Whoooo do you love?

I apologize to all of you Lilypad peeps out there -- I am totally awestruck and full of admiration for the bloggers who manage to blog every day and still have a life! (Grin)

Anyways, I apologize to all of you for my absence of late. Tis the season, you know, and in between working for a living, there's decorating the gorgeous tree that hubby picked out, making or purchasing gifts for special people, and so much more!

I did want to show you one of my projects -- are there any folks out there whooooo know what I am talking about when I say that I am terrified of Daleks? That I would love to take a trip to ancient Gallifrey? Or, better yet, if I give you a knowing wink and whisper that "it's bigger on the inside," do you know what (oops, Who) I'm talking about?

Haha! Can't fool y'all! Of course! 

And whoooo do you love? Which Dr. Who is your favorite? I've got two -- number four and number eleven! (Tom Baker and Matt Smith)

I want to show you what I'm working with, today, and then hopefully I will remember to photograph it before I wrap it up and place it beneath the tree! (Giggle)

First off, you need a good set of instructions. I am in love with this book, and I would encourage all of you who love to applique to get a copy!

We reviewed it before the annual Pet Show, and I've been wanting to try out Lara's method, ever since! 

Lara made this adorable needle book, and I had the idea to tweak it to make the call box blue....

So here is the background fabric, and here are some fabric auditions:

This is called "Rainy and Criminal Night"and it's available from Spoonflower, if you should want to make one of your own!

Here are some possibilities for Tardis, windows, and the rectangle that says "Police Box."

Two pieces in my stash that could be the main part of the Tardis:

Option One:

Option two:

The check is so small that it ends up looking like a solid, so that is why I included it. 

What do you think?

I hope you will look at Lara's book, and maybe put it on your Christmas wish list -- I love how clear the instructions are, and her templates for the applique are awesome! You Amazon-Primers can even get it here: click on this link.

See you next time!

Love,

If it's Tuesday, It's Muse-Day!

Sunbonnet Sue --- what does that phrase bring to mind?

For some of us, Sunbonnet Sue is a cherished quilt pattern; maybe it's a quilt in our possession, made by loving hands just for us.

For others, Sunbonnet Sue is a favorite pattern for which we have carefully selected fabrics and set them aside, mumbling something about "starting that one early in 2015." (I have to admit that I'm in this group!)

We don't have anyone building a Sunbonnet Sue quilt on Ole Frog Eyes, but it sure would be a good project to put there!

Many times we see Sue in different color dresses. Same style, different colors. Hmmm, should we get her a gift card for Macy's childrens' department?

Sometimes we see Sue doing different activities. Sometimes she will hold a broom, or a kite string, but that's about the extent of it. The little girl doesn't get to explore too much. Maybe that's one reason why she's so shy, and won't look over this way.

Sue even has a friend named Sam --- he's shy, too.

And sometimes they play with pets!

I was rambling about on the interwebz and found something that inspired me --- hence the Muse-Day post! What do you think that Sunbonnet Sue might look like, if she grew up?  And would she let us see her face? 

I'd like you to check out these "grown-up" appliques . . . they make me think of Sue, but as if she had done some growing up! Click here to see The Bonnet Girls! Aren't they cute? You can create scenes for a quilt, a wallhanging, and more, using the patterns available at that site.

I called Luann Burke, and she is just as nice as she can be. She gave me permission to show you one or two of the patterns, so you can see just how sweet they are! This one is called "The Music Room."

I love the kitty peeking into the room!

There are a lot of Bonnet Girls to choose from: country, Christmas, even gentlemen, too! They can ride in autos, enjoy a tree swing, shop in the town, and lots more!

Look at the details here --- and we can catch a glimpse of a lady's face! Some of you applique artists out there might want to check out the Bonnet Girls site and add some of the patterns to your wish list!

I thought this was really inspiring, although my applique skills are probably not up to this detail, yet!

Maybe in early 2015?

Love,