Gone Baby Gone.

My girl went back to her grandparents' house with them!  I can't believe it, she actually wanted to leave me to go to her grandparents'.  And she is having a great time.  When I call her she barely has time to talk to me.  Sniff, sniff.  And it is so weird to be here without her.  It is weird to be the alone version of me.  Very weird.  I don't know what to do with myself!  Actually, I do.  I'm seeing movies, getting a pedicure, sleeping late, and taking naps.  I'll be joining her in a few days. 

Anyway, Christmas was great, but I'm glad it is over with.  I was pretty sick for a bit.  Horrible ear infection and that nasty cold that seems to be plagueing people from here to there.  But all is well again. 

I'm going to leave you with two presents I sent out this year. 

Not the best image, but you get the idea.  This was made from vintage cowboy feedsack scraps.  I bought a little baggie full of scraps and I had just enough to do this doll quilt.  I made this special for a little girl who loves horses.  The binding was made using one of my favorite feedsacks.  And the fabric for the back is new and is one of my current favorite fabrics.  I'm in love with polkadots right now. 

And this is a shot right before I put the lid on the box and mailed it out. 

I made one for her sister too.  This was made from a quilt that I found at Canton a few months back.  I knew that I would make doll quilts out of it when I bought it.  This one is the second quilt I've made from it.  The first was made back in October.   I have enough fabric for at least two ( maybe 4) more doll quilts.  Maybe.  Her mom was with me when I found this quilt, so it seemed right that her doll quilt be made from this. 

Comments

[Erin]

I just love it when my computer crashes and eats my comments! I was going to say that I love the quilts, but I'm really enamoured with your labels. What do you use to make the embossed labels and where the heck can I get one?

I also want to wish you a very Happy New Year. All the best for a happy and healthy 2008!

[Tracie]

I heard from a little Christmas bird that these quilts made two little girls (and their mama) very, very happy! They are just beautiful! You are truly amazing.

I am glad you are feeling better. We have the nasty cold here too. Blech. We are trying to chase it away for the new year. Enjoy your free mama time! Give Zorba a hug from us and tell her happy new year!

[chicagomama]

I can guess whose two little girls those quilts went to. They are both lovely (and the quilts are too). You really are a very crafty woman, yo. It is truly a gift. Thanks for sharing those images.
As for Zorba going off for a little time with the grandparents...well, I can just look forward to those days when they come my way. Glad to hear that you are having fun as just Shelba, and am v v envious of the pedicure and the movie watching.

[spacemom]

THose are BEAUTIFUL! Really! I am amazed at what you can do!
I am glad you are feeling better. Enjoy a few days of quiet...I can't imagine the day my girls will do that! Go to Grandma's without us!

[joybucket]

Beautiful as always. I love the red and brown together.

[Sister Carrie]

Ha! I could tell who those quilts were going to before I read the comments. They are really cute. I love vintage fabrics. And look how beautifully you wrap them. You're a pro.

[michele]

Wow, wow!!!
Beautiful!
And the packaging!
My inner Marth Stewart is in awe of you.
Michele

[jules]

love, love, love those quilts!!! So cute and I am sure they did love them. I love how you packed them and those stickers...well I love the stickers too.

I can't wait for our spring Canton trip!!!

enjoy your few days without tho darling Zorba...especially the sleeping late thing.

[walternatives]

I hope that this comment finds you feeling well, and still enjoying your time alone with your (taller) sweetie-pie. I am asounded at your creativity, sweetie. I may need sewing lessons this spring - trade out for babysitting, maybe?

Happy New Year, good woman. xoxo

[Kikalee]

I. Love. That. Quilt. The colors, the binding, the packaging...divine. It's so evident that you're one with your sewing machine. As always, beautiful work.

[Amy/grrlTravels]

Love, love, love those quilts. Both of them. Sweeeeeeeet.