Finishes

Yesterday was a sewing day for me and I did quite a bit of finishing starting with this little doorknocker for my mom:



I'll give this to my mom when I see her and she can enjoy it throughout the Autumn season.

Next, I finished up some cat dolls:



These 2 little Comfort Dolls are now on their way to Pat.

I also finished up this cat which was a custom order:



This too is now it's way to it's new owner.

I also finished up a Christmas gift and sewed up a few new blocks including this one:



This will be a cellphone pouch for Scott's step-mom for her birthday which just so happens to be the same day as mine, the day before Christmas!

Anyway, this is actually white. The flash bounced off of the shiny fabrics and I had nothing but a big glare! So I took this photo without the flash and I just wasn't able to brighten it up much in my graphics software. I'll use the scanner next time. That should give us a good image.

I bought that little vintage rhinestone basket pin at the last flea market we went to. This should make for a really pretty pouch!

And speaking of flea markets, I won't have time to post an update tomorrow as we're heading up to Elkhorn, WI for their last flea market of the season. Ok, I'm making boo-boo lips here. This is my favorite flea market and they only do it 4 times over the Summer months so I'm really looking forward to it. Thankfully, there are other flea markets that run every month all year so I'll still have some more antiquing to enjoy. It's one of my favorite things to do. I like the thrill of the hunt!

See ya Monday!

Go Cubs!

Ok, I just have to say that I'm absolutely bouncing off the walls today! My Chicago Cubs have won the National League Central Division and I am thrilled beyond words!

Now, I'm not counting my chickens before the eggs hatch. I've been a Cubs fan for a long time and I've been here before so for now, I'm just thankful to have a little more baseball to watch in October! I'll worry about the World Series if and when we get that far. It's best to stay detached for now.

Normally, I keep my personal believes to myself as far as this blog goes. But I would like to mention this, in hopes that some media person somewhere reads this: THERE IS NO SUCH THING A CURSE! Some silly person, years ago put that crazy idea in the minds of Cub fans and now generation after generation focuses on it every time we get this far. And the stupid media is already at it.

There is no such thing as a curse. It is the Universal Law Of Attraction. You get what you focus on. If everyone focuses on the so called "curse" kicking in, then the Law Of Attraction is going to bring that again. If however, every one focuses on what they really want, the Cubs going to and winning the WS, that's what we'll get.

So, I am mentioning this in hopes that maybe someone from the media somewhere will read this and perhaps spread the word. It's the Law Of Attraction. There is no curse. Do some research on The Law Of Attraction and start spreading positive energy for the Cubs and Cubs fans everywhere!

Black & Pink Comfort Cat - Stitching Completed

I added a little spider and web to the bottom of this yesterday:



I have some laundry to fold and then I'll be doing the finishing on my most recent project. I also want to sew up a couple of more pieces for Christmas gifts. Stop by tomorrow to see 3 finished cats!

Black & Pink Comfort Cat

Isn't this striking? The hot pink really pops against the black fabric. I must make a purse for myself in black & hot pink!

Anyway, this is almost done now. I've decided that instead of stitching my signature cat at the bottom, I'm going to do a spiderweb. I think I have some hot pink Kreinik blending filament for the web and I'll do the spider in pearls. Stop by tomorrow for an update.

In other news, I've decided to close down my Etsy shop. As I have time, I'll be marking stuff down. Please check back often as I want to get these things out of here. If there's anything anyone is interested in, email me an offer and I'll consider it. I really want to clear out the drawers in my guest room dresser.

Cat Dolls

I finished the embellishing on my little custom cat doll yesterday:



I'm going to go ahead and make one more doll to send to Pat:



I see this one all embellished in pink! Anyway, that will give me two to send to Pat this weekend. I plan to spend Friday doing some finishing. After this cat, I should make a few more gifts. I'm also thinking I'd like to make myself a new purse and I'm eager to start on that peacock quilt. But that will have to wait until I get a few more things done. It will make a nice Winter project.