...are what keep me going. Not ones that are big enough to pull me away from a major project for days, but those that take little bits of time and give me a sense of accomplishment and completion that reinvigorates the return to the task at hand. They're like little creative vacations!
A former co-worker just found out she was pregnant and was coming over for a visit this weekend, so I whipped these little blocks up with pieces from my Silly Safari jelly roll (yes, there are still some left). Two inches in every direction, they turned out pretty darn adorable, if you ask me! I used batting trimmings for stuffing, which made me feel all resourceful and glad I hadn't thrown them out.
And then with Valentine's Day coming up, I had to get this shipped out to arrive in time (mail to Bermuda takes forEVER, and if the mailman is on vacation, well, you just don't get any until he's back in town). I heard Bitty Baby was feeling somewhat neglected after her sisters snagged all the doll quilts we'd made. Recognize the waffle fleece? I love using up scraps!
I'm not so sure I have a future in making doll clothes: with all those tiny seams, I swore way too much and probably injected just a little too much bad karma into the spirit of the process. But I think that ruffle totally makes up for it.
4 comments:
Cute blocks and outfit. I know what you mean about tiny seams. They are worth it in the end when you see the finished project.
I don't know which I love more--the blocks or the little outfit! They're all adorable!
Both so pretty! What nice gifts you make! Love how those blocks are made out of an jelly roll. A little goes a long way...
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Darling gifts. This new baby will adore those blocks.
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