Watercolor cards

Tried using water color pencils; not the greatest, but they were fun to try.  The first one is called, "Breathe," featuring my bunny, Annabelle.

The second is "Spring Fling" also with Annabelle.

An Oldie, but a Goodie!

Annabelle, my bunny rabbit.  She is one of the very first of my designs I used for part of a quilt.  Here's one of my favorite blocks of Annabelle with her sheepie pull toy.  I finally finished the hand quilting on this one, which was started a few years ago.

Annabelle's Adventures

Wow!  How can it be February already?!  I guess that means it is time for the last two blocks for Annabelle's Adventures.  But wait, it's not over yet!  The border instructions will be here next month.

Here is a close-up of Block 11.  Annabelle is all dressed up as an Indian for Thanksgiving.

For December (Block 12) Annabelle has her golden wings, shiny halo and, of course her harp.

For a little bunny, Annabelle has certainly had a busy year,  I hope you have enjoyed this adventure along with Annabelle and I.  :)

Be sure to keep a lookout for the borders, for the finishing touch to this fun adventure!

Annabelle in Wonderland

I have been busy, busy with so many different things.  Here is an update on my progress on one of my newest designs.  I am calling it Annabelle in Wonderland, but maybe if I get a better suggestion,  I will change it.  Any ideas?  You will notice that Annabelle is a mixture of the March Hare, the Mad Hatter and a little bit of herself.   You can see the 'magical' door and the little mushroom guy (from a previous post).  There is a top-hatted caterpillar, a fancy teacup, ladybug, a key, a "Humpty" bee, and a magic potion bottle, as well.  Once I finish the remaining vine borders, they will be attached.  (And yes, I do know that some leaves and circles are missing on one of the borders...gonna finish those up today.)

Small blocks

Planning something new for Annabelle...lots of pretty wool pots and hexagons...

I am challenging myself to stay within a very limited color palette.  Only tans, creams, black and the rust.
The rust colored wool felts will only be used in the various pots I have made, and a little on Annabelle, herself. 

sneaky peek

A little peek at yet another new small adventure for Annabelle, along with her new friend, Puck.

Stay tuned!

Trying again

I have had a he__ of a time trying to upload pictures to Blogger the past few days.  So I am doing one of the recommended 'fixes' and trying a different browser...here goes.

Well, what do you know... finally.  Here she is..my little Annabelle girl, although this time she is quite a bit larger..about 13" tall.
I have to decide how things will all fit together for something new for her.  In the meantime, here is my completed Block 3 for Born to Quilt's Miss Rose:

 Unfortunately, I really did not care for the mouse that was intended for this block.  So my Mousie has paid a visit to Miss Rose's quilt.

What do you think?  Are the pictures better than they have been in the past?

Small, medium and large

Since Friday, all I have been doing is making little dolls...2 mice and one sweet, little chocolate bunny.

Here is the large...another Mousie doll, approximately 8" tall.  She has her Easter egg all ready!

The medium, a little brown mouse, approximately 5" tall.  A little bit of lace makes a cute tutu. :)
And the small,

a sweet, little chocolate bunny.  You can see by the ruler, she is only 4" tall.  And now for the grand finale,
for the first time anywhere, the Tutu Girls:

Thanks for stopping by and sharing in this fun little venture.:)

Something small...

Only 3 1/2" tall, but too, too cute!  My little Annabelle Angel Christmas ornament.   I'm pretty pleased with how she turned out.

A new year...

Happy New Year, everyone!  I hope this start of this new year finds everyone happy, healthy and looking forward to great stitching times! :)

Here's a start on Annabelle's new banner.  She looks the same, pretty much, as all the others.  However, she is quite large in person.  She is approximately 12-13" high and will be the center of a wall hanging I have planned.

Here is a picture of the "Parade", which is planned to be a part of my patriotic Annabelle quilt.  The mouse with the flag is one of my favorites.

 

"Aarrgh!" and a Happy Halloween...

to y'all!  :)) Annabelle and I hope everyone stays safe and dry during this crazy storm.

Annabelle is ready to go out and collect her treasure!   Check out Annabelle's fancy boots!

Pumpkin Time!

It seems that at one point or another, all the little kids in the neighborhood have been dressed as a pumpkin for Halloween.  Usually, these are the very small toddlers, who look quite adorable.  Even though Annabelle is not quite the toddler, I thought she, too,  might look cute in a pumpkin costume for Halloween. 

After making Annabelle's last outfit, I decided my doll needed to be bigger.  This way, it would be a bit easier to make all those little outfits for my little bunny.  This is the new and bigger (about 10 1/2" tall) Annabelle, all dressed in her wool pumpkin costume. 

This is a closer look at her hat and collar...although a bit blurry, you can get a better idea of how the little hat with its stem and leaf look.

 

Finishes

Done!  Here it is....Annabelle's Christmas Quilt!  It went together so quickly, that now I am having a bit of separation anxiety....I miss my little Christmas bunny!  So I got to thinking...sometimes a good thing...;)
Remember the Annabelle Doll I made?  I thought it was time for her to have a new outfit...one to match her new quilt.  It took a bit of figuring.  I even test stitched one before I made the final outfit...something highly unusual for me.  However, I did not want to waste the piece of beautiful black woven fabric I had.  It was worth it!  Here is Annabelle in her new winter outfit (just like Block 6 on the quilt!):

Her felt hat has the same holly leaves...the coat, its cute sailor collar, and the pleat in the back of the coat held together with two tiny red buttons.  Of course, just like the quilt block, four red buttons for the front and some crisp, white cuffs with their black buttons for the sleeves!

Another shot of Annabelle, showing the details of her pretty new coat:

Now, remember...I am not a doll maker, nor do I usually make doll clothes.  But.....I LOVE this little outfit for my bunny and am thrilled with out it turned out!

'Friends'

Thanks to a bit more inspiration from my friend, Anne Marieke, this new Annabelle block has come together. 


Friends

Annabelle, Kittie and Sophie, all enjoying a happy day with a picnic.  I had fun making the teeny, tiny veggies in the basket....a few carrots and some lettuce, all happy bunnies favorites!

After looking at it once it was done, it does appear that poor little Kittie's expression is saying, "Where's mine?"  :))

Trees!



Trees

Funny, lollipop trees and bushes....this is a test block for the latest Annabelle quilt.  I wanted to see how the colors and shapes would all work together with the blocks I have decided to use for this one.  Maybe six blocks this time, with a few of these fanciful trees for Annabelle's playtime.

AND....some good news...I am getting through the process of having my previous Annabelle blocks test stitched...working through all the problems and errors.  Hopefully, it will result in a better pattern to use.  I am brand new to all this, and really appreciate everyone's support.:)

'Washday'

Here's little Annabelle, with a bit of help from her friends, taking care of the laundry. :)  Thank you, Glenda, for the idea!

'Balloon Fun'



Balloon Fun

Kittie and Annabelle out for a day of fun with their new balloons!  What is it about a balloon that makes you smile? 

Bees!

First, I would like to say  "Thank you!" to everyone who took part in my poll. :)  The results will help give me an idea of what is a reasonable amount to charge for a downloadable pattern.\

Have you missed little Annabelle?  Don't worry.  She is still up to her little escapades.  Here's the latest:



Flight of the Bumblebees

She has put on her dancing shoes to twirl and spin with the little bumblebees!  She even has a pair of little wings!



Ballet Shoes

She is having so much fun dancing with all her bumble friends!

Bumblebees

** ~ O M G ! ! ~ **

A bit of an introduction first....when I made my first block with Annabelle, I thought, "wouldn't she make a cute little doll?"  After brewing in the back of my mind for a few weeks, I finally sat down and tried to make it happen.  AND...insert big "Squeeee!!" I did it!  I am over the moon with how cute she has turned out to be !  She is a little girl, only 8" tall.  The picture does not show her chubby, little belly or her tail.

Annabelle (Doll)

She is constructed entirely by hand using a blanket stitch.  She is made entirely of wool felt, with a touch of embroidery for her eyes and nose.  Her clothes have been done by machine.

I am sooo in love with this little girl....what more can I say??

If you feel so inclined, please take a minute to answer my poll question at the upper right-hand side of the page.  Thanks!

Something for a lazy, summer day

Ever make a daisy chain when you were small?  As I said once before, I grew up in the city.  Not many daisies there!
 A little side note...would you believe that there are actual how-to videos on You-Tube for daisy chains?
 Thanks to an idea from Anne Marieke (thank you!),  little Annabelle has created her own daisy chain.  Little Kittie has offered to 'help.'  

The little white daisies do show up much better in person.

Thanks for stopping by and joining Annabelle in her little escapades!