I am thinking about dolls right now.
Because what is a Doll Quilt without a doll?
Enter stage left; Miss Kitty.
She has been dancing around in my head for a while, and I thought it was time I got her out of my daydreams and onto the dance floor.
Kitty here, is made from an old pattern I designed many years ago, when there were small children in my daily life. I was sewing quite a bit in those days--mostly out of necessity, and I made a dangly cloth kitty doll as a teething toy out of some left-over scraps. It started a frenzy of doll making, and soon I was off and running with my first business enterprise. I made dozens of them for friends and sold some in shops and craft fairs.
So, recently I went digging through my files, pulled this pattern out again and dusted it off. (I save everything--to my credit and dismay).
With a little revamping, a star is born!
I think Miss Kitty would LOVE a dancing partner!
Posted by: Angela | May 09, 2007 at 09:51 AM
I love her--she is so cute! I thought of you Vicki when I read at MJButters Farmgirl connection that May 14th is National Aprons Day. Your transfers are adorable for aprons. I am doing a little giveaway for one of my vintage aprons on my blog but have plans on making an apron with a Scottie Dog transfer soon! I have visions of those Scotties dancing on an apron with red gingham trim and ric rac:-)) Too nostalgic!
Posted by: Suzanne | May 09, 2007 at 10:01 AM
How cute! Yes, she definitely needs a dancing partner!
Posted by: Biscuitbear | May 09, 2007 at 10:30 AM
She is quite fabulous! Oh my and a dancing partner? How cool would that be?
Posted by: claire | May 09, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Oh, Vicki, she is enchanting. Positively enchanting!
Would you consider sharing your pattern, or selling it on the Pattern Bee? Oh, to make a kitty like that for my nephew!
Posted by: Isabelle | May 09, 2007 at 11:15 AM
Vicki,
Your cat is just adorable!! Would you consider sharing your pattern? or will you be putting it in your shop (I hope)??
Thanks -
Helen in Malden, MA
Posted by: Helen Gillis | May 09, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Love her! She's adorable--I love the blue eyes that seem sparkly.
It is lovely weather, isn't it? I enjoyed that lovely breeze and the lazy late sunshine last night as I worked in my cottage with the door open...
Posted by: victoria | May 09, 2007 at 12:44 PM
Oh Miss Kitty is so sweet! I adore her and the little doll quilt she is resting on.
Posted by: Maritza | May 09, 2007 at 01:59 PM
She's adorable and I love the way you've done her eyes. EVERYONE is going to want the pattern now!
BTW thanks for your book recommendation - I'll look out for it.
Posted by: Simmy | May 09, 2007 at 03:01 PM
She is just lovely especially her twinkling blue eyes.
Posted by: little jenny wren | May 09, 2007 at 03:07 PM
Well, you know I'm a sucker for dolls. I'm totally loving Miss Kitty. And I can totally picture her dancing partner.
He's a suave, hip sort of cat. Some might say he's too worldly for her, but she's too much of a smitten kitten to care.
He likes pinstripes. And he waxes his whiskers into a sleek moustache. And while Miss Kitty is all about classical, ballet music, he's into swing.
I think I'm getting a bit carried away here lol.
Posted by: Dannielle | May 09, 2007 at 05:15 PM
Cute as a kitten! Makes me wish I had a baby around to watch the wiskers fly. When DO you find the time to be so creative??? What vitamins are you taking? I want some.
Posted by: LadyMarcia | May 09, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Yes...dancing partner for sure. Double the sweetness.
Posted by: Frances | May 10, 2007 at 12:40 AM
So so sweet!!
Thanks for a lovely blog and so much pleasure and inspiration reading it!
(I have linked to your blog from mine, hope you don´t mind. I haven´t got that much readers, but although I don´t want to do it without telling you."
Have a nice day!
Posted by: josephine Melinder | May 10, 2007 at 01:46 AM
Adorable!! You are so talented! I am blessed to have found this blog!
Posted by: NotQuiteJuneCleaver | May 10, 2007 at 04:50 AM
Everything you do is delightful!! Coming to you rblog is a daily treat!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | May 10, 2007 at 05:29 AM
Miss Kitty is a real work of art! I LOVE her! I can't wait to see her dance partner. Turkey Feathers is such a delightful place to come and visit!
Posted by: Betty | May 10, 2007 at 06:04 AM
I think all the aphids are at my house, eating my roses. The hanging baskets in the previous post are just gorgeous. Motivates me to get out in my garden this weekend do some repotting.
Posted by: Andrea | May 10, 2007 at 06:48 AM
She's a cutie pie!
Posted by: Felicia | May 10, 2007 at 07:15 AM
Oh my she is just so adorable. Congratulations on her. I would love to see more and have some in your shop. diana
Posted by: femmedebijoux | May 10, 2007 at 07:44 AM
miss kitty is so pretty. thank you for sharing her. my daughter asked "is she for real?" she is really impressed (me too!)
Posted by: gena | May 10, 2007 at 08:48 PM
She's lovely Vicki! Yes, do make her a partner!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | May 10, 2007 at 09:21 PM
I have NO words for how adorable ms. kitty is! I'm so blown away.
Posted by: Rachelle | May 10, 2007 at 11:28 PM
She is gorgeous.
Posted by: carolyn | May 11, 2007 at 03:43 AM
I love your kitten. She is adorable just like all the things you create.
Posted by: Cyndie | May 12, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Love the kitty. I have a grandbaby who needs one! Please share the pattern or sell them!
maureen
Posted by: Maureen | May 12, 2007 at 04:42 PM
Hello, I tagged you to my blog for a little game.
Posted by: danielleroothooft | May 13, 2007 at 07:22 AM
I signed in now what?
Posted by: dw | May 18, 2007 at 11:23 AM