....sorry I have not blogged for awhile...

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I am sorry I have not forgotten you. My computer was in for service for two weeks, but my computer has been repaired...thankfully...Now I have no reason not to blog. Oh how much I missed you all, my computer and blogging friends!

However, now that summer is here, I have had time to spend outdoors working in my garden also, but my other 'winter' hobbies have not been too far away. It seems I can never sit still. I have finished several works in progress for 2010 as I was feeling quilty about starting something NEW, but with money from my birthday to spend, I also had a great reason to shop and spend it on guess what...yes, of course...more fabric! My puppy had first attention with a new hair cut, and more treats, but then when I had more money from another order for a custom made doll outfit, I had money to spend JUST ON ME!

I am sharing with you my last three projects:

1. crocheted flapper dress for a Blythe doll. This is the fourth custom order for the same client; she requested black with a 'flash' of HOT pink. I used a very ugly doll for my model therefore did not want to photo her face...aren't I mean?

2. completed mystery cross stitch picture.
I finished at last. I truly think this is the longest project I have completed as total time involved tallies up to more than three hundred hours of stitching! Can you believe it?

3. first four blocks for my Pinwheel Sampler Quilt Along

I found these excellent tutorials for these EIGHT pinwheel sampler blocks here:

But I am now able to enjoy all my efforts and not feel so guilty as I work on my new quilt! As ever I am 'forever stitching, but feel blessed and Happy2Sew!

Please feel free to see my other projects on Flickr.


SAYING FOR TODAY:

"A day patched with quilting seldom unravels."

FLAPPER OUTFITS I HAVE MADE...PLUS MORE TO COME

FLAPPER OUTFITS I HAVE MADE...PLUS MORE TO COME

TOP GOLD AND ECRU OUTFIT HAS BEEN SOLD AND SEEMS TO BE A FAVORITE COLOR. THESE OUTFITS ARE LISTED IN MY ETSY SHOP...PLEASE SEE THE LINK AT THIS SIDE OF THIS PAGE.

PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO DROP BACK TO SEE THE NEW OUTFIT I AM WORKING ONE.

SAME PATTERN , DIFFERENT COLORS

THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY BLOG AND LEAVING YOUR MOST

APPRECIATED COMMENTS.

IF YOU WISH TO SEE LARGER DETAIL OF THE BEADING IN THESE DOLL OUTFITS,

PLEASE CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE.

PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK BACK IN A DAY OR TWO TO SEE MY NEXT DRESS. IT

TAKES ME APPROXIMATELY EIGHTY HOURS OR MORE TO MAKE ONE OF THESE

OUTFITS, SO I MUST GET BACK TO MY WORK. HAVE A NICE DAY!

THIS PINK DRESS WITH THE BLACK BEADS HAS ACTUALLY SOLD, BUT I AM BUSY WORKING ON THIS SAME PATTERN IN A PALE BLUE THREAD WITH DARKER BLUE BEADS. I WAS'T TOO SURE ABOUT THE COLOR COMBINATION, HOWEVER IT IS TURNING OUT GORGEOUS .

I AM SURE ONE CAN APPRECIATE THE TIME INVOLVED IN CROCHETING ONE OF THESE DRESSES.

Slideshow of some Barbie Doll Outfits I have crocheted 2004-2009

What to Blog

I was checking another blogger last evening and really enjoyed her creativity. I was intrigued by wonderful photos and her collection of quotes and inspirational little sayings. Please check out her blog: http://fourfiftythree.blogspot.com/
I had inserted another photo of one of my 'completed' WIP"S...hope you enjoy her as much as I enjoyed creating her. I wish i had a better camera to display the detail. My sister takes wonderful, CLEAR photos ...check out her dolls here:

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Chosen-Treasures4u_dolls_W0QQftsZ2QQsaselZ3896012QQsofpZ0

My creation is a Drew doll, friend of Barbie and I crocheted the teal beaded and sequined dress from a Paradise doll pattern. I am sorry the embellishments do not display well. I have ordered four more patterns from Paradise so looks like I may be busy this summer. The theme for our Doll Show in October is Pedlar dolls so I am working on my entry...stay tuned.
I am also very excited as I 'think' I have taught myself how to needle tat and am picking up a book from library to help me out. I am quite pleased I found online instructions to needle tat much easier than the conventional shuttle method. After being inspired by some lovely tatting blog sites:
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https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbA8KLjRXUfZXNCMwhGkdl0uuGoxfvrcisahaJyYMpq4DCCl97yMwzGOUsEyZjq5E-xj-ZoQZOAFftlYos0qnhPk67DpGv3dwRhtF8qA2Z28BhNo5_r7-vFFPhJuk-VMRQpGKqL0Yuso1e/s1600-h/PumpkinJuiceHeartBl.jpg
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http://25motifchallenge.blogspot.com/index.html
Just checked the time and I must say 'ciao' for this morn as I have a hair appointment this morning. Going to USA this weekend and need a trim.

Have a wonderful day everyone. And remeber to say 'thanks' for all we are blessed with.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

FLAP YOUR WINGS AND SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP .

I completed this outfit Sunday night (between cross stitching and quilt making...lol). I really enjoyed designing and making the accessories, using some jewelry from last summer's garage sale finds and pieces of chain remaining from another set. I made up the pattern for the hat as the dress pattern did not include a hat, but I decided this outfit will be perfect for those bright summer afternoon outings.It feels so GOOD to complete another WIP. Finding crocheting a very relaxing hobby, I enjoyed working on this dress while I watched curling on TV. This dress is Number 28 of the dresses I have made. Would you believe I also have purchased 29 similar dolls from a friend of mine! Then my other friend said I should start making my own and I have been hooked (pun) ever since! The last doll I complete is usually my favorite, so I will keep this for awhile before I decide to part with her. Now I have a black and pink gown in the works and have a black haired My Scene doll in mind to dress. I never rest, however I am very thankful for my eyesight and patience. (C: