Doll Quilt Completed

In an earlier post I said this little doll quilt would be 16 x 20 inches. By the time I put the border and the binding on, it is 20 x 26 inches. I tried an experiment with the quilting. I machine quilted it with a 1938 Singer machine. All I did was loosen up the presser foot knob, so the the quilt would just nearly be pulled along by the feed dogs. You cannot lower the dogs on this one. Then I just quilted. I put one echo outline around each "rose", and then experimented with a tight meander. The tight meander doesn't work to well. The rounded loops are difficult or impossible to do, but points instead of the rounded loops are easy. I still must sew pastel buttons in the centers of the top rose petals. This is a very easy quilt to do.

Gnomey & The Flower Girls - Update!

When last visited, the Flower girls got a message from Gnomey saying that he was going to "stow away" in their camper when they went on their vacation. In Gnomey's message he stated that they must keep it a secret, and not to tell anyone. Well the message was gone from Gnomey's mailbox, so the girls got it. Normally they come running over to show me any messages. This time, all quiet! As a matter of fact, an hour before they pulled out of the driveway, I was at their house. The girls were about to bust! You know what I mean. I know they wanted to tell me, but they didn't. Now there mom was in on this from the beginning, so I asked her if they had said anything to her about Gnomey stowing away. She laughed and said, "not a word". You don't suppose they still believe.

I think they want to. The adventure continues.

Christmas Giveaway Suggestions - So Far!

For my Christmas giveaway, the following ideas and suggestions have been posted in comments, so far. I will select the project to complete and draw a name of the winner. There is still plenty of time to comment and leave your suggestions/idea.



Clothes line with small quilt, and Santa and Gnome standing by it.

Feather tree with mini carved Santa's on it and a quilted tree skirt.

Carved Santa with a quilted toy bag.

Mini quilt framed with Gnomes carved into the frame.

Mini quilt (tree) wall hanging with carved Santa's on it.

Quilted Advent calendar, with carved items in the pockets.

Carved wood quilt, framed.

Little bed with mini quilt on it.

Santa with a quilted coat carved, surrounded by carved Gnome children.

Carved wizard with quilted robe.

A carved Gnome bust with a quilted Gnome hat.

Shadow box, with quilt back.

Gnomey sitting on mushroom with a quilted top, maybe painting the quilt.

Possible 5 Minute Penguin!

Marcia asked if I could come up with a 5 minute Penguin. She should know that I like nothing more than a challenge. These are two views of the same little fellow. Sorry about the bow tie. I couldn't help myself.

This little Penguin is carved from a 3/4 x 3/4 inch x 2 inch piece of basswood. It's carved on the corner. I titled this post "Possible 5 Minute Penguin" because it might take less time for some, or more, for others.

Any and all suggestions for improvements are welcomed.

Gnomey Stows Away!

The flower girls are about to embark on their summer vacation to Michigan. The girls along with mom and dad travel in a nice pickup and slide in camper. Gnomey has already told them that he is from Michigan, and has family there. And being a crafty ol' Gnome, and maybe homesick, he would naturally want to travel with the girls to Michigan. But as you can see, he'll have to stow away.

For his trip, Gnomey has also made himself a leather knapsack. The note will be placed in Gnomey's message/mail box, and the knapsack will be placed outside his door. I suppose I'd better check with mom and dad first, or the girls might tear up the camper trying to find Gnomey.

Have you left a comment and a suggestion to register for the Christmas Giveaway? Check several posts back!

Small Cabinet Runnth Over!

My small cabinet runnth over. I guess I've been spending too much time over coffee, and whittlin. Just sent off a box of over 30 of these little folk for painting, and distribution via charity. Looks like I had better slow down. Or maybe drink less coffee.

Egads, I just looked, this is my 301 posting....

Christmas Giveaway! Don't forget, check out the posting.

Winnings From Holee (Bea's Hive)

It was Christmas at my place today! Well, as far as the mail went. A week or so ago I was notified that I had won a Giveaway that was featured on a friends blog.
http://beashive-bea.blogspot.com/ My number was 13, so I was amazed that it was the number drawn by the random number drawing gizmo. The first photo is of a super modern tape dispenser, from "ALL MODERN". This is a heavy stainless steel beauty, that won't move all over the desk when you are trying to get a piece of tape with one hand. This is great!

The rest of the giveaway is quilting and gift giving related. The fabric is all wool. Three bundles of squares, and a large piece or dark blue wool. There's gift bags, cards, and ribbons too. Check out Holees blog, http://beashive-bea.blogspot.com/
for a better description of these wonderful gifts. Check out the rest of Holee's blog too. I know you'll be impressed with this lady. Not only is she an extremely talented quilter, but a wonderful giving person, who shares her talents in so many ways. Thank you Holee.

Don't forget to go back a few postings and sign up for this blogs Christmas Giveaway.