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Friday, 18 February 2011

The 'eyes' have it

I did my darnedest to resist, truly I did. But every time I walked past these fabrics in my local quilt shop, they were calling my name. Those sweet elephants, their innocent little eyes coaxing me, "Come on Bloom, you know you want to" ...
What is it with the eyes? The owls too have that pleading look, "Hoo, hoo, take me home ... take me home"!
And the monkeys? Well, who could resist such cheeky smiles!So try as I might, these cute creatures have charmed their way to my place, destined for what will hopefully be a busy weekend of sewing. They are from Melanie Hurlston's 'too cute for words' range, 'Little Menagerie'. Melly, you do 'eyes' way too well - I'm sure there's some subliminal messaging going on!
My plan is to whizz these up into a little 'Abracadabra' quilt for a new niece.
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11 comments:

  1. PersimonDreams18 February 2011 at 14:42

    I wouldn't be able to resist this either! ADORABLE!

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  2. Scottish Nanna18 February 2011 at 14:44

    I have some of the Owl material I got it at Spotlight I would love the elephant one One of My daughters collects everything Elephent you should see her flat I would love to make Pillowslips out of that I will go looking for it up here in Queensland.Thanks for Sharing.
    Hugs Mary.

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  3. Andra Gayle18 February 2011 at 15:39

    those elephants and owls would have followed me home for sure if I had seen them.

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  4. Naturally Carol18 February 2011 at 16:40

    I sure love those cheeky little monkey eyes! Georgeous fabrics..just right for a little one to love.

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  5. Karen en Marc18 February 2011 at 17:59

    I do know that problem..you have to give in, the poor elephant...I love the fabrics and know you'll make something amazingly with it.

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  6. KaHolly19 February 2011 at 01:16

    They are adorable!! I've managed to resist all temptations, but it's been difficult!! Have fun with them.

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  7. trish19 February 2011 at 01:20

    I can certainly see why you love these fabrics much! How adorable!! :o)
    I hope you have a real nice weekend.
    Sincerely, Trish

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  8. Annette19 February 2011 at 05:05

    So cute!! BTW thanks again for the quilt board inspiration. I used it, loved it and blogged about it. Appreciate ya.

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  9. Miriam19 February 2011 at 21:39

    I love those cute elephants! Their eyes are great!!! :)

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  10. Gillie20 February 2011 at 22:17

    Enjoyed reading! Mm, you can get raw milk Camembert but has to be aged as you say. Alas, Canadian bacon is nothing like good British or Aussie bacon! Would the budding sewer make me a pouch, lol! That really is nice.

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  11. Kirsten22 February 2011 at 11:17

    I love these ellies too - thinking of buying some of the fabric to stash for when I (eventually) have grandkids:) Can't wait to see your quilt!

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