Giveaway Goodies!

This week I received some wonderful gifts and goodies from giveaways, that I entered and I wanted to share them with you.

Brenda from THE RUSTY THIMBLE makes wonderful primitives that she sells in her ETSY STORE and she also has giveaways to share with her readers. I was the lucky winner last month of one of her snowman ornies and I just love him. Her creations have so much character and are beautifully made, a picture does not do it justice. She also surprised me with some extra goodies, a wonderful prim crow, that will look great in a grouping, any time of the year and a beautiful santa charm.

I also want to thank all of you who voted for me in the THIS-N-THAT quilt contest. It seems that 4 of us had the same amount of votes and they were generous enough to give us all prizes. I picked out 3 different yards, one with green print for christmas quilting, the fabric with writing made me think of art quilts, so I will have to come up with ideas to use it with and the zig zag print was neat, lol. It has a bit of a prim look to it, so it will be fun trying to come up with ideas to use it in. I also got Barbara Brackmans new Metropolitan Fair and two mini packs to make mini quilts with. THIS-N-THAT FABRICS is having a great sale on fabrics and charm packs, so if you need to add to your stash, now is a good time to stock up.

ABC's Stitcheries!

I decided to carry the ABC theme in a few pieces to group together.
My bad angles make things look more warped than they really are, lol.
This wall needs to be painted, so I just stuck them up there for now, but everything needs to come down soon, so will redo the decorations on that wall again.



Here is a closer look at the K is for Kitty.
The stitcheries are done from old illustrations.



Here is the pillow I made to go with them. I might do some more, it is fun doing the alphabet. I might try some with color, like an old children's book. I also have been collecting ones I find with animals and kids and some play ones. I would like to do them into a quilt.

Eggs and Ducks!

I must be feeling better, I can't sit still anymore, lol.
So, I made up some eggs this weekend with vintage embroideries.
These were fun to make and I like using color for these types, reminds me of the 50's. I had some old trim and used that to go around the outside edge.



I wanted to make some chicks for my baskets and decided to try my duck design. As you can see, my ducks are a bit sad looking, lol. I used my camel hair wool and think it would be fun to try smaller chicks and maybe brush the wool to get the fluffy look.

Rabbit in a Day contest!

It was snowing today, so decided not to go out.
Then I got bored and wanted to make something for fun.
So, I made a rabbit to go with my eggs.

I started out with a pattern that I found on the web.
If anyone knows who made this pattern, please let me now so I can add a link.
I found it while wondering around and just found the pattern pieces and there is no name on the print outs.
I don't have the originals, so would love to know who the pattern belongs to.

Post note: I found the designer!
The designer of this pattern is Denise Bailey of KKL Primitives and she has the pattern is on her site. Her bunny is called Hippity Hop.


I used the original face but I lightly stuffed the arms and legs. The orginal had tied fabrics.
The original had a skirt and straps, I made a longer skirt and added a shirt.
I was thinking of adding an apron with a pocket for carrots, but maybe I will leave her as is?
I just wanted something simple and fast. I gave her the egg to hold, but I think I might make some fabric flowers or a mini easter quilt for her to hold.

I hope you like her, she was fun and fast.
How about a contest? Give her a name and I will draw from the comments.
One winner will receive my new easter pattern, that i need to make this week.
I guess that will guarantee I make it;)
I will draw a winner, next Sunday from all of the entries.