Tuesday, July 6, 2021

DOLL QUILT CUPBOARD

I finally got around to photographing the doll quilt cupboard that Bob has been working on.  The back story ---- Back in the 1990s when Bob's mother was downsizing, he found the little cupboard that his Grandpa Bloyd had made in the 1940s for Bob's two sisters.  Knowing that he would not inherit it, he took this photo and measured it so that he could replicate it at some point.

It was 30" high, 24" wide, and 12" deep made of plywood with 2 drawers, 2 upper shelves, and 1 lower shelf.  Bob's copy is made of salvaged wood.
When he started to work on it in his workshop, he commented it sure would make a cute quilt cupboard.  So, naturally, I had to make 5 doll quilts (documented in the previous two blog posts).
And here it is:

In the beginning, Bob thought he would make it to sell; but I think I have convinced him to keep it.  I just can't part with it just yet, as I've been a doll lover and anything associated in miniature since my childhood.


So what will happen to it? ---- I hope someday to have a great-granddaughter that will enjoy it.  My granddaughter said, "What if you have a bunch of great-grandsons?)  I told her we'll take the dishes and doll quilts out, and fill it with little tools!

For now, it has found a home in my sewing room. The pages from my collection of Dick and Jane books and teacher display pages above the cupboard say it all ---- "Funny, funny Sally."
 

3 comments:

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Sally, it reminds me of a miniature Hoosier. He did a great job! It’s a keeper for sure!!! Hope all is well with you!
Hugs,
Jann

A Romantic Porch said...

I absolutely love this. I am so happy to have found your quilt blog also. You have always inspired me with your creativity.

This still posts comments with my old blog name for some reason but I blog at racheleasleygoing.com now!

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Hi Sally! So nice to hear from you. You have kept busy I see. The little quilt cupboard with your pretty quilts is so sweet and cheery. Your man did such a nice job, And you too! Hope your Colorado summer is lovely. Ours is nice and mild so far. Keep well!