It is a little scary participating in Camille and Carrie's "My First Quilt" blog. My mom's first quilt (that she designed, made and sold patterns for) was created 23 years ago. It was her first pattern for her company, Farmyard Creations. Now reread those last couple of sentences. Make sure you notice the word "sold". She actually sold these patterns. Lots of them. I'm sure that pattern was solely responsible for a few months of groceries for our family.
The name of the quilt was "The Gang's All Here". Don't get me wrong. I am thankful for the ol' Gang, but I sure do make fun of it. First of all, I'm not sure it can even be classified as a real quilt. Notice there is no quilting on it. My mom laughed this morning as she told me she used fluffy batting. I don't even know what fluffy batting is, but I guess it's funny. The best part about the pattern is that it had matching little dolls. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the dolls to take a picture, but I sure can remember them.
Now for her latest quilt, "Count to 9". Just a little different. Definitely something I like, and it even has actual quilting.
Thanks, Camille and Carrie for the fun blog. For all the details on this fun project, head on over to their sites. Everyone is invited to participate. They will be posting links to all the quilts on Monday!
I love the neutrals in the second quilt, and of course the huge numbers. Honestly it only makes me even more excited for your fabric to come out this fall.
Posted by: Tiffany | Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 06:13 PM
I'm really disappointed you don't have the matching dolls...
I love the new quilt. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Katie B | Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Your first quilt is adorable. Guess what? I have that pattern. I wasn't a quilter yet but I still have some of the little dolls. Farmyard patterns were a real staple back in my days of boutiquing.
Posted by: Alicia | Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:51 PM
i LOVE your newest quilt! i WOULD LOVE to get some of these fabric.. they are so lovely.
Posted by: Chase | Monday, July 13, 2009 at 09:39 PM
i so love the numbers on that quilt!
Posted by: Kelly O. | Monday, July 13, 2009 at 07:37 PM
My grandson would love this number quilt. He is so fascinated with numbers that he makes numbers out of everything. But as quilter, its stunning.
Posted by: Janet Lucas | Monday, July 13, 2009 at 03:04 PM
"Count to 9" is a beautiful quilt - I just love quilts and fabric with text or numbers for some reason. That dolly quilt is quite sweet too, I can think of several little girls who would love it to pieces :-)
Posted by: mathea | Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:14 AM
That "Count to 9" quilt is absolutely beautiful!!!
Posted by: Kari @ Ucreate | Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 08:03 PM
I LOVE the count to 9 quilt!! It's perfect!
Posted by: Lisa | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Oh my gosh!! I SO remember stuff like that from back in the day. Not quite that far back, but just about. It is AWESOME! I had to call my mom and have her look because it is exactly how I always joke about the moms dolls she used to make. It's crazy how popular they were, and how things have changed since then.
I have to say, Karla, hats off to your numbers quilt. You definitely have a gift! Thanks for playing along!
Posted by: Camille | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Oh it's so cute... I love the little dollies! Mind you I LOVE latest. But you know that by now.
Posted by: Deb | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 02:07 PM
times and tastes sure has changed!
Posted by: kribss | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 02:02 PM
OK, so maybe the little doll quilt is no longer hip, but it is really a great design! I can see tons of commercial value to it, and your mom is obviously very talented. Your latest quilt is, however, to die for!!!
Posted by: Annie | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Love the "Count to 9" quilt..beautiful!!
Posted by: smalltownjenny | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Hi Karla ~ It isn't scary at all! Top... batting... backing... I think your little gang of girls definitely qualifies as a bona fide quilt! And I shouldn't admit it but I think that's one of the best things about our "less than perfect" quilts ~ we can poke fun at it and ourselves.
Count to 9 is awesome. I loved it at Market and I love it ~ and the fabric ~ every time I see it.
Thank you for sharing ~ and for joining in the fun. Seeing everyone's first/latest quilts has been so much fun. :)
Posted by: Carrie | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 12:36 PM
If my first quilt is really a "quilt", The Gang's All Here is a quilt! Cute! Love the Au then tic quilt!!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 12:11 PM
That's such an adorable first quilt!!! And the second is just gorgeous! :D
Posted by: Audrie | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 12:01 PM