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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Birthdays, Phebe, Easter & Buddy!




We had two birthdays to celebrate last Friday at sewing.  Michelle signed up for a BOM last year and it is mostly applique.  She hasn't started it yet so I thought I would make her a little purse to carry her thimble, glue and needles in to try and motivate her to start.


Michelle's turned out so nice that I decided to make Jan one as well in her favourite colour, green.


I have been adding more to Phebe.  It is starting to look a little better now.  I have finished the applique on the first of two Browne Sisters blocks and have made a couple of hexagon flowers for Swan Lake.



This morning I realised that it is less than two weeks till Easter so I thought I would put a couple of my rabbits on display.  This one is from the garden.  I brought him inside to sit on the hearth.



This is Mr Hopkins - boy is there are story to tell about him!  But I will leave that for another time.  He is my favourite out of all the dolls I have made over the years.



I can't remember where or when I got these two above but I love them.  The little pink rabbit is only about 3 inches tall.


And here is a pic of Buddy.  I think he is way overdue for a trip to the groomer!

Sue-Anne xxx

23 comments:

Liz said...

I love those pursed Sue-Anne, what a great idea to carry a spool of thread and glue etc. Gorgeous fabric you used.
Miss Martha went to the beauty parlour last week and is now respectable again, she gets soooo grubby, she's not very ladylike I'm afraid!!
Lizzie
xxx

Liz said...

oooppps! of course you know that it should have been 'purses' don't you?? ;o)

Nyla said...

The little bags are adorable. Can you tell me more about the frame and pattern? Your Phebe is looking very nice!

Cubby House Crafts said...

Just LOVE your purses! Such beautiful fabrics!
Lisa

Karen said...

I wouldn't even have an idea how to start making a little purse like that. So sweet.

Anonymous said...

Those little purses and lovely and what a great gift. Very nice little beads on the side, too.

And how is it that Easter's almost here? Wasn't it just Christmas a moment ago???

Regards, Sue

retdairyqueen said...

What lovely little purses
Bet the birthday girls were pleased and if that doesnt inspire her nothing will

Jo in TAS said...

Those purses are gorgeous!! Love your bunnies!!

Julia said...

Great purses Sue-Anne, what a great idea to carry a spool of thread and glue etc.
Did you say Easter is nearly here...it seems like it was only Christmas yesterday !
Your Phebe is coming along nicely..
Julia ♥

jean said...

Hi Sue-Anne
Love your little purses, maybe a tutorial would be nice :-) your Phebe is looking great, I would love to see both your Browne sisters blocks .
All in all a lovely post , the banner looks great
j

Michelle williams said...

Hi Sue-Anne
I just love my purse SOO much. You will be happy to know that I visited Rose today with 4 (yes 4) quilts - that means I have now depleted my stock of UFO's and am ready to start on my Applique BOM - Long overdue I know - but now I have the perfect Purse to make the Journey with me.
Love
Michelle
xx

Katrien said...

The little bags are so cute.And your appliqué block,very nice.
And a lovely bunny.
have a nice time.

Diane H said...

Lovely post full of goodies Sue-Anne. I am envious of your bunnies. The little purse for Michelle is such lovely fabric and so pretty.
Poor Buddy he looks like he's getting his scruffy dog look just right and your going to wisk him off to the groomer.

ranette said...

Very pretty purses, such a good idea and Phebe is looking wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Those purses are delightful! Is there a pattern? I just discovered your blog and now am a follower!

Brandie said...

Those bags are wonderful, lucky girls! I love those bunnies, and Buddy is too cute!

wilmakuin said...

I love those purses!! What a great idea!! Gorgeous fabric you used.
I love your bunnies.
My baskets are 9cm. 3,5 inches.....

Buddy is realy cute!!

greatings from Holland...

julieQ said...

I really love that little purse...and your decorations are so cute!

Shirley said...

Hi Sue-Anne,
What lucky ladies to recieve such lovely purses and even more lucky to have such a thoughtful friend. Love your collection of rabbits. Well done on all your hard work for Phebe. That is going to be one beautiful quilt.
Love Shirley.x

Valentina said...

Gasp!!! ...the purses... oh-oh-oh... the red one... oh... Phebe...
faint.
:)

Terry said...

Such lady like purses very dainty, unlike my $2 shop camera case. The recipients are grateful I'm sure. My half birthday is in ...

The bunnies are very appealing. The applique is coming along faster than my dollies.

Happy Stitching Terry

Stina Blomgren said...

LOVE LOVe the pretty purses... where did you find the "closing"... dont know the word for it... so pretty.. were they difficult to make?
Ahh. just lovely...
Easter yes... havent decorated anything this year... dont know where time have flewn this time... and bunnies that are so cute..L ove yours..:o)
And Buddy.. what a cutie!!! :o)

Karen said...

I love, love, love the little purses!!!!