Monday, December 1, 2008

Little Things

Firstly I'd like to thank everyone for the informative comments on my question about quilting over stitchery or not, it's so wonderful to have a big group to pull knowledge from. What I decided is that it wouldn't be a good idea to quilt over the stitchery for fear of snagging the handwork. Having said that the stitchery blocks would puff out like balloons if they didn't have any quilting, so what I'll do is quilt around the handwork closely to have an all over even quilting.
Here's a little project I finished a couple of weeks ago. Any guesses what it might be, here is the front.
And a flower garden and little house on the back. Anyone know what this might be?
It's a key cover or as my hubby said "it's a quilt for my keys". The keys slide up inside when hanging by the door and then I slip them out to use them. Notice how the string connected to the button is hanging out from the roof when the keys are inside and then the button sits on the roof when the keys are in use.
A little snowman table mat I've been working on, just need to finish the blanket stitch around the outside. This will be a sample at the Quilted Bear. The pattern has 4 cute designs for all seasons.


Here are a couple of angel wallhangings I did. One is for Jenny owner of the Quilted Bear and the other one is for me.
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43 comments:

Abby and Stephanie said...

A quilt for your keys. Husbands are funny. It's so cute. I've never seen anything like it. LOVE your little snowman table mat. Cute.

Yvonne said...

I just love everything....great idea for the keys. Angels and snowmen....my favorites. :)

Quilter Going Bananas said...

A quilt for your keys? Well why not?
The saying in your Angel wallhanging is right on the nose...love the snowmen too!

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh man! Your key quilt is awesome! Hmm, I may need to rig something up like that for my keys but to connect them to my purse when I put them away.... off to think about this!

Oh LOVE the snowman matt too!

Within A Quarter Inch said...

The key quilt is brilliant!

Carol said...

I LOVE the quilt for your keys...your stitcheries are just great.

swooze said...

The key quilt is adorable! Is that your own pattern?

antique quilter said...

ok this is the cutest thing I have ever seen. a house for your keys.
where oh where did you get a pattern for this?
and the snowman stitchery is adorable
I will take a picture of a little quilt I made with stitchery in the center
I quilted stars in the background...
I will send it to you later.
Kathie

May Britt said...

The key holder is so cute. And so are the little table mat and the angel sign. Love the saying on it.

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

That key quilt is the cutest thing I have ever seen! Just adorable!! And the stitcheries are just as wwonderful. I love seeing what you create!

Carrie P. said...

Very cute projcts. Love the snowmen.

Carole said...

How adorable! All of it! You do such beautiful work. Your blog is so inspirational! Thank you for sharing your talents! Hugs!

Anonymous said...

Oh Wendy! What beautiful stitchery! And how cute your key cover is :o)

Lurline said...

I love the little key quilt - certainly hides a multitude of sins and looks so neat!
Hugs - Lurline!

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

Hi Wendy,
I need to make me a quilt for my keys, but my house would have to be out of bright colors. I'm always losing them. Love it.
Bonnie

Terry said...

Oh I LOVE your little keycover! That's so cute! And your snowman mat is pretty too! :0)

Karen said...

Wendy, I sure look forward to your blog each week. You are so cleaver and have so many wonderful projects to show us. I love the little key quilt. Just like the ones we talked about at club.
The snowman mat is adorable. I have a soft spot for snowmen. It will look so cute on your table.
Take care and have a wonderful week.
Hugs,
Karen

Vicki W said...

Terrific projects! Love the snowmen!

MARCIE said...

I have to say, a key quilt never came to mind! How cute! Your little angels are darling! Will you share where the pattern came from? What a sweet gift!

Karen said...

Love the key quilt and your PDG's are beautiful. :)

Candace said...

What a wonderful idea, Wendy! And I just love the snowman table mat - can you tell us what pattern that is? Cheers!

Sherry said...

Hi Wendy. I love your "key quilt" it is just too cute! Also love those angel wallhangings & your snowman table mat. Your projects are always awesome!

Judy said...

Well how did blogger miss this post this AM...I was on about noon!

I LOVE everything! That key quilt looks like something that could have come from one of my japanese books! Very cute! The snowmen are to die for and the stitchery is awesome!

I think you picked a good choice for the quilting. it's hard to go over stitchery and not distort it with the foot and all that lovely stitching is too good to mess up.

Kate said...

Sounds like youve settled on a good plan for quilting you PDG quilt.

Love the key quilt, very cute and a nifty idea!

Annette said...

I love your little angel wallhangings. I can now think of the dust in my house as a blessing. Thank you. The key quilt is just adorable.

Anonymous said...

Hi Wendy, I love the snowman table mat.The key holder is a clever idea. Regards Lyn

Libby said...

And why shouldn't your keys have a quilt? That little piece is just darling and if your keys are happy - you will be happy, too *s*

Darlene said...

I almost missed this post - where have I been?

Oh, my goodness a "quilt for your keys" - it's adorable, Wendy. And, the Angel sticheries and snowmen are cute beyond words. Oh, so cute!

Shakerwood said...

It reminds me of a little tea cozy. A key cozy! How cute. You are so talented. BTW, What kind of camera do you use? Your photography is just wonderful. My camera has been giving me fits lately and I may be in the market for a new one.

Anonymous said...

LOVELY, LOVELY ! Your stitcheries are so cute, and what can I say about this even cuter keyholder ! It's adorable. Is there a pattern to make such one, Wendy ?
If so, can you give me some information ? My keys are in desperate need of a quilt! :>) THANKS, dear ;>)

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
NADINE

Unknown said...

The quilt for the keys is so "cute".

em's scrapbag said...

I need one of those angels. I hate to dust! I love the quilt for your keys and Heaven know keys are always cold so that was very thoughtful of you. Remind your hubby of this great trait you have.

Christine said...

You always have the cutest things. I love your little quilt for your keys.

Karen said...

Oh Wendy your little key cozy is adorable - who would have thought there would be such a thing. Your stitcheries are wonderful and that snowman mat is just so sweet. As always your blog is full of inspiration.

hugs - Karen

Thimbleanna said...

Oh. How. Cute!!! That little key cozy is just adorable!

sewkalico said...

lovely little things!

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Love your quilt for the keys! A great way to keep them warm, and quiet. The dust saying is so funny - I need that in my house!

Ginger Patches said...

Omg...a quilt for your keys, now I've seen it all lol!!! That is just about the cutest idea yet!!! I love it :)

Red Geranium Cottage said...

What cute projects. That key fob is the cutest though. Love the snowman table mat too. And of course the angel dust is adorable. You've been busy.

Knot Garden said...

Love the primitive style of the key quilt, and the flowers on the back - very cute!

Cathy said...

Love the house for the keys..what a cute idea!!! Cathy

Teresa said...

Ah, I do love that key cover - what a cute idea. All your decorations are so nice!

Catty Wampus said...

Hello; I just found you and love your work! Can you share what the pattern is for the key quilt and the snowman mat? I just love those and I have never seen a key quilt before; how original! I will be checking back to see what you are up to definitely; Merrie