Raggedy Dolls and Valentine Hearts...

Well, another cold spell....

and the best way to spend the time is by sewing.

 

I just wanted to share some pictures of some Annie's I made.

 

 I love picking out the fabric for their dresses.

 I'm always on the search for good yarn to use for Annie's hair.

I also have been working on Valentine penny rugs. 

Stitching is a great way to keep your fingers warm on a really cold day.



The hearts in this penny rug are  made with hand dyed reds...I love the way it looks.

 

I have these items up for sale on ebay.  Click here to see all I have listed.

If you want to purchase these from me directly just email me.

 

 

Enjoy your day and stay warm,

Leanne

 

 



Snowman, snowgirl....

It's a beautiful day!

The sun is shining...

the snow is melting

and the only snowmen that are around are the ones I made.

 

 

I just love his big smile, the little jacket and fluffy hat.

 

 You know me I love to stitch.

 

and why are they always called snowmen.

 

 

Why can't we have snowgirl?

 

This mitten fabric is too cute.

 

I've listed these few things on ebay.

Click here to see everything I have listed.

 

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

 

I Just Can't Get Enough....

Wool Applique!

 

 

 I have been stitching like crazy. I do all hand stitching.

 Before I finish one piece

 I have the next one all cut out and ready to go.

 I have so many ideas

 and so little time.

 Now I can't use all of these myself and I've given so many away as gifts.

That I started selling on ebay and at craft fairs.

 I had to show you this little raggedy...her face makes me laugh every time I look at her.

 Yes, I started Christmas already.

 I can't wait for Christmas. I just love entertaining for the Holidays.

I started watching the Hallmark Channel's Holiday movies...yes they are showing Christmas movies already....I love it! 

I can picture it now... stitching on a Santa, watching a Christmas movie, sipping on some warm apple cider on this cold evening. Now I just have to convince my family to watch Christmas movies in November :)

 

I just listed all these goodies on ebay.  If you're interested in seeing all my listings Click here to see them.

 

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

 



I Love Fall and.....

Craft Fairs!!!!

 

I'd like to share some pictures of my booth from the Holy Hill craft fair two weeks ago.

It was a beautiful day, the sun was out, no wind and plenty of shoppers.

 

See my handpainted crocks?  I bet you didn't know I painted on crocks.

See my dolls...I love picking out fabrics for their dresses and fixing their hair.



 See my wool applique?  I've been stitching like crazy.

 Grandma's suitcase full of penny rugs.

 When I get tired of stitching, I start painting, when I get tired of that I start sewing on the machine or start cutting out a new project or make a new doll. 

I had just enough time to take these pictures before the fair started.

 

Here's a list on my next fairs. Come say Hi!

 

Fall Fair to Remember

October 19th and 20th

Friday 4-8 and Saturday 9-4

 Washington County Fair Park in West Bend Wisconsin 

Booth #33

 

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

November 11

10-4

Brookfield East High School in Brookfield Wisconsin

 

Holiday Marketplace

November 17

9-4

Washington County Fair Park in West Bend Wisconsin

Booth #98

 

Enjoy your day,

Leanne



Still Stitching, Sewing and Painting....

I've been working hard trying to finish up some projects.

My days are full of sewing.... 

 more sewing....

and painting (along with laundry and cleaning).

I'm working hard to fill these shelves for my craft fairs.



Only 184 days until my first craft fair...

it sounds like a lot of time but I usually don't get much done in summer.

I'm off to get something done...

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

Finished....

I finished some of the dolls...I'll share some pictures.

My favorite parts of making these dolls....

Picking out the fabric for their clothes and

Adding their hair...the wilder the better!

I also finished up some penny rugs.

I really like the colors in this one...I might have to keep it for myself and not put it on ebay.

Enjoy your weekend,

Leanne



Raggedy Dolls, Wool Applique and A Big Thank You....

I just can't believe that it's been 10 days since my last post. 

Well, I have an excuse...the Weather here in Wisconsin has been beautiful and I've been working outside!  I don't ever remember a string of nice days like this in March.  We usually go from winter to summer but this year we are having a spring and it feels wonderful!

I'll show you what crafting I've been doing.

Working on Raggedy Dolls.

I just love how these girls look in their pretty dresses without their hair and makeup.

It's so much fun matching fabric for their dresses and aprons.

I finally finished this table mat.  

I really like how the tongues frame the picture and add more color.

This is a pattern from The Cottage at Cardiff Farms. I've had this pattern for awhile so I'm not sure where I bought it.

I'm still working on this wool applique picture.  I think I'm going to keep this one for myself so I haven't only been working on it a little at a time.

This is a pattern by Threads That Bind called Alphabet Song.

I would also like to say a big "Thank You" to Brenda at The Rusty Thimble.

I won these adorable bunny rabbits...they look perfect sitting on the mantel with all my other rabbits. I took them off to take the picture.

To visit Brenda's blog  click here.

I also added a few things on ebay and started putting some of my things on etsy too. You can find the link on my sidebar if you would like to take a look. If you have any questions feel free to email me.

Well, I have dolls calling me...they want hair!

Laundry is buzzing too.

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

Spring is Here....

It's a beautiful sunny day!

My thoughts are going to Spring.

The birds are singing, I can see buds on the trees and flowers will be blooming soon.

It's ice cream time...I know it's always ice cream time but you know what I mean.

Lacrosse practice has started.

Yes, spring is here...at least for this week.

Enjoy your day,

Leanne

Penny Rugs? No, Raggedies...

I know you're used to seeing penny rugs and wool applique here on my blog but...

Did I ever tell you how much I love making Raggedies?

I love picking out the fabrics for their dresses.

Making their aprons...almost every raggedy needs an apron and some pretty pantaloons.

Picking out the right yarn for their hair.

Or should I say their wild hair.

I used to be a hairdresser so fixing her hair is very fun to me...the wilder the better.

Adding big bows or pieces of homespun to finish off their hair....how cute!

I love making their faces...button eyes with big eyelashes, stitched noses, blushed cheeks and their little smiles or maybe no mouth at all.

They each take on a little personality of their own.

When I'm finished with all the pieces I dress them and make them all neat and pretty.

Maybe add a little something, something in their hands...like this Raggedy with the gingerbread in her arms.

But the best part of making these little raggedy dolls is seeing who they will go home with.

When I sell them at fairs my customers always share with me where my raggedy will sit or who will receive her as a gift and for what occasion or who she will be sent to...their state or country...I love hearing that!

If you would like to take home one of these dolls I have listed them on ebay or you can always email me.

Click here to see more pictures on ebay.

Enjoy your weekend,

Leanne