introducing...

A sweet little publication arrived last week and I thought my little doll would be the perfect someone to introduce it to you!  This booklet from Moda is filled with darling projects made from mini charm packs (2.5" squares).  And who could resist that delicious cover?  Certainly not me!

And here is a stack of happiness that I am going to use to make either the great granny squares quilt or the sugar block club quilt (see buttons near the top of right sidebar).

These fabrics are so pretty I'm going to have a hard time cutting into them!  The stack on the left is Lecien Flower Sugar and I've been wanting it for oh, so long!  The Calico Cottage Quilt Shop has it on sale, and I bought one fat quarter of each print they carry.  The bundled stack on the right (top) is from my local quilt shop.  The label reads "Everything Nice".  The bottom cuts are the ombre solids from the Simply Color line and purchased from an Etsy seller.  The stripe fabric is from Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane line, also purchased online. Yes, I can find pretty fabric just about anywhere!

Dolly Day

 I had a couple of dolls cut out and decided today was a good day to get sewing! The hair is a wool/poly blend felt, top stitched in a contrasting thread color; and the bodies are flannel - except for one. The cheeks are blushed on with a small,firm round brush. The eyes are black paint set on with a stylus, and the mouth is drawn on with a permanent marker. Don't they look like best friends?! Pattern linked here.

And Here's a doll I made using the same pattern (my daughter gave this to one of her piano students). The face is more distinct and I think I like that better.  Do you?

Pirate Doll

My grandson couldn't leave grandma's house today without a little pirate doll! I combined the black apple doll pattern on Martha Stewart's website and a picture of a doll found online. The shape of the arms need a little tweaking next time; but otherwise, I think he's ready to set sail!!