Tweet Dreams

Looking at that photo of Charlotte playing with her kitty doll (in my last post) reminded me of the treasure trove of Freshcut projects I haven't shown you yet.  Last October, when my sample fabric came in, I went into a creative frenzy and made up all kinds of fun projects to photograph for an inspiration book.  I kept the photos aside for a bit, hoping to put together an amazing website with all-new photography.  But, seeing as it's been nearly six whole months and my website is still on the backburner, why wait any longer? 

So, here's the quick little kitty who dreams of birdies - orange ones. This ruffled blankie is pre-doll-quilt-craze of '07.  The weekend I made this, I was miserably sick with Strep and could barely move.  The design of the quilt (being mainly applique) was majorly determined by my need to remain on the couch and my inability to pull myself up to the sewing machine.  The birdies hearken back to the ones I began to stitch on this blanket, but haven't shown you yet either (they don't have eyes yet).  Terrible, I know.  I confess all.

But there's hope.  I made up two more doll quilts last weekend at the impassioned request of my good friend's daughters.  I needed a break and doll blankies did the trick.  My point?  I figured I better show the original birdie blankie before posting its derivatives.  Isn't it tweet?  (Love those orange roses on the bed too.)

More blankies to come.

Comments

[Alison]

How cute...I can see myself drifting back to being a four year old:-)
Alison

[Jen]

That is so sweet and lovely. Feel better soon. I had strep at Christmas and it was awful!

[biscuitbear]

Was there ever anything sweeter than this cute kitty and her lovely bed?

[Mary]

What a "tweet" little project! Those birdies are so cute.

[Julia]

So cute !! And the beautiful clothes of your daghter too!!

[June]

How very cute! I've been reading and enjoying the doll quilt entries on various blogs. I want to make one, too, but I want to make a 1:12-scale dollhouse quilt and will get around to this soon. My "to-do" list grows by leaps and bounds as you all inspire me.

[erin]

this is so cute!

[tracy whitney]

SO SWEET! I recently found your blog...love it! : )

[yoonie]

Love the shots too! What camera do you use?

[kerry : k8tykat]

oh it's just darling.
your talents continue to amaze!
xo.

[Heather]

so sweet! I would have loved them as a child! I think I will have to make one for myself!!

[Cindy]

You're much more pro-active than I am. If I'm sick, I lie in my bed and watch TV, moan and order people around. Beautiful birds!

[jenny b harris]

It is darling, adorable, wonderful and as cute as can be!

[Reilly]

That sweet bed reminds me I had big plans to make my daughter a Princess and the Pea bed for her fifth birthday (which just passed). Perhaps for five and a half?

[ameliab]

How beautiful and *tweet*.

~Amelia

[Laurie]

So sweet!

[alisonmc]

So cute! Love the little birdies :)

[DivaDeb]

Ummmm....have I just not been paying proper attention to details, or am I dense???? (Please don't answer that...) I'm looking at these photos, just lovin' your fabric designs, and then I realize that the apron that Kim (Olive Juice & CO) made and I won in her bloggy giveaway is made from these!!!! I love it even more now that I know it's Heather's Freshcut fabrics! Toooooo cool.

[RAchelle]

SOOOO sweet! The detail i just darling! I'm so in awe of your creative talents!

[Marisa]

Your doll quilt is so cute. I really love your use of color and the clean crisp look of all your designs in general.

I'm in the middle of working on my internet doll quilt swap, which is so very cool. My blog has the link to it, but anyhow, doll quilts are really the best!

Thanks for your blog. This post, and your other posts are so inspirational.

[shannon]

oh, i love those birdies! this little bed set is so sweet.

[Stephanie]

That is SOOOO cute!!!

[tammy g.]

Too cute for words! :)

[Mademoiselle M. les myrtilles]

I'm waiting for the same blanket on my bed, pleaaaaaaaaaaaase !!!!
;-)

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[tiffany]

Sooo cute! Love the little birdies!!

[Jen]

oh my that is beyond beautiful!! i just want to jump in and take a little cat nap! although the birds may not like it!! lol!

[jennifer]

You are totally killing me with this one. Totally.

I wish I was that skilled. My daughter has a birdie thing going on, and I would love to make something like that for her. Awesome.

[Miss*Laurence]

What a beautiful item, how wonderful and fresh. So precise as well! Thanks for posting eventually!

[Jessica Law]

Heather, I need to make my first official comment on your blog as you happened to mention me and Mimi. You made her wish come true in making her beautiful dolly blanket in her colors of choice. Are you that kind of magical Fairy? She has already WOWED her fellow Kindergarteners at show and tell. You are a dear dear friend and to those reading this, she IS magical in every way!

-JESS

[Knittacia]

I am so happy having found your wonderful blog. Now I have even orderd some of that lovely fabrics of yours. It was hard finding it. Some on-line stores was sold out in the patterns I wanted. I will make a dress for my girl like the one your daughter have. It is the most beautiful I have seen in a long time.

[Tami]

This is such a sweet little doll quilt. They seem to be all the rage this season in blogland. And I still need to order some of your delicious fabric. Such happy prints. :-)

[brittany]

hi heather, i really love the doll bedding. it would be really cute for a little girls bedroom too. i was at your sister in law maureen's house friday night, she had used your fabric for all kinds of cute things. i sure love the line.

[Sid Simpson]

So very nice- cute but modern!
Is there a pattern for the Kitty Cat?

[Sadie Olive]

soo cute! you have such an eye for detail.

[Cottage Magpie]

Oooh, pretty! I'm so glad you've decided to share all with us instead of waiting. Yummy! Thank you!

[Julie]

Do sell those lovely little quilts? And what about those characters? The blue bear is so sweet. How big is he? Love your blog!

[Lisa-Pinklemonadeboutique]

That is divine...I love the chicks, and how you combined the fabric in very unexpected ways. I JUST got some freshcut of my own, what to do, what to do... :)

[Susan]

Just the cutest doll blanket of all time! Any chance for one king-sized? But seriously...your fabrics are simply lovely. Wonderful how you mix the patterns up. I'm a firm believer in the more pattern, the better.

[kkoeur]

Soooooooooo nice.... I've just seen all your creations and pictures and... and... and... what to say ? Just would like to have something from you in my home !!!
If you have 5 minutes time... if you like Switzerland... if... if... I try, why not... just : BRAVO !

[Marie-Jo]

This is too cute ! I love the little cat, the blancket and the little bed ! I want aallll the same !

[Kay]

how adorable....and so sweet of you to make it for her..