nearly as exciting as you! If you would like to swap some FQ's let me know because I'd be game :o)
Posted by: Kay Snyder | July 01, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Sarah! I love your vintage sheet quilt! I FINALLY cut into my vintage sheet fat quarters last week, that I got from Elizabeth's swap last year! I've been sewing away. Loving the results. I'll be posting soon. Your's is fabulous! ooxx`jodi
Posted by: Jodi | July 01, 2009 at 10:27 AM
GREAT sheets - I wish I could find such pretty, good ones.
As to the doggie - I vote for Lily or Petunia, since you already have Rosie.
Posted by: cjhaab | July 01, 2009 at 11:30 AM