But I squeezed in a few moments to share two little projects that I completed recently for my autumn decorating.
Isn't this sampler kitty sweet? I just fell in love with him. He's stitched on linen, stained and then stuffed with (wouldn't you know it) crushed pecan shells! He has a nice olde time feel, and I love using what I have just like our grandmothers and great grandmothers might have. I made him from a pattern by Primitive Bettys. Betty often offers free stitchery patterns on her blog as well as ones that you may purchase.
Then I stitched up this old prairie doll and clothed her in rich autumn colored homespun. She has the year '1701' stitched onto her apron, and is stuffed with old rags so she is heavy and lumpy ... just the way a prairie doll should be.
I've just completed the 2 redwork Raggedy Ann panels for my sister's Christmas pillows. I hope to get them backed with some pretty Debbie Mumm fabric so I can share them next Wednesday.
Can't wait to see what you're all working on! I get so inspired when I see all the wonderfully creative ideas in your journals.
Be sure to stop by Leslie of My Country Home to see what other gals are working on this Wednesday.
Blessings & joy,
Lea
15 comments:
Do you sell your prairie dolls--I just love her. Also, the kitty is darling. Great idea to use the pecan shells. I have stuffed pin cushions with crushed walnut shells because they are supposed to sharpen the pins. It looks like you've been busy even though you've been sick. Hugs to you---Julie
oh my!!!!! that kitty os just so incredibly adorable!
I love your kitty & your prairie doll. I would never have thought to stuff anything with nut shells. What a great idea. Thanks.
Pam
Lea,
The kitty is cute but I sure love the dolly! You do wonderful work.
The dolly just looks so warm and comforting. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
Lea,
Those are both precious!
I use clean sawdust to weigh down some of my prairie dolls and Santas that I want to sit or stand on their own.
It also works great when making pin cusions - it keeps the needles sharp.
I'm working on finishing up a Nativity set that I'll probably list on the tdipt mercantile come the 1st of Dec.
And you're right - men do NOT think about the little things that need to be done...lol
Janelle
Your doll is just so cute - I so love Prairie dolls too.
Never thought of doing stitchery on a stuffed item....very nice.
Karen
Lea, Thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog and for the nice compliments...I am new to blogging so I am learning as I go. I LOVE your kitty....he is ADORABLE!!!!! I LOVE to stitch also.....it is so relaxing. God Bless...Rhonda
I love the kitty with the pretty stitching. That's a wonderful idea. The prairie doll is so sweet, so huggable!
Hope you're feeling much better!
that came out so neat, betty had the best patterns, love her work
Lea,
So glad you are feeling better. Funny thing about the way men see clean and neat. Not pretty good. Hey I just love both of your new projects.You are just too handy.Just toooooo cute.
Nancy Jo
Hi Lea,
Glad you're feeling better!
I left an award for you today.
Blessings,
Wanita
Oh Lea...these are beautiful! Your work is simply wonderful. Wishing you blessings...Susan
Oh I LOVE the little prairie doll, Lea!! The kitty is adorable too... you did a wonderful job on both of them!
Oh my goodness, these are wonderful!! That lil' kitty is positively purr-fect!! :> )
I'm so happy to hear you're feelin' better!
~Karin
I just love that kitty. It is so sweet, I have a pattern for one similar to it that I used to make. I made mine in calico and sold them and other small animals at craft fairs . Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, I'll be adding more as I get the hang of this and how to do it all. Hugs and God Bless, Brenda
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