Funny!

Every time I look at these two little guys, I have to smile!  They are just too tiny and too cute!  I have had the kits for these sitting around for a while.  I finally opened one and looked at the instructions.  Sewing on buttons was all it took!


Tommy Tweet-Heart & Charley Chick
(JABC Button Company)

Country Cottages

Here is the May block for Country Cottages, a free BOM from Shabby Fabrics.  It is the only BOM I have worked on since starting on my different Annabelle blocks.


Country Cottages - May

I used wool felt for the little pansy flowers.  Here is a close-up:


Country Cottages-May (pansies)

Another cute block to add to the collection!

Sneak Peek ;)

Sneak Peek

OK, here it is....just a small look at the progress I have made assembling a few of Annabelle's blocks.

There will be only four blocks for this, since I did not have enough of the blue dot fabric I used to make the arches around Annabelle to make any more.  However, I will probably make a second one with the remaining blocks. There is a second row of two more blocks with the flowers below this one, with a band of 4"x2" 'bricks below each set of two blocks. 

I am planning a bias vine scrolling on the borders.  I think I will try a few of those small pink and green flowers along the vine, as well as a few leaves.

There will be small buttons on each scallop, once I decide on a final border. 

So.....I know it is not a lot to go on, but opinions appreciated!

For those who have been waiting....

a new Annabelle block!  This one shows Annabelle all dressed up in her finery taking her little friend, Kittie, out for a 'promenade' (or walk).  Thank you to everyone who has taken such a liking to my little girl bunny.  I am working/trying to decide how best to handle any publication of her, for those who are interested.


Promenade

Here's little Kittie, all prim and proper under her flower umbrella!

Little Kittie

Annabelle's Hat

Annabelle with her pretty flowered hat.

Kittie's Stroller

*** ONE THOUSAND!! ***

Wow!  l,000 blog posts....A big milestone, considering I did not think I would ever continue blogging when I first started. :)

Anyway, where I have been the past few days?  Working away on the layout for my little Annabelle.  No pictures, as yet.  I want to have a little bit more put together first. ;)

But....look what I received as a present from Dianne at Hooven Sewing Center:


Rainbow of Colors

Absolutely glorious colors of wool felt...a rainbow!  All 100% wool felt!  Wasn't this a great present?  Diane told me she has had it around for a while and wanted to give it to someone who would use it to make something beautiful!  I was so surprised, and so thankful for such a nice gift. :)

Who is this?



Who is this?

Little Annabelle was playing with her carrot-handled jump rope, when she came across this little guy.


Who is this?

I am having waay too much fun with Annabelle.  She has certainly captured my heart, and there are still a few more adventures planned for her.:)

In the meantime, I want to introduce Annabelle's bestest friend ever, Sophie:


Sophie

Sophie brought along a little snack for her and Annabelle to enjoy!

Butterfly Kisses

This was the name that immediately came to mind, after I had thought about making this one:


Butterfly Kisses

Here's Annabelle offering her little friend a pretty flower.  Annabelle is once again wearing pink - a cool, summer dress.  She is also wearing a few buttons and bows.

I know that it is more fun to see an entire picture of a design. As I had said before, I am a little leery at this point to do so.  But, if (and when) all of Annabelle's 'adventures' are assembled into a quilt, there will be a 'total' picture.