I have one in the guest room with a hand tied canopy.
Guests love it too.
I have a few canopy doll beds that need bedding so when I found this one - I almost didn't get it.
How many more projects do I need to add to the list?
I justified it because I thought I had a few doll quilts at home that could be used to dress it out.
I got it and I'm glad I did.
It did not look like this when I got it.
Top Finials Off |
It required some work, and Mr.
Collector was very helpful.
First, it had to be cleaned. There was a filthy canopy that was crudely secured under the finials.
Once it was vacuumed and detail brushed, it was oiled with a special mix for antiques.
Looking at the details, it wasn't made by a fine furniture maker.
That's why it was a good add to the rest of the collection of doll beds and cradles.
Other than cleaning, we left it as is.
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After cleaning it was time to dress the bed! My favorite part.
I decided I wanted a hand tied canopy. However, I don't do netting.
I decided a crochet canopy would be close enough for me.
I pulled out my thread and crochet hooks and I just "winged" it.
I had to keep the thread secure, because Velma wanted to eat it - dangerous for a curious cat.
After the canopy was crocheted, I added hand tied tassels. In my photo the canopy is a little crooked. I was so focused on the quilt, I didn't adjust the canopy.
I posted both photos on Facebook and Instagram and asked which quilt they preferred...
Antique Hexagons or Reproduction Four Patches?
It was a close tie in the comments!
First place was hexagons, a close second was the four patches and there was a popular third response - rotate them!
Another suggestion I really liked was make a few more designs this size and change a quilt a month.
Do you have a preference?
Happy Stitching,
Dawn
Click HERE to see some of my other doll and doll bed projects
Oh they are both just so darling; I think my favorite is the hexagons--they just look like they go with that pretty canopy...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little bed--the netted canopy is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteOh yes...a mini bed-turning! Both of the dear quilts you show are so precious...but the little hexie quilt just looks so old English appropriate. Have fun deciding which way to go. I can just picture a dear Papa making this sweet doll bed for his daughter. Mr. Collector looks like he is very much enjoying the task.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love that little 4-patch I have to say that it would be fun to have a quilt a month. Of course that being said, I would lose track of time and end up changing the January quilt in June! Thanks for saving this tiny treasure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great addition to your canopy bed collection. Your crocheted top looks terrific and the hexie quilt with cut out corners is adorable. Have you started the next quilt? :0)
ReplyDeleteLove your new doll bed and the crochet covering, and the quilts for it! So cute!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely, you both did great work on this little treasure.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I saw your post on instagram but didn't vote cause I couldn't decide. The rotation is a good idea! And making more too! I do have to say, though, that I have a weakness for hexagon quilts.....
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