I think I told you how much fun I had creating little quilts recently for the "Doll Quilt Swap" (DQS #7), right? Well, when I thought about how much work was involved to organize 190 plus swap participants, my mind frazzled!!! Who in the world would want to take on a job like that?? Imagine the pitfalls of 200 plus e-mails hitting your system all at once. E-gads! Not only that, but the current swap MAMA has done it more than once!! Eikes...talk about torture!
Right then, I knew I had to do something to at least show my appreciation...but what??? (((Can you see the idea forming here???))) It had to have a supreme being and little beings too.....it had to be whimsical and light, because that is how she is.......so out came the paper and pencil and this is what I drew:
Next, I went to my copy shop and had 4 complete copies made of the whole thing. After that, I got out my fabrics and "Steam a Seam" and went to work cutting and ironing.
It took all day just to piece....so the next day, it was the quilting:
Ooops, not done yet!!! Binding and dowel cutting, and attaching the little "O" was next. I sure was hoping she'd hang it. Then...naturally, I had to take pics. Outside, inside...which were best? My motto is record it all, you can always delete the crummy ones. LOL
Finally, may I present, "CHICKENFOOT ET AL" with gratitude and appreciation:
Cool huh? I love it and hope that she does too....BUT, for someone who prides herself on neat quilt backs (me), please don't look at this one. Eikes!!!
9 comments:
That is just way too cute! Of course she will love it, how fun!
That is one of the cutest things I've ever seen!
You just drew it! I can't believe how talented you are! You can do it all; sew, cook and draw too! Not fair! I love this little design. How adorable to hang on the wall. That took quite a bit of work, and it was sooooo worth it. I love it and am a huge fan of your creative mind! ;)
oh geez. i love seeing your process! you are so darn talented woman!!!! i of course love the heck out of it. it was so thoughtful of you to do it. i really appreciate it, and will treasure it. i love being the big swap mama. its a big pain in the you know what for about 2 weeks, but then its fun. the people are so nice and i love meeting new people each round. people like you make it all worthwhile
smooches sweetie
So fun to see the process! You are such a talented artist! I can see you doing a whole series of these little character quilts! Will be watching for more of your work! You should make this one up as a pattern! Let me know if you do!
Oh man... I'm speechless.
and that's rare.
i think the back is fun, too! it's a GREAT little quilt. you do such a nice job!
I love it! Front and back, everything! You are very talented!
Most adorable award!!
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