That silly lil' Doe!

Wishing you all...

Holiday WIPs

Finished quilt top for Grandma. My Quality Control personnel seen in action. Apparently I have to pass the inspection before sending the quilt top off to the quilter.

 

Finished quilt top for my mom.

 

Finished quilt top for my niece.

My cheater quilt (Moda's Winter(?) collection) coz I'm too lazy to make my very own Christmas quilt. 

I have 3 more to go. I'm hoping for a miracle. So folks, how are you doing with your holiday WIPs? All done I hope. 

Pass me the cranberry sauce!

International Mail Call

WARNING: a very, very, VERY loooooong post!

First loot, a care package from Marise all the way from Netherlands! WOOT! Love the syrup waffles and the candies that tasted a lot like butterscotch (in the blue tin). The licorice drops (Venco) were chewy like gummy bears but the De Ruijter (pink and white pebbles) tasted more like the licorice flavor I'm familiar with. I do not dislike licorice but it wouldn't be my first pick to eat. I'll try the rest of the goodies later on this week. Lovelovelove the fabrics and the crocheted butterfly she made for me! Thanks you so much, Marise!

 

 

 

Next, Marie Claire Idees special issue that I was whining about it here. Denise (from Italy) asked if I wanted to do a swap. I said 'heck yeah' the second she told me she'll trade this magazine for a couple of quilt mags. Loooove it! Thank, you, thank you, thank you! I sent her the current issues of Quilt Sampler and McCall's plus an extra mag. Unfortunately, she's still waiting for them. I hope she gets them soon. Hang in there, Denise! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Cotton Time September 2008 issue all the way from Japan! Okay, so I didn't order this directly from Japan. I bought this from Superbuzzy in Ventura, CA. The online shop that carries cute japanese fabrics, books and craft supplies. This issue is brimming with patchwork goodies! Check out the TP cozy! LOL!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed all the photos. Toodles!

Dolly dress up (Part 3)

With the help of my little crew, I finally finished the dolly dresses that were inspired by Lady Holly and friends Dolly Dress quilt. I really like the look of Cindi's and Brenda's dresses. I used the same pattern like these dresses. Just made aprons with embellishments/embroidery similar to Cindi's and Brenda's. I like the the way these dresses turned out.

 

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends. Toodles!

I've been craving for some CK lately

I had to have my CK fix or else... I don't really know what would happen. Hopefully nothing gruesome! 

I'm loving these tin boxes and the new pincushion.

Oh, oh, ooooh! I gotta show you this new book from Cath. It's called "Make!". It's not like her other books. More like a "how to" book. Unfortunately, it's not yet available here in the US but thanks to HenHouse for sharing and giving me permission to use her photo below. You MUST have a look see! I know you're gonna love the book and Hen's blog. Enjoy!

 

Domestic Bliss (Dolly dress up part 2)

I may have found my calling... NOT! I'm still a quilter but I did enjoy making these dresses for my girls. This could be a little job on the side if anyone is interested but then again when am I going to find the time to make clothes for someone else's dollies. We'll see!

Just when I thought I was done making little dresses for my girls, I saw Lakehouse Doll Dress Blogathon badge on one of PKM's posts. So I went to investigate. Whoa, where have I been? Lady HollyDolly and friends are making stinken' cute applique blocks using Liberty Star "Playing Dress Up" pattern featuring Lakehouse new Dolly Dresses fabric collection.  Me like it a LOT! I was definitely inspired to make a couple of those adorable dresses for my girls. SweeeeeT!

Coming soon to a computer in front of you, Dolly Dress Up (part 3). "I'm so excited and I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose control and I think I like it! Oh yeah"!

Yep, that's how I feel right now.

Dolly dress up (Part 1)

I've been sewing (not quilting) in case you're wondering. ;p! I started making clothes for my girls because I can no longer afford to keep on buying dresses for them when I have the materials right in front of me. I consider this project as a stress reliever from my oh so stressful holiday projects. LOL! 

I think I'm supposed to be doing something...

Pssssst! Yoohoo! Over here!

Me: Yes, Peanut? 

Peanut: I think you're forgetting something? Time's a tickin'! Chop-chop!

 Even a freakbaby is telling me to work on my quilting projects! This is really bad. 

I hope all is well with you folks!