This is an original vintage quilt pattern titled "Don't Go Out of the Lines: A Doll Named Raggedy," published by Plain Brown Wrapper in 1996. This charming folk-art style design features a series of whimsical narrative blocks depicting the daily adventures and lessons of a Raggedy-style doll and her animal friends.
The design utilizes a unique "coloring" technique on fabric, as indicated by the supply list which calls for Crayola crayons and Pigma pens to create the detailed, illustrative blocks.
Pattern Title: Don't Go Out of the Lines: A Doll Named Raggedy
Designer/Publisher: Plain Brown Wrapper
Copyright Date: 1996
Format: Paper pattern in original brown paper envelope with twine tie
Theme: Primitive, Folk Art, Raggedy Ann inspired
Technique: Quilt piecing combined with fabric coloring/tinting
The quilt features several distinct scenes with handwritten-style captions, including:
"Once Upon a time there was a doll named Raggedy"
"Learning Lessons"
"Planting flowers"
"It's time to play House mr. Crow"
"An angel watch over me!"
"Raggedy Andy - The End"
Fabrics: Dark tan cotton, Navy blue homespun, border and backing fabrics, and flannel lining.
Tools: 96 Big Box Crayola Colors, Black .05 Pigma Pen, Scotch-gard, Freezer paper, and Fusible Web (Wonder-Under).
Display: Requires a 21" twig for the rustic hanging style shown in the cover art.
This pattern is in its original "Plain Brown Wrapper" packaging. The paper envelope shows some light vintage wear consistent with age, but the graphics are clear and the twine closure is intact. Please refer to the photos for a detailed look at the illustrations and the full supply list.