This week I have wrenched myself away from the scrappy strings and squares at last. I'd made a significant dent in my scrap box and besides, it isn't as if I don't have other things that need getting on with.
One of the most guilt-inducing is this one - a dollies quilt for Ella, the daughter of a very good friend. I'd promised to make one and suggested it might be ready for Christmas… last Christmas. I KNOW.
But I am making good progress at last, thanks mostly to my extremely helpful cat Emma. At least, she thinks so...
"Get on with it, Monkey Butler."
And now at least I have all my blocks finished, if not yet framed, embroidered with faces and buttons, or arranged in order. The block was originally based on one by Sarah Fielke in her quilt "The 'Burbs" from Material Obsession, but as you can see it's evolved a bit from there...
Here are closeups of a few of the dolls I'm most proud of:
Ms Pink Hair likes knitting, punk rock, and hair dye.
Ms Sari likes thunderstorms, chocolate and cats.
Ms Ballet Dancer likes classical music, foot rubs and smelly cheese.
(ohhh, she was a headache! But Ella is a fab ballet dancer so I knew I had to put one in)
Ms Kimono likes horror films, spicy curry and bubble baths.
You'll be seeing more of this once I get all the buttons, faces, jewellery and the rest sewn on. Surely the end is in sight within the next 68 days? See you next week!
