Needlebook Finish and Swap Received

My swap arrived from Raylene and oh my do I ever feel spoiled !!! She really hit the nail on the head with this little doll quilt, I just adore it !! The quilt is a combination of wool and cotton. And the little Bear Paw in the center is just flipping adorable ! 

I finished off the needlebook. Even though it's not made in colours that I normally like I have to say I really love how this came out. 

I just love the little buttons that I found at my local quilt store. I think they really help to tie all the colours together.

Now that this is all finished I will put it away in a safe spot until it is time to mail it out :) Next on the list of projects is another doll quilt. For the month of February I was paired with Angela and she has chosen the colours black and pink and she would also like hearts and stars included in her doll quilt. This should be quite a challenge as I have no earthly idea how I am going to incorporate everything into such a small size lol ! Should keep me busy for a bit though :) 

A finish and new start :)

I finally have a finish !! The little doll quilt that I have been working on the better part of the month is all finished :) I have really enjoyed the journey of making this wee little quilt ! It is 100% hand stitched and quilted. This was my very first time using cotton batting and I must say that I am now a convert. The drape on this little quilt is just amazing and it was so wonderful to hand quilt with the cotton batting. 

I used a Kansas Troubles fabric for the border and backing on this little quilt. I had only bought a 1/2 yard of it so I am about out of it. I need to buzz by the quilt store on Friday when I get paid as I just love this fabric and I want a couple of yards of it. My luck though they will be out lol !! It's been a bit since I bought this fabric so I am really crossing my fingers that they have more of it left.

I tried to get a picture of the hand quilting as I am pretty proud of it. My stitches were getting straighter with every little block that I quilted. Still not perfect but I am super happy with it :) 

Now I am moving on to the needlebook, I started the embroidery on the little owl for the front cover. I also picked up some buttons that I will see if I can incorporate into the needlebook as they go so well with the fabrics. Of course I forgot to snap a picture but I'll get one over the next couple of days . 

Needle Book

Today I treated myself to a new rotary cutter and mat. I am super excited as I have been wanting these for quite a while ! I also picked up the fabric and threads for the needle book. 

Not the best picture but I will be doing this as a little embroidery for the front of the needle book. Hope it comes out as cute as I see it in my head lol !!