Saturday, June 19, 2010

Thank you for the motivation!

Check this out…


Two UFO cushions



Yep – that’s right - TWO finishes! :-)


LA sampler cushion



Above: Lynette Anderson O’Rourke’s ‘Saltbox Sampler’ cushion, and below, Lynette’s Christmas cushion. With the addition of our puppy into the family this year, I thought it fitting to decorate the cushion with a festive doggy button. Too cute.


LA xmas cushion





Thank you SO much for the motivation you gave me after responding to my blog post about UFOs! The majority of you thought I should finish the project nearest completion (the sampler cushion) because that would spur me on to do more! And you were right! I finished the second cushion too, and there’s still time to make one of the dolls before the end of July – my original deadline! So as a majority request, I will be completing Madame La Chat by Stephanie Novatski. This is what she looks like on the pattern cover photo, please excuse my blurry pic!


Madame la chat cover photo



She’s quite a dame, eh? I couldn’t imagine many a feline brave enough to say “no” to her… not if they want to keep their nine lives! :-) That’s what I love so much about dolls – they have such great character. I think my version will be softer in expression as well as appearance – but we shall see – as they all tend to take on a personality of their own!


If you’d like to check out a few different versions of Madame la Chat together with some other gorgeous art doll creations, check out this post :-)


I’ve had a busy week sewing new designs and pattern-writing (more on that soon), and of course finishing my UFOs! What have you been up to? :-)


Hugs! Vikki x

17 comments:

Deb said...

Hiya sweetpea, your cushions look fab. I have the Saltbox one on our couch but did it 2005. Still have 3 more of Lynette's cushion patterns but not started them yet. Got to finish the other UFO's before starting anything new-my mantra at present. Loving Madame Le Chat, what an amazing face she has. You sound like as always you've been a busy beaver.
big hugs ,
Deb xx

Sue Niven said...

well done on those UFOs looking just great! Working on some new stuff myself this week. and knitting and crochet in between too.

Elyte said...

Hooray, you have finished off the cushions beautifully. Don't lose your momentum, keep going.....

Maria said...

Both your finished cushions are gorgeous. Well done.

Nima said...

wow...beautiful cushions

Betsy said...

Vicky, lovely finishes.

Terry said...

Congratulations on two finishes! Have fun with Madame La Chat! She looks to be quite a challenge! :0)

KaHolly said...

Great job finishing not one, but two! I love them both. ~karen

KaHolly said...

Great job finishing not one, but two! I love them both. ~karen

By Hoki Quilts said...

Wow, you have been to productive! Such lovely finishes and real motivation for me to sort my act out anf get at least one UFO completed.
hugs
Miche'le

Karen said...

I like your cushions. I would have trouble deciding on which I like better. Would look good at my house.

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

It is always great to get some UFO's ticked off your list Vikki.
I hope you have a very creative week.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

Jo in TAS said...

Your cushions look great, bet you felt good when the last stitch went in! Onwards to that gorgeous kitty!!

Jenny of Elefantz said...

I love your new cushions!! Now it won't be long before I see your gorgeous Madam...:-)
Hugs
Jen
xx

Micki said...

Congrats on finishing two cushions...Madame Le Chat is adorable!
Micki

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Vicki! Well done! Your cushions look fantastic! And I can't wait to see your version of Madame le Chat. I'm a doggie person, but have to say that Madame sure looks like she's got lots of character! :0) Glad your sewing mojo has returned ... now if only I could find mine! :0) Bear Hugs! KRIS

Jude said...

Doesn`t it make you feel all warm and cosy after finishing a project and i can hardly wait to see the cat doll when its finished

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