it’s a shop update!

by Dorie on December 10, 2007

shop mosaic

Whee! It was much fun to make these 5 little things in my shop. It was therapeutic even.

There are 2 mama cat’s (with skirt-dwelling kittens). I love making these. I especially loved stuffing the linen one because linen is so different from cotton. It’s firm, but it gives in that special, squirmy linen way. The construction of mama cat’s dress almost drove me nuts, though. I kept sewing the armholes shut. Molly Chicken’s doll dress tutorial helped me work it through. Thank goodness. Thanks also to Kristin who, in a fit of sweetness, sent me the rosette buttons you see popping up the the projects.

There are also two fun little needlebooks like the one in the last post, and there’s a belt. I quite possibly have a new favorite notion. Vintage belt buckles are awesome. I am just now this fall getting used to the idea of wearing belts. They don’t have to squeeze your middle and they are actually functional.

So, the shop is here if you want to take a look.

Thanks!
-Dorie

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Melissa V.O. December 11, 2007 at 10:12 am

I really love your Mama cat with kittens. Did you come up with your own pattern for the mother cat? I have a similar stuffed cat with kittens, but I’ve never seen the kittens stuffed into the skirt, mine are tucked into apron pockets. Very inspiring!

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estea December 11, 2007 at 10:12 pm

oh everything looks wonderful – you are so good, lady.

love the needle books, and those mama cats!!! *squee*

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Chara Michele December 12, 2007 at 9:12 am

Your shop looks wonderful! Those mama kittys are so cute!

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amy December 12, 2007 at 12:12 pm

i have always loved your mama cats with kittens. they are just too adorable!

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