February Sunrise

By on 2-08-2011 in Original photos

February sunrise

February winter skies bring beautiful sunrises filled with rich colour. Gone are the silvers that are present in January. Spring is not far behind when you start to see colour in the morning skies. Unfortunately it didn’t last, as the sun rose higher the clouds moved in. Being up to greet the morning sun is a gift in itself.

February sunrise

Paperdoll for a real live baby doll

By on 2-07-2011 in Paper Dolls

Kaylee paper doll

Kaylee has been made for a cute little baby girl. Her mother knows who she is. Kaylee can play in the snow wearing her snowsuit, take mommy visiting in her little dress or play with her blocks in her sweater set. When she is tired and ready for her nap she can snuggle in her sleepers. Sweet dreams Kaylee.

Christmas Noel Angel 2011

By on 1-24-2011 in Christmas Patterns, Embroidery, Vintage Patterns

Original Wooden Angel

A pretty angel to update. Published in the McCall’s Christmas Make It Ideas Volume X, this little angel was painted wood with dried flowers. She would make a very pretty Christmas quilt with beads and embroidery adorning her hair, wings and dress. I think she would also look stunning on a little hand towel as well. A great gift for the cook who roasts your Christmas turkey dinner.

New Coloured Angel

I filled the angel pattern in bright colours. Printed on a piece of card she could adorn your table or tree. The pattern for this little Noel Angel is below.

Noel Angel Pattern

Vintage Night Owls….a very cute pair of ‘hooters’

By on 1-13-2011 in art quilts, Embroidery, Vintage Patterns

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Two more owls for everybody. Every time I see an owl somewhere it reminds me of my late mother-in-law. These are for her. This pattern was published in the McCall’s fall/winter 1972-73 magazine, decoupaged on a wooden box purse. Wouldn’t they look great painted onto a silk scarf or maybe appliqued onto the center block of a little wall quilt. They would also do justice to an embroidery block, especially redwork.

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