Stitchette In Progress

We joined friends yesterday for an informal picnic at the park and spent the entire day lolling under the shade of the tall trees while the kids romped around in their little groups.  These idle breaks in the middle of the week are so refreshing even though it sometimes means facing a growing mountain of work the next day, like um, now.  What I'm really hoping to find time for is a little craft sewing though.  It's a big birthday month around here and I'm going to run out of time shortly if I don't make a move soon.   Fortunately, I was lucky enough to get one of these adorable embroidery patterns from Hillary and have already gotten a good start on it.  I was so smitten with these wonderful wee dolls she made that I wanted to make one for a very special little grand-daughter who is turning two in a couple of weeks.  Her mama brought her down from Portland last week for a visit and we were just marveling (the way all moms do) about how fast our kidlets grow up.  Seems like only yesterday we were throwing the baby shower.  I plan to also make a fall jumper with a pocket of some sort for the embroidered doll to ride around in... so, guess I'd better get cracking. 

Comments

[Amy]

That's such a sweet little pattern. I love it!

[brenda]

the stitchwork looks adorable.....one of my kidlets turns 7 tomorrow!

[Jackie]

I love those patterns and have just started the little "fishing" girl. I love the image of the little embroidered doll in a little girl's fall jumper pocket - so sweet!

[clarice]

I am trying to decided which stichette to start with !! Clarice

[pam]

Darling! I'm sorry I missed the stitchettes.You do lovely work and I enjoy your pictures, always inspirring.

[pam]

Darling! I'm sorry I missed the stitchettes.You do lovely work and I enjoy your pictures, always inspiring.

[June Tan]

You lucky girl! I had so much trouble with paypal that I didn't manage to get them.

Your stitchettes is coming together very nicely. = )

[gina halladay]

in case you did not already know...you got it going on...great stuff...

[Fanchon68]

i love this embroidery dolls,is so pretty !

[beki]

So sweet!

[hillary]

yay! a stitchette in action. It looks great! and how wonderful that it will be a gift for a little baby. we're going to need a baby pic :)

[Heels]

When I was a little girl, I had a red/white gingham dress with a tiny dolly in the pocket. My little sister had a matching outfit and my mother has pictures of us in the dresses in her living room.

Happy memories.

[apricot]

Inspired by this entry and Hillary’s work, I am making my small doll for my 5 years old daughter, using her as a model, as Hillary’s pattern was sold out now. When I was drawing my daughter, I realized her face has changed so much within these months. Kids grow up really fast.

[Isabelle]

Oh! Your stitchette is so cute. And your crewel piece is stunning - it is indeed a jewel! Congratulations on getting that big WIP out of the way and up on your wall :) I've missed your blog while I was offline, you are always such an inspiration - not merely for the lovely things you make, but also for all the rest. Every visit is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for being just as you are!

[sandra lamb]

I love your stitching, it always inspires me to also get cracking....