Sewing on Sunday

Thinking about quilts for doll beds, I dug out a couple of my quilting books the other day for inspiration, but then realised I had a tin of hexagons partially sewn together and waiting to be sewn that were given to me a few years back.  (Actually I have four different groups of hexagon sizes that I have sewn over the years but will focus on these for now.)

I didn't like the way these hexagons had been sewn together as there didn't seem to be any real pattern to it so have unpicked some of them and am now resewing them together.  

Various colours

I have left some of the groups of three that were sewn together as is for now and starting to sew flowers.  I have been working out the colour combinations as seen in the above photo - random, but within a loose colour scheme.  So far two are finished, the yellows and the purples to the right of the picture. I would have liked a more 'boy orientated' colour scheme, but as these are already cut out and partially sewn it seems silly not to use them first.  I wonder if it is too ambitious to aim to have at least one doll bed quilt finished using these before the end of the month?

Loving the Warm Sunny Weather

Everlee found the only bathing suit the girls have...the early bird catches the worm and can sunbath it seems!

Feeding the Guinea Pigs

Henry enjoys the guinea pigs, even though they are nearly as big as he is.  

He especially loves to feed them whenever he gets the opportunity....

Dallas enjoys a piece of cucumber.  Dundee thinks he might be missing out on something, so approaches.

Yummy, a piece for him as well.

Henry returns a little later with some more and Dundee is there!

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Edited to add:

Found the photo of Henry feeding Posy a few years ago now.  Click here to read.

Partner in Crime?

Lewis seems to have found himself a friend...or is it a partner in crime?

You mustn't carve with the blade towards yourself.  He explains.

Is this how you do it?

Not quite, watch me.  

Lewis demonstrates 'whittling' with the blade going away from his body and not towards.

He is watched intently.

I think I have the hang of it now.

Some time later...Oh look, Henry's coming....Lewis says to Donny.

Donny quickly hides his hands.

Hey guys, what are you up to?  He asks.

I haven't got your pen knife.  Donny blurts out as he holds his hands behind his back.

I mean I don't know where your pen knife is...he stutters out...trying to correct himself, not realising it is too late he has already given the game away.

Hand it over Donny.  You know you are not allowed to use a knife after last time.  Henry tells him.

Donny looks a bit forlorn.  But Lewis was showing me how to use one safely.  He explains.

I'm sorry, but I need it.  Henry informs him.  

Donny hands over the pen knife.

Oops....Lewis thinks, it looks like they may be in trouble.

Thank you.  Henry says.  Please ask next time.

You don't think he will tell Peggy Sue, do you?  Lewis asks Donny as Henry walks away with his knife.

I don't know.  Donny replies.... Probably not, otherwise he would have said more...I think he is just busy, he had his work apron on.

Peggy Sue sets Lewis Straight.

Peggy Sue is a bit unsure about having a brother as he has been getting quite a bit of attention lately and also had lots of things made for him, and she says it has been simply AGES since she had anything made for her!

Plus it seems he needs a few things explaining to him.  She heard about his 'fishing' from the other lads...of course the story spread and was embellished somewhat of just how many fish were caught and of course just how BIG they were.

What do you think you are doing Lewis? Peggy Sue asks when she catches him by the pond with his fishing rod on his back.

I'm going fishing again.  He tells her.  I caught three big whoppers last time!

Oh no you are not!  Peggy Sue informs him.  You are not allowed to fish here. It says it quite clearly....NO FISHING 

That sign wasn't there last time.  Lewis thinks to himself.

So where am I going to go fishing?  He asks as they wander off together.

Well not here.  Peggy Sue replies..

Doesn't seem very fair.  Lewis thinks to himself...

Lewis has a lot to learn!

Happy 4th July!

My 'American'  English girls would like to wish their Sasha & Gregor Friends a ....

These six girls all came to me from the USA, even though they originated in England.

From left to right:

Weaver, Mary-Ellen, Sally, Cora, Susan, Alice

My 'real American' girls and boy also would like to wish their friends a...

From left to right:

Norma Jean, Edith, Janice, Astrid, Florence & Oliver William

Hope you all have a fantastic day!

Blue Monday

Susan and Sally chatting in the garden, both wearing their pretty blue smocked dresses.

Do they have a party to go to I wonder?

Or some other special occasion?

Goodness, even Maddison has put on a blue smocked dress - most unusual for her to wear this style, being more of a 'modern/trendy' girl.

She seems to be intent on watching something amongst the flowers.

More blue, brother and sister in their sailor suits.

The rest of the 'sea-faring' gang.

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No blue sky here again sadly...I hope it comes back!  

Have a good week.