No crafting today, Molly is poorly and home from school, so we've been busy having a cuddle and watching Maisy. We love Maisy.
Here's a photo of Pink baby sockmonkey
who reached her destination safely, looks like she slept all the way.
The little quilt she's sleeping on, has been wrapped, ready to send off to a friend's new born baby girl ( yay, another girl -we WILL rule the world one day ! ), I forgot to take a photo of the quilt, but here's a close up of the applique,
This is about the best I can do when it comes to quilting, it's basically five 4" squares x six 4" squares, with an applique panel at the top and the quilting is 'stitched in the ditch' ( do I sound like I know what I'm talking about ? ). The idea came from Childhood treasures by Caroline Zoob ISBN 1 84172 477 7, which is a fantastically inspirational book using vintage textiles to make gifts for children.
One day, I would like to be able to create quilts like this and this and this, but I doubt it.
Thankyou to everyone who commented on my last post, you really helped me to stop getting in such a tizzy about it all. : )
Your quilt (and little monkey) are so, so charming! Lucky recipients! Sorry to hear about your Molly. Hope she's feeling better soon...at least the weekend's here. (And you know what they say about the wine...It's 5:00pm somewhere!)
Thanks for the kind mention.
Posted by: Jan | October 14, 2005 at 05:39 PM
that baby monkey is sooooo dang cute! i'm just about to start a sock bunny to hang out with my sock monkey i did for my daughter and the MOS.
the quilt is lovely too. i really want to learn to quilt one of these years.
wait...wait...i DO hear the gentle popping of a wine cork!
hope your little girl feels better soon.
Posted by: ani | October 14, 2005 at 05:45 PM
I can hear it. You go for it girl!
Posted by: Kay | October 14, 2005 at 06:21 PM
This is *the* sweetest thing ever. Adelaide is such a lucky wee one! :)
Posted by: joleen | October 14, 2005 at 07:38 PM
the pinks are beautiful together in the quilt and i love the embroidery
Posted by: jackie | October 14, 2005 at 08:38 PM
That quilt is beautiful, just perfect.
Now don't let me interupt yur "talk" with that which is calling your name, enjoy!
Posted by: Rachael | October 14, 2005 at 10:05 PM
ohh the lttle monkey is beautiful :)
Posted by: Virginiajoe | October 15, 2005 at 12:07 AM
Oh Lyn! The monkey and the quilt are so beautiful! I really, really love the quilt. It is exactly what I love about your work. You put fabrics together in such a happy way!
Posted by: Bettsi | October 15, 2005 at 12:48 AM
your tiny monkey's are super unique! do you get your socks second-hand or new?
Posted by: jungs | October 15, 2005 at 01:25 AM
Oh! I love Maisy, too! I wish I had talent like Lucy Cousins. Or like you! Both of these creations are so wonderful, charming and cosy. The colors are adorable, and the embroidery is super! Hey, I'll join you in that glass of wine... *clink*
Cheers!
ps - hope Molly is right as rain very soon.
Posted by: *jenny | October 15, 2005 at 01:41 AM
I think your quilt is lovely - as is everything you make!
p.s. i think i hear that bottle too ;)
Posted by: Laurie | October 15, 2005 at 03:15 AM
What are you talking about!!?? Your quilt is AWESOME!! And the applique techniques! Wow! I would love to someday make a quilt like yours . . . :) How do you ever find the time?! :)
Posted by: Zoe | October 15, 2005 at 05:19 AM
You've got the knack for putting complementary prints and colours together, very Oilily. As for 'spirited' murmurs, it's Cuba Libres for me.
Posted by: Joyce Buzzard | October 15, 2005 at 01:11 PM
That monkey is adorable--do you sell them?
Posted by: Barb | October 15, 2005 at 06:14 PM
That is the cutest little thing ever.
Posted by: KiWi | October 16, 2005 at 12:43 AM
Hey, you sure have a way with socks! And Quilts!
By the way, I have a glass of wine in my hand as I type--cheers!
It is Saturday nite afterall--woohoo!
Posted by: Snowbear | October 16, 2005 at 05:28 AM
I'm new to your website and I want to say that I love your creations! I also enjoy your Flickr album.
Posted by: Yvonne | October 16, 2005 at 09:22 PM
The most beutiful quilt I've ever seen! And the monkey is gorgeous!!! Have a nice day!!!
Posted by: Den gode feen | October 17, 2005 at 12:57 PM
Hey Lyn, hope Molly's better today. I have to say there's nothing much that's nicer than cuddling up with a littley, it's one of my favourite things (no, I'm not having any more!!). That quilt is exquisite, you have no worries there, my dear!! And Adelaide's monkey is too cute for words - I'm not showing Fizzy!!
Posted by: Kate | October 17, 2005 at 01:35 PM
I love the colors--& that baby monkey looks just like a baby animal does when it's sleeping! Sort of contented. So sweet.
Posted by: eireann | October 19, 2005 at 04:47 AM
so so cute! I love the little quilt! Absolutely adorable.
Posted by: Leta | October 21, 2005 at 01:48 AM
Just catching up on the last couple of weeks on your blog ... and noticed in this quilt picture a familiar fabric. The material with the tiny pink rosebuds inside the criss cross vine! I found some old curtain remnants in an op shop in this material, and cut them up to make cushion covers! (I think it's Laura Ashley material).
I love it when you see something so familiar on someone else's blog!
Posted by: Suse | October 29, 2005 at 09:14 AM
I wrote this under the wrong day so will write it again. The lovely lovely quilt was for my Rebecca and we LOVE it. Thank you so much x
Posted by: Helen | November 11, 2005 at 07:43 PM