We are all getting quite excited about traveling to Adelaide this weekend for the inspired stitches retreat. Melly, Janelle, Leanne and I will be sharing our designs with a large group of very inspired stitchers at Quilt Fabric Delights for the lovely Sarah. I am quite excited as I have never actually been to Adelaide before. (We will ignore the fact that the weather is predicted to be quite torrential this weekend!) It will be lovely to be cosy and warm and sewing inside no matter what the weather outside! I look forward to seeing many of you there.
In other news, I have been madly creating a new block of the month called "It's a Dollie's Life". It is a very cute Doll's House quilt with lots of little rooms with Dollies having fun going about their lives. Here are a few close-ups.
It is at the quilters now so it won't be too long until I can reveal it to you all. I still have to write the patterns so it should be another couple of weeks until the patterns are available.
As you can see, I have used all the yummy Minni Muu that I showed you earlier. It seemed just right for a doll's house quilt. I have also used button hole applique which is very unusual for me. I have had sooo much fun making the quilt as placing the dolls and their furniture reminded me of playing with Fuzzy Felt when I was a child. It brought out all my childhood Doll's House wishes!
Enjoy your creation!
Rosalie xx
Hi Rosie, can't wait till Saturday it has been an awfully long week waiting for the weekend to come. All the girls are so looking forward to the weekend. I am having a little break from trying to put my sewing room in order it is an absolute joke (put on binding on a quilt on monday and the quilt was knocking all the *&^%$ off the table as I was doing it) Might have to go for a trip to IKEA for some extra storage just need to put in a mezannine floor to put it on.
Posted by: Amanda | April 22, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Oh Rosie this quilt looks so cute, I have been saying to my DH that my girls need another dolls house maybe a quilted one would be nice on their wall.....I'll have bags under my eyes on Sat as I am so excited I can't sleep.....C U then...
Hugs Dawn x
Posted by: Dawn | April 22, 2009 at 04:35 PM
The dolls house quilt looks fantastic! I can't wait to see it all - such a brilliant idea! Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | April 22, 2009 at 05:08 PM
rosie i like you are so in love with theminni muu fabric i look for it everywhere and just have to buy it it is soooooo cute cannot wait to see the quilt
Posted by: kim | April 22, 2009 at 07:04 PM
It's gorgeous Rosie, so sweet. I wish I could join you all this weekend in Adelaide, perhaps next year. I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. Enjoy, Kelly :-)
Posted by: Kelly | April 22, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Oh my goodness this is darling. I can only imagine what the rest of the quilt looks like! With fabric, food, and friends there is destined to be lots of fun. No worries about the weather!!!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 22, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Love your sneaky peak!! I can see that your Doll's house quilt is going to be just adorable.
I used to love my Fuzzy Felts when I was a little kiddy too!! Thanks for reminding me of those ... what fun I had with them :o).
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Posted by: Joy | April 22, 2009 at 10:10 PM
The doll house blocks I peeked at are adorable - can't wait to see the whole quilt (and get the pattern).
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | April 22, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Hi Rosie,
I too am really looking forward to Saturday for the beginning of the Inspired Stitches weekend ... its going to be sooooo cool to catch up with you and Leanne and met Janelle and Melly. Im with you it doesnt matter what the weather does it will be really lovely just sitting and stitching and chatting .... Im sure there will be lots of that happening!!
See you then.
Cheers Sue
Posted by: Sue | April 22, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Soooo cute, I bet you did have fun doing this one!
Posted by: Pat | April 23, 2009 at 02:04 AM
your quilt looks amazing - I can't wait to see it in full
lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | April 23, 2009 at 05:00 AM
I love the little peak you gave us of the Dolls house. I cannot wait to see the pattern and quilt when it is completely revealed.Enjoy your time in Adelaide it is a beautiful city.
Posted by: Jeannette | April 23, 2009 at 05:35 AM
Oh Im looking forward to this quilt, it looks so cute!! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: The Chocolate Cat | April 23, 2009 at 05:35 AM
Hope you have a wonderful weekend away! If it's as good as Nundle then everyone will have a blast!! Your sneaks for your new quilt are so cute! I can imagine my 2 year old talking me into making it for her!!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | April 23, 2009 at 07:05 AM
The dolls house quilt is seriously cute.
Have a great time in Adelaide.
Andi :-)
Posted by: andi | April 23, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Your new quilt sounds gorgeous...loved the sneak peeks. Have fun in Adelaide...:-)
Posted by: Jo from the farm | April 23, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Oh, this is so cute! I love that teddy bear, and the sewing machine!
Posted by: Auntie Pami | April 23, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Hi Rosie, I like the block with the bears.
Kind regards,
Beertje Zonn
Posted by: Beertje Zonn | April 23, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Your sneek peek is lovely. Can't wait to see the complete patterns.
Posted by: marina | April 24, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Are you designing a pattern with this sewing machine? if so , it is delightful.
Posted by: betsy | April 24, 2009 at 08:28 PM
The sneak preview already looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the rest of it.
Posted by: Gerda Hartman | April 24, 2009 at 08:52 PM
Your Dolls House quilt is gorgeous! Love the patterns and love the materials. I hope I will be able to get my hands on both soon.
Posted by: stacey | April 25, 2009 at 04:59 PM