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Life is so much easier without arm restrictions and look - at last - I have simplified Dancing Dollies © - it has been on my agenda for many years and I played around when I couldn't stitch, with ruler and templates slipping and sliding. Now I have made a block substitute for GT&SB! Next on my agenda - a cot quilt! For all you kind girls who have asked for a pattern, hopefully it is within the foreseeable future now!
No Quit Police around here - I use good quality polyester thread for my applique stitching, I've tried them all and just like the result the best - though I must try Aurafil! I often use freezer-paper shiny side up, pin it to the background then blind stitch it. That's where the little forceps above come in handy - I make a little opening on the back to pull the freezer paper out.
Keep the little advertising cards from your quilting magazines - a lovely weight in cardboard to make little circles to draw up for the heads of the dollies! Happy day!
No Quit Police around here - I use good quality polyester thread for my applique stitching, I've tried them all and just like the result the best - though I must try Aurafil! I often use freezer-paper shiny side up, pin it to the background then blind stitch it. That's where the little forceps above come in handy - I make a little opening on the back to pull the freezer paper out.
Keep the little advertising cards from your quilting magazines - a lovely weight in cardboard to make little circles to draw up for the heads of the dollies! Happy day!
Both clever and adorable
ReplyDeleteJust so cute Lurline....
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog - love it! Your dollies are super cute.
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful to see you back and doing what you love. They are just darling!! Love the rick rack too!
ReplyDeleteSo absolutely wonderful Lurline!
ReplyDeleteLove the Fabrics in the Dollies...they are Sweet..looking forward to your Pattern...
ReplyDeletecheers
The dollies look super sweet in those colours love the little pink scallops at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteGlad you can get back to it after the inconvenience of the shoulder issue.
Look forward to seeing more of your creations.
Enjoy
Looks lovely Lurline...very cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs Julia ♥
I love it Lurline. I have been wanting to make these dollies for years now and I think I will after seeing yours. I use the same applique technique as you. Thanks for sharing - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteI love your ladies :) I bet you are feeling fab now that your splint has come off. :)
ReplyDeleteThe dollies are really cute Lurline. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJust love them Lurline and I also love Aurifil. Is the most wonderful thread for topsitching on clothing too
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you now have needle and thread in hand :-)
Cheers
Lynne
Oh, I love them so much! I've always admired your lovely dollies. I would so love a pattern!
ReplyDeleteI love your dollies!! Congrats on being able to stitch and sew with fewer restrictions!!
ReplyDeletehow funny -
ReplyDeleteI make my berries and cherries a the same way. The cards are free and the perfect weight!
your dollie's are wonderful!
Just ADORABLE Lurline. So sweet in thier little cotton dress prints! I love the little pink scallop...sweet.
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lori
Being out of commission has not hurt your incredible technique. Love these little ladies. I adore your work.
ReplyDeleteYour Dancing Dollies are very pretty Lurline. Thanks for the tip about those subscription cards.
ReplyDeleteThe dollies are gorgeous. Have you tried silk to applique. It works wonderful and stitches are invisible.
ReplyDeleteI just love those sweet smaller ladies--you did a great job on them--good for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Di
Love your dollies. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your dollies and even a little green advise given. Can't wait for the pattern. So glad your arm is doing better.
ReplyDeleteI was in the car with Pam Holland yesterday morning and she was answering e-mails, and she said "Lurline says hello". It made our world feel like such a small place! We've had such a wonderful time with Pam here.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely dollies you've been appliqueing.
Lovely dollies Lurline! I'm sure you are so glad to be out of that sling!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Lurline. The dollies are beautiful. So colorful. I love them. Your blog is such a feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeletebeutiful ladies. they are dancing. lovely
ReplyDeleteGood to see some of those Dancing Dollies. I know you have had those on your plate for a while!
ReplyDeleteYour dollies are precious. So glad you are on the mend!
ReplyDeleteLurline, what a fun group. looks like you are enjoying your time together. I love the dollies, they are so cute.. and the spools are lovely, I would like to make one someday..
ReplyDeleteHUgs
Maggey
I'm glad you're able to enjoy your stitching again. Your dollies are adorable - very sweet indeed.
ReplyDeleteYAY dollies!!!
ReplyDeleteJust love this!
ReplyDeletegreetings from Holland,
Ineke
Hello Lurline,
ReplyDeleteYour dollies are different, lovely and you have a beautiful blog.
Thans for share