Friendship Quilt & Quilt Kit (RETIRED)
Jan 19, 2010 4:54:52 GMT -5
Post by PleasantMemories on Jan 19, 2010 4:54:52 GMT -5
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Originally, the quilt kit was included with Kirsten’s Party Treats. It was added to the Kirsten’s Friendship Quilt shortly after Mattel purchased Pleasant Company. Therefore, the Pleasant Company Kirsten quilts did not come with the coordinating quilt Kit.
The picture of Kirsten quilting with her friends during the barn raising has always been one of my favorite AG illustrations. I enjoy looking at the designs that the girls created. Each design was supposed to represent something about the character that created it for Miss Winston. Although it could have been costly and complicated to manufacture, I would have liked a similar version for the doll.
Kirsten’s Friendship quilt is still a great piece that’s nice both on its own and as a covering for Kirsten’s bed. However, it is more like a coverlet instead of a heavy quilt. Over the years, I’ve acquired three of Kirsten’s Friendship quilts. The first was purchased in 1988, the second in 1996, and the third in 2009.
As others have mentioned Kirsten’s Friendship quilt originally incorporated fabric prints that aren’t used in Kirsten’s collection. Although I have seen original quilts that are very similar (like mine and QNPoohbear’s), I’ve yet to see two that are exactly the same. Some are really quite different. In comparison with my other quilts, this one has a lighter backing, less even squares, and is a tad wider. It is also a bit thinner and softer.
The quilt kit, which was purchased with Kirsten’s Party Treats before December of 1987, coordinates with the 1988 quilt but isn’t an exact match.
The second quilt (1996) is my favorite version. Unlike the original version, it incorporates some of the fabrics from Kirsten’s collection. You can see material from the original meet outfit, original school outfit, the slate bag, birthday dress, summer dress, work dress, and the collar of the house coat. I think it’s a neat idea to incorporate materials from Kirsten’s collection. After all, a scrap quilt usually contains an array of odds and ends. Also, this quilt is a tad thicker than the original version and the squares are a little more uniform. While the quilt isn’t as soft as the 1988 one, it’s still fairly soft and well made.
The third quilt (2009) also incorporates fabrics from Kirsten’s collection. However, it doesn’t include squares from the birthday dress. It does include some squares from the exterior of the housecoat and a different variation Kirsten’s meet outfit fabric. This version is quite a bit stiffer than the older ones and is noticeably longer. It’s still a nice piece.
The newest quilt also came with a coordinating quilt kit. It’s wonderful that the kit comes with everything needed to complete the miniature quilt for Sari, down to the needle. Unfortunately, the hoop frame has a tendency to damage the quilt squares. Some people have needed to look through quite a few boxes to find a quilt without pulled threads from the frame.
In case you were curious, my first quilt kit (1987) came with DMC thread, the ones from the 1990s came with thread in a Pleasant Company wrapping, and the newest one has an American Girl wrapping. The instructions are the same with the exception of the Pleasant Company or American Girl markings. The hearts coordinate with each mini quilt.
Overall, it’s a great set for Kirsten and I recommend it without hesitation.
Originally, the quilt kit was included with Kirsten’s Party Treats. It was added to the Kirsten’s Friendship Quilt shortly after Mattel purchased Pleasant Company. Therefore, the Pleasant Company Kirsten quilts did not come with the coordinating quilt Kit.
The picture of Kirsten quilting with her friends during the barn raising has always been one of my favorite AG illustrations. I enjoy looking at the designs that the girls created. Each design was supposed to represent something about the character that created it for Miss Winston. Although it could have been costly and complicated to manufacture, I would have liked a similar version for the doll.
Kirsten’s Friendship quilt is still a great piece that’s nice both on its own and as a covering for Kirsten’s bed. However, it is more like a coverlet instead of a heavy quilt. Over the years, I’ve acquired three of Kirsten’s Friendship quilts. The first was purchased in 1988, the second in 1996, and the third in 2009.
As others have mentioned Kirsten’s Friendship quilt originally incorporated fabric prints that aren’t used in Kirsten’s collection. Although I have seen original quilts that are very similar (like mine and QNPoohbear’s), I’ve yet to see two that are exactly the same. Some are really quite different. In comparison with my other quilts, this one has a lighter backing, less even squares, and is a tad wider. It is also a bit thinner and softer.
The quilt kit, which was purchased with Kirsten’s Party Treats before December of 1987, coordinates with the 1988 quilt but isn’t an exact match.
The second quilt (1996) is my favorite version. Unlike the original version, it incorporates some of the fabrics from Kirsten’s collection. You can see material from the original meet outfit, original school outfit, the slate bag, birthday dress, summer dress, work dress, and the collar of the house coat. I think it’s a neat idea to incorporate materials from Kirsten’s collection. After all, a scrap quilt usually contains an array of odds and ends. Also, this quilt is a tad thicker than the original version and the squares are a little more uniform. While the quilt isn’t as soft as the 1988 one, it’s still fairly soft and well made.
The third quilt (2009) also incorporates fabrics from Kirsten’s collection. However, it doesn’t include squares from the birthday dress. It does include some squares from the exterior of the housecoat and a different variation Kirsten’s meet outfit fabric. This version is quite a bit stiffer than the older ones and is noticeably longer. It’s still a nice piece.
The newest quilt also came with a coordinating quilt kit. It’s wonderful that the kit comes with everything needed to complete the miniature quilt for Sari, down to the needle. Unfortunately, the hoop frame has a tendency to damage the quilt squares. Some people have needed to look through quite a few boxes to find a quilt without pulled threads from the frame.
In case you were curious, my first quilt kit (1987) came with DMC thread, the ones from the 1990s came with thread in a Pleasant Company wrapping, and the newest one has an American Girl wrapping. The instructions are the same with the exception of the Pleasant Company or American Girl markings. The hearts coordinate with each mini quilt.
Overall, it’s a great set for Kirsten and I recommend it without hesitation.