Wednesday, October 31, 2012

DONKTOBER - A HST Donkey Quilt


This post is part of Donktober 2012. For more information please see here.

Many moons ago I was on the hunt for a cute donkey quilt pattern and, much to my surprise to be honest, I came across this old beauty, originally designed in the 1930s and then republished in a Kansas newspaper in 1977.

Of course, I dove right in and started my own little version, with the idea of making a doll sized quilt for a friend's daughter and Ruby, her donkey.  Too bad I didn't bother to think too hard about the math so, with each finished square at 1 3/4", it turned out a little bit big.

Donkey mini quilt

Hmm...

Then the amazing Laura suggested adding another border of pink squares around the perimeter, to centre the donkey and keep it away from the binding.  Though I completely agreed with this idea, I was a little worried about it getting even bigger - and thus not even be suitable for a wall-hanging.

Hmm...

So, what's a girl to do other than just keep on cutting and keep on sewing?

HST Donkey Quilt, in progress

What's the final size of this "doll quilt", you ask?  About 40" x 40".  It's ok, you can laugh.  I am.

DONKEY QUILT - quilting has begun

Quilting has now commenced so she's on her way to a finish, with black and white striped fabric all ready for the binding.  Hopefully I will have it all done in time to show off during the Donktober linky party.

Donktober

Speaking of the linky party, it's hard for me to say but today is officially the last day of Donktober.  NOOO!!!  It has been a fabulous month and I've had a ball seeing everyone's donkilicious creations.  Thanks to everyone for playing along and having a laugh with me.  I look forward to seeing more fabulousness next week.

E.

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

I'm linking up to WIP Wednesday, hosted by Lee at Freshly Pieced.

18 comments:

  1. O.M.G. I am so in love with this it's not even funny.

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  2. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Just sayin'...

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  3. So fun! I'm sad that I missed so much of the ridonculous fun!

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  4. Totally ridonkulous and completely amazing!!!! Well done!

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  5. Sooo cute! I love how it grew and grew! It looks fabulous though - well done! Can't wait to see it all finished!

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  6. I think this looks amaxing. and I can totally see it ending up snuggled over your feet on a clod night. I mean the dolls just won't appreciate it!

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  7. Looks great! Can't wait to see it finished. Must go. Katy is destroying the camper van.

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  8. You have such an eye for combining colours, Erin. I would never have thought of pinks with the greys and black of the donkey, but it totally works!!! Beautiful!!!

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  9. I love this so much! The placement of the donkey is perfect and I love that pink background!

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  10. Wow! I love this. The donkey is adorable. I'm just getting back into quilting after a 20 odd year break! Your blog is very inspirational.
    Fiona@Staring at the Sea

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  11. What a fantastic finale!! This is so awesome!! I did laugh but so glad it was made into a full quilt. It looks so cute! The grey on the pink is just stunning too :)

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  12. I just love this quilt, Erin.. how the donkey is off center, and how it's big enough to be a baby quilt! :) LOVE. So sweet. Adorable fabrics, and the binding will be so gorgeous. Can't wait to see!! xo

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  13. Love that little donkey quilt! Who says a quilt hanging can't be 40x40 anyway?

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