Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Paper Doll Block...Sophie goes to Grandma's...

I designed a new "Paper Doll" block and taught it in my applique club yesterday at Material Girls.
I thought I would show you just a little bit of making the block.....





















The completed block.....do you like it?
Sophie paper doll is named after my little grandaughter Sophie Belle. Someday when she is old enough, I'm going to teach her how to embroidery, make yo-yo's and quilt in real life!
But until then, I'm happy just to rock her in my favorite chair and sing to her my favorite songs.
I'm having so much fun being a grandma.....

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32 comments:

  1. mbroiderNovember 18, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    Like it??? Adore it is the right thing to say about it. I love watching Sophie's progress! Thanks for the treat:)

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  2. BetsyNovember 18, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    I love it! Can't wait until it goes on sale.

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  3. MicheleNovember 18, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    What a darling block! Such detail. I was mesmerized looking at all the elements.

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  4. BrendaNovember 18, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    That is lovely. What a lot of detail you have put into it.

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  5. dream quilt createNovember 18, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Lori, this is my favorite block yet! It is so cute. Reminds me of when I was a little girl. I learned how to embroider when I was 11. I can hardly wait to get started!!!

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  6. Abby and StephanieNovember 18, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Absolutely love the round hathox suitcase. My daughter has a fondness for them and my parent's recently gave her their original samsonite luggage set, monogramed in brass, with train case and hat box...the suitcases also have the original hangers.

    Those are the tiniest yo yos! And I must say your fingernails are quite festive.

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  7. Abby and StephanieNovember 18, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Absolutely love the round hathox suitcase. My daughter has a fondness for them and my parent's recently gave her their original samsonite luggage set, monogramed in brass, with train case and hat box...the suitcases also have the original hangers.

    Those are the tiniest yo yos! And I must say your fingernails are quite festive.

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  8. NedraNovember 18, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    After seeing your block, I want to come to Grandma's house too, and learn to make all those wonderful things. Lucky little Sophie to have such a talented and loving grandma.
    You do such beautiful hand work Lori. I think at our girl get away we need to have a lesson by you. What do you think of that idea?

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  9. whiteyNovember 18, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Paper dolls reminds me of my grandmother she would get the McCall's magazine and in every issue it would come with a paper doll. If remember I think her name was Betsy? Once again your workmanship is amazing!

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  10. little acornsNovember 18, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Drooling. . . that's what I'm doing. (. . . with a little tear in my eye. . .)
    I love it. Absolute L O V E.
    xo, Bren

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  11. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsNovember 18, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Oh that is so cute! The detail is just amazing! The little embroidery~ I have that towel! My nephew made it for me when he was in elementary school. LOL

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  12. busyascanbeNovember 18, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    I love this one! Its darling....I think I had a suitcase like that...maybe it was my mother ...I am not that old....hahahahaha yes I am! I can't wait to do this one it so cute.

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  13. •stephanie•November 18, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    oh, my.
    the pins and threaded needle in the pincushion.
    the teeny, tiny yoyos.
    "monday" kitty embroidery.
    and my favorite . . .
    all the miniscule skeins of floss.
    amazing.

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  14. Nanette MerrillNovember 18, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Well it turned out perfectly. The shoes are killing me. Reverse applique in tiny tiny scale. Wow. Your skills always impress me. Sophie will be so proud of this quilt someday when she gets to live this life!

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  15. Kelly L.November 18, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    How adorable - You are way too clever!

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  16. MickiNovember 18, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    The block is just wonderful! I just love everthing that you showed.
    Micki

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  17. happy zombieNovember 18, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    I'm in AWE of ALL you do, but this block had me on the FLOOR!!! The little embroidery, the yo-yos... the tiny floss... all of it... OHMYGOODNESS! I even showed my son... and he said WOW!

    To call you a creative genius is an understatement!

    Loved seeing your lunch with Nanette and then to Nadine's for dessert!

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  18. Sentimentally MeNovember 18, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    OMIGOODNESS!!

    Can I just say, that is absolutely the cutest block EVER! :)

    How large is it, and will it become part of one of your patterns??? Gosh, I hope so!

    Patrice

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  19. Sentimentally MeNovember 18, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    OMIGOODNESS!!

    Can I just say, that is absolutely the cutest block EVER! :)

    How large is it, and will it become part of one of your patterns??? Gosh, I hope so!

    Patrice

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  20. JocelynNovember 18, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Oh wow Lori, I love it! So very cute.

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  21. MelindaNovember 18, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Oh, how cute is that! Lovely work.
    I love paper dolls.

    Melinda

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  22. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)November 18, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Unbelievably adorable! That's the sweetest thing I have seen in awhile.

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  23. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Like it you ask? Understatement of I just said like it....I need some grandkids...female types!!! Love this!!

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  24. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 18, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Oh wow Lori - that block is just amazing!!
    I love hearing about Sophie and your plans with her - I am going to be a grandma for the first time in 2010 and dream about those same things.

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  25. TinaNovember 18, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    I'm so impressed with your work. I love all the details and the images. Just awesome!

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  26. TinaNovember 18, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    I'm so impressed with your work. I love all the details and the images. Just awesome!

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  27. Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend?November 19, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    OMG...it's wonderful! It looks like it was so much fun to put together..all the cute little details!

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  28. NielsonNovember 19, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Love it! So sad I had to miss class the other day, i was hoping to get caught up a little more!!!

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  29. Rae AnnNovember 19, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Lori, you keep coming up with the most incredible designs that I have ever seen! There are no words to describe this block...it is beyond adorable!
    When I grow up, will you teach me how to embroidery, make yo-yo's and quilt in real life like you do? Honestly, I need to take one of your classes that starts in January or so. By then I will be finished with my Foundation, Sub for Santa work.

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  30. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Cute pattern. Love paper dolls.
    On another note - can you share how you made the necklaces you and Nanette were wearing?

    Darlis

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  31. SherriNovember 20, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    I love it all...but the little hexagon block...sooo cute...the perfect touch!

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  32. SherryNovember 23, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Like it? I love it! Your work just wows me. This block is so adorable. I especially love the shoes.

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