Monday, February 27, 2012

Lovely Weekend

O.K. - I love the encrusted calico (or muslin, to us Yanks).  Love the process and the product.

Here is the first one, trimmed and edged-- ready for whatever I end up deciding to do with it.

 And two more in the making.  This one will be shades of cream and white.
 This one will be more colorful.

The doll now has arms and hands in progress and is getting some face paint.  She has a long way to go, but is getting there slowly.  At this point, not much personality has emerged, and I am not sure where to go from here until some kind of sparkle reveals itself, but B. E. has named it Caillou, I assume from the cartoon and because the doll is still bald.

Bryce Eleanor arrived around 1:00 yesterday afternoon, and she kept me busy and entertained until bedtime.  We walked around the neighborhood (she ran), played with buttons, had conversations with various dolls and stuffed animals, searched for ponies in her coloring book, ate strawberries, played with the cats.

One thing she loves to do--and requests on every visit--is to watch Funny Cat Videos.  She chuckles and howls at the antics of the various cats.  This was yesterday's favorite:
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After a rough night (B.E. sleeps sideways in the bed), I am not up to par this morning, but B.E. was bright and cheerful.

Getting her to be still long enough to get her school clothes on was a bit of a wrestling match.

Well, I have several hundred buttons to sort out and put away, toys and blocks to pick up, beds to make, clothes to wash.  Then, maybe a nap, since I didn't get much sleep last night!

Then...I'm going upstairs to play!

What do you have planned for the last few days in February?

11 comments:

  1. That stitched piece is fit for a queen. And thanks for the cat videos, I just shared it on Facebook. Have a great week!

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  2. Love the encrusted project! BE looks like she would rather be doing anything but getting ready for school LOL!! Have a wonderful week!

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  3. Wow! The encrusted piece is so cool!

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  4. Connie - The cat videos crack me up! Glad you enjoyed that one!

    Sherri - She was really bustin' the moves while explaining that she couldn't wear her sparkly Toms to school--not allowed with the uniform!

    Stephie - Thanks, Stephie, it was fun to make!

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  5. Oh MY! Encrusted and you are a perfect pair!

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  6. Thanks, Debra! As Suz has mentioned, these are great fun!

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  7. Votre ouvrage brodé est merveilleux, beige blanc et doré, je ne peux que l'aimer ;-). J'aime lire vos instants de vie si loin de chez moi. Pour les derniers jours de février, j'ai prévu de terminer des commandes. Je suis sûre que la personnalité de votre poupée va naître entre vos doigts. Merci de tout ce partage.

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  8. Votre ouvrage brodé est merveilleux, beige blanc et doré, je ne peux que l'aimer ;-). J'aime lire vos instants de vie si loin de chez moi. Pour les derniers jours de février, j'ai prévu de terminer des commandes. Je suis sûre que la personnalité de votre poupée va naître entre vos doigts. Merci de tout ce partage.

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  9. I've really enjoyed making the encrusted calico piece. I like this kind of free stitching and building up the texture.

    You must be very busy filling your orders!

    J'ai vraiment aimé faire la pièce de calicot incrusté. J'aime bien ce genre de couture libre et construire la texture.

    Vous devez être très occupé à remplir vos commandes!

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  10. Thanks for nice comment on my book, love your encrusted calico piece, it looks so wonderful.
    Anni

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Good to hear from you!