A Christmas Star Quilt.

Hitty Madge and Hitty Morag have been busy working on a Christmas Star quilt. using the Christmas/Festive fabric squares from the Winter is Coming Charm Swap.

They were inspired by the love Hitty Constance's work (which can be seen here)

Good progress is being made apart from misplacing one of the diamonds which has been rather frustrating!  Fortunately that was found lurking underneath the settee.

Still a fair bit of sewing to do, all these pieces are hand sewn together.  The outer shapes have been laid out into position.  

This is a lovely project to sit and stitch when there are a few minutes to spare.

Winter Is Coming Quilt Made.

I sorted out all the different package of squares today.

This was one lot. 

Another 

and another.

As it was supposed to be a 'Winter Charm Swap' with "no Christmas or Holiday fabrics", I was surprised to see so many of those sorts of fabrics included, but no problem as there is more than enough to make a least two, possibly three quilts, so all good fun.  I am quite sure the Rose Cottage Hittys will be absolutely delighted to get a Christmas Quilt in due course!

I decided to go with a blue theme, as I wanted to make Hitty Morag a quilt, and she seems to really suit the blues.

Deciding how to edge it was tricky, as I wanted to utilise the fabrics I was sent, and the fit was not easy... as I had included some reds in the layout I picked the red fabric strips from one of the packages to border the blues.

Hitty Morag seems pleased with the result

I used to quilt a lot but haven't done any in a long time, so lost my confidence a bit and was a bit stuck at just what to do so went for simple.  

These swaps a such fun to take part in.  To think this little quilt is made by me, with fabrics from across the world kindly given by lots of lovely Hitty friends is a real treat.

Winter is Coming Charm Swap

Hitty Morag and Hitty Madge were delighted to receive a package in the mail yesterday.

They noted it came from the USA.

Winter Fabric Swap fabrics!  They are very excited at the wonderful collection of fabrics and squares they have received and are looking forward to a couple of lovely quilts to snuggle under this winter.

A Different Kind of Swap

A while back a Flickr and Blogging friend of mine Beth who has a lovely blog,  'By Hook By Hand'  decided to do a doll swap - I had been admiring her crochet dolls very much and wondered if she would like a Hitty doll.  I was delighted when she said she would like to do a swap.

Hitty '9' aka Hitty Serenata was finished and sent on her journey to a new home in the USA.  I really enjoyed this project and had fun making up her wardrobe.

First up we have the poor girl bravely posing in her 'birthday suit' 

She is wearing her red 'coral' necklace.

Profile views.

Next she gratefully puts on a pair of pantaloons.

Some dresses are made for her - to suit the different seasons.

A classic 'Rose dress' as she was 'born' at Rose Cottage and a  pretty spring/summer dress

Something for the cold winter months...and of course a Christmas dress.

A patchwork quilt to keep her warm.

A shawl to ward of the chills.

Her trunk is packed...

She hops in...

Lies down and prepares for her long journey.

She has now arrived safely in her new home and I look forward to reading about her adventures.

Blue Squares Swap

Our person is busy sorting, shredding, clearing and tidying at the moment so we are just getting on with things...

We were delighted when the postman popped a package through the letter box today.

Our blue charm squares arrived and we are excited about making a quilt.

Hitty Madge and Hitty Ethel spent the afternoon sorting through them and organising them, trying to decide how they want to make their quilt.

Half Pint Quilt Swap

One of the things we really enjoy about being involved with the Hitty Girls group is the swaps that are held regularly.

We have recently finished two swaps.  The first was a 'Half Pint Hitty Quilt' swap.

This is what we made for our partner Pauline.

As it turned out we couldn't have chosen better colours to suit her Hitty family's  lovely bedroom.

This is the lovely quilt we received from Pauline - we just love blues and we hope our little Half Pint Hitty twins will adore it as well when they arrive.

A busy Saturday

During the week Hitty Madge's wardrobe has been expanding.  This little cardigan that our person knitted also goes well with jeans...

and floral leggings, so great for casual wear.

A dress made from a recycled child's dress - this was very difficult to sew as the fabric frayed quite badly.  So although this dress does have roses on it, it won't be counted in the 'A Dozen Roses for Hitty Madge' series.

There was enough for the green fabric for a bodice, and then it was discovered not enough for a skirt, so our person improvised and used the sleeve of a recycled dress.  It is a little bit different.

A little tote bag was made, to carry those necessary items that a lady carries around with her.

A knitted shawl for cooler weather.

Another knitted shawl in multi-coloured yarn.

Today our person had quilting group.  Hitty Madge went along with her and oversaw the sewing...so it is not a surprise to any of us that she came home armed with some more dresses!  Fortunately for Hitty Madge our person was able to find enough small pieces of rose fabric to make three more dresses in the 'A Dozen Roses' series.

A Dozen Roses - Four

A Dozen Roses - Five

A Dozen Roses - Six

Last night a simple shawl was knitted and this will go nicely with both the blue and green dress in this pattern.

To make sure she actually did some 'quilting' at Quilting group a little 'I Spy' quilt was made.

Representing the months of the year.

Quilt for Hitty Madge

Well although cold today it has been another bright spring like day and Hitty Madge wanted to spend some time convalescing by the window with the sun streaming in.  She needed a quilt to keep her warm so our person  made one especially for her.

It is just the right size for her and she seems quite happy with it.