I made a doll quilt and matching doll for someone I 'met' on Flickr. She makes marvellous knitted and felted thingys, so in return for these she is making me a wizard's hat and some knitted food. Yum.
I finished a baby quilt for a friend's little one. I can't say too much, in case she is lurking about and figures out it's for her...
The pics are rubbish, but I was rushing (both Ginge and BooBoo the cat have taken a fancy to this quilt, and with it being mostly white I'd like it to stay that way before I give it away - once it reaches it's new home I don't care how filthy it gets.
And I managed to do really almost perfect binding too - so I was doubly proud of myself. The corners are mitered perfectly, it doesn't wrinkle up in patches like every other binding attempt. I think I might have actually cracked it - about bloody time! (pats self on back)
I know it's not the World's most complicated quilt, but I am new at this quilting lark, and every time I manage to do something right I feel like I've just climbed a mountain, or something. Simple things, simple minds, eh?
Finally, a quick and sneaky peek of the doll I've made for Miss G's birthday (this coming saturday). She'll be 9. We were planning a party involving bouncy castles, water slides and lots of running about in swim suits outside. The weather forecast suggests otherwise. She doesn't want to do anything crafty (what's wrong with the girl???) so I am a bit lost with what to do instead (any suggestions will be gratefully received).
Anyway...here's her doll. And if I do say so myself, I think she's pretty damn fine. Will Miss G be impressed? I'm crossing fingers...
Only a couple more weeks before school starts again, I am secretly relieved. I don't feel like I have been blog visiting anywhere near enough, so I am so sorry for neglecting you all. I promise to be a good girl next term - honest.
22 comments:
The dolls and quilts all look fabulous! I especially like the baby quilt - you can't go wrong with a colour combination of red, white & blue! :)
Those dollies are so lovely, especially the one with her own quilt. Very sweet headscarf.
Ooh, the baby quilt is gorgeous - love the design. I don't think I'm that far away from starting on the whole quilting lark. Hmm, do I really have the time? Think it's safe to say 'no' to that one.
Beautiful quilt, beautiful doll. If Gracie doesn't like it she's nuts. Or may she gets into fisty cuffs with the kids in the playground over cars like a little Miss I cohabit with....
Hmmmm Party ideas... Drama games??? Will have a troll through some of my teaching standbys for you. There may be some easy to pull off games without needing too much prep. Will email them to you. :D
oooohhh lucky Grace :0) i love her dolly and it has arms!!!
fab quilt too.
That quilt looks lovely in fact it all looks lovely !!
Im sure Grace will love her doll ..... Kitty loves the one you made for her !
Sara x
Great dolls and quilts Katy!
Lovely work Katy ! Fab red & white hippo IKEA fabric ? I've got the bright green version.
Beautiful quilts and your doll is so cute. Glad you had a lovely holiday love your shoes just my colour! Jane x
I'm the Flickr person who gets to receive the lovely doll w/matching quilt! My dd will be thrilled with them!!! You do such a wonderful job! I need to add the finishing touches to your items & get them off to you soon...
Those dolls are beautiful!
And the quilt is gorseous!
Party ideas? Dance party? Good luck!
The dolls are fabulous!!!! I'm sure Grace will love hers! My daughter loves hers! The quilt turned out great. I share your excitement on quilt binding success. I just finished binding a quilt and was so excited that the corners are mitered. It's the best quilt binding I've done and I was so proud of myself. So I understand your excitement and pat you on the back too!
For the party how about a girly spa day with painted nails and feet. It's a good indoor activity.
What an adorable little doll!
April xx
I will be very surprised if Miss. G fails to be impressed by her fabtastic doll- you've excelled yourself again!
lots of yummies you are making there lady! that little quilt for the wee one will be gobbled up for sure. party ideas....hm 9 you say?? what kinds of things does she like?
Loads of lovely things in this post Katy - even if the weather remains totally rubbish! Your dolls are delightful and that baby quilt is stunning! Amazingly Dotty Locket's birthday is also on Saturday - only she will be 11 and I am making her a Melly and Me butterfly (amongst other things) just because it was pretty - but I reckon I can say it is because she is spreading her wings and starting secondary school!
Lucy x
I'm sure she will love the doll. As for party ideas, i would suggest a spa day. The girls (I'm asuming it will be all girls!) they can get their fingers and toes painted, get their hair done and maybe some face packs. Hope it helps.
The dolls are so sweet!! And the quilt as well of course!
I know about neglecting blogs and holidays...can you imagine I'm relieved too it'll be school in 2 weeks, even though I enjoy having my kids around me all day long! You know, I'll miss them not seeing them from morning 'till evening...
that doll is adorable! makes me wish i had a little girl to buy one for! x
i love Grace's doll, loads of detail.Lucky Grace. your holiday looks fab too.
Sarah x
am starting fund now to keep you in fancy shoes for life...party games: scavenger hunts! always a big hit for my crew and their possse...love the quilts and dolls...you know you're amazing, right?
WOW that doll is amazing!!!! I am sure she will adore it! I hope that the weather will co-operate with you for this weekend - it sounds like such a fun party that I would have loved as a child!!
^^ nice blog!! ^@^
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