I have seriously been engulfed in this project mostly non-stop for the past couple of weeks. I had so much fun working on it.. and I hope my partner gets it safe and sound.
The last time I posted here, I was getting ready for Hitty club. Cookies mixed up and decorated like little teapots and ready to go...
I had made some little dresses using the wonderful vintage organdy fabric that Ulla sent me as a Christmas gift..
The girls at club loved the tiny details of the little dancing mice, flying birds, and playing children. A reminder..these dolls are just over six inches high.
And Betsy McCall wore her skating outfit that I crocheted for her last year. 
I felt bad that I didn't get anything new made for her this time, but she seemed happy to stand on our work table anyways. Then the day after Hitty Club we worked at church on some projects for charity.. I took the double four patch quilt top to knot and it was well received. They asked if I could make up a couple more tops so we could have them for our church auction in the fall. I told them the fabrics were not high quality, and I hesitated to put it up for sale.. but they all said "who cares?.. it is lovely and people will buy it anyways!". So I said ok. I have tons. And tons.. of fabric scraps and stuff I can use up for this. Besides.. it is SO much fun. So I started cutting out some more strips..
..and I'm piecing a Roman Stripe.. always wanted to do one of these. ☺
I'm also cutting out some charms for a private swap.. always fun to have a chance to visit my vintage fabrics. 
So that's where I am right now. The sun is shining and there is a hint of spring. I heard a Robin singing the other day. And the sun will come up again tomorrow. ☺
..and I'm piecing a Roman Stripe.. always wanted to do one of these. ☺I'm also cutting out some charms for a private swap.. always fun to have a chance to visit my vintage fabrics. ..and I am finally getting to this..
So that's where I am right now. The sun is shining and there is a hint of spring. I heard a Robin singing the other day. And the sun will come up again tomorrow. ☺
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27 comments:
What lovely Hitty outfits you have made. :-)
I'm sure your swap partner will be thrilled to bits with your creativity.
What sweet teapot biscuits.
Your strip quilt tops should be fun for the church sale. They look really good. Well done.
the hitty dresses turned out so beautiful! and your roman strip top is going to be wonderful! you make such great stuff! ☺☺☺
Your packages are darling, the dresses are wonderful, and Betsy McCall is adorable in her pink skating attire! Thank you for sharing all your progresses with us. Good luck with taxes too.
hugs
tricia
The Hitties look so cute! So so cute. Love the crocheted skating outfit too. It is all lovely. The fabric is going to be great set in blocks like that. The taxes - ick. I need to do the same thing tomorrow. Sob.
Your beautiful Hitty dresses must have been envied by all!
Your "girls" have lovely dresses!
Your swap partner is going to love what you are sending. Those cookie cutters are fabulous as well as the cookies. The dresses for the dolls are fantastic. No wonder they loved the details. Like you, I just finished getting my taxes ready, I procrastinated somewhat, but my part is done. Now my hubby takes the lead.
I love the stripe quilt. I made one for my cabin, and I want more of them... its a favorite!
just, i'm not a dolly girl... but I'll take some tea and cookies! ;-)
The teapot cookie cutter is a hit to go with the tea pot exchange! Where did you get it?
wow this is so cute Eileen.
Those Hittie dresses with tiny aprons are so sweet. How clever you are!!
Fun post today Eileen! Very charming projects (except for the taxes!)
Are all those Hitty's yours? What intricate work to sew all their dresses! I think I would go mad!
Thanks for sharing all your fun stuff!
Hitty's dresses are fantastic. you sure know what to do with fabric once you get it in your creative hands.
Those little dresses are adorable!!! What a fun club you have!!! Your quilt will be pretty too.
The cookie cutters are a perfect addition to your tea swap things, I've never seen shapes like yours before. The dresses look so pretty! Did you make the pattern yourself?
Your new stripes will make a nice quilt top. - Taxes are something I don't like doing at all, but thay are waiting for me, too!
You have been keeping yourself busy with all those great projects. The dolls are adorable and I could really use a cookie right now. I love the quilt, it would be so fun to piece.
The little cookie cutters for the tea swap are so unique. Never seen them before. Someone is going to like what you made. The dolls are so cute.
Oh my, so much fun to talk about, I am sure your swap partner will love what you send, your work is amazing. Love the cookies, tea-pots how sweet. As for Hitty, how can you work on such tiny things, they are just beautiful and Betsy all dressed up for the outing. It is also very kind of you to help out at your church, love the quilt and they will too. Your fabrics make them all the more special.
PS Sorry about taxes!!
The Hitty dresses are gorgeous...and your tea swap partner is going to be one lucky person! Love your Roman stripe blocks as well!
I absolutely LOVE those Hitty dresses! Thanks for showing them to us, what a talent you have.
Doll clothes are so much fun:)
Hitty dolls are looking so cute with their pretty dresses and beaded necklaces. Love the lacy detail.
The crochet outfit is amazing!
Love the scrappy look of Roman stripe.
I wish I could reach across my computer and grab a teapot cookie... :D
What an interesting post Eileen..and I thought you were hibernating doing nothing haha! Bet that package has the most beautiful stuff and quilt ever. Sigh..didnt you leave some cookies for me? Have a great weekend :D
Hi Eileen . I realy hope you had a great time at Hitty club. I love you teapotcakes, they were very special!
The faces of every Hitty looks different, are they handpainted?
Oh, I love when you post about the Hitty Club - the girls look so sweet!
The outfits are so pretty! I think you had a wonderful time at the club! The cookies looks yummi! I love the tea pot cutter, such a cute one!
I can't believe how cute the Hitty dresses are! I love them. Their colorful skirts, puffed sleeves and lacy aprons are enough to send me over the edge. x
Oh, Elaine, your Hittie dresses are adorable. I've been toying with the idea of sewing some clothes for my daughter's Barbie dolls, and this really inspires me...
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