Getting into the swing of things

Due to my continuing hesitation to commit to make a quilt, I have been trying lots of little things, I think to get my confidence up a little. Sometime it takes a little satisfaction in doing something, trying something new and a little challenge, to remember you love creating things, and that you do possess a certain amount of creativity?!
I don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I often feel quite intimidated by all the creative bloggers out there. I love scrolling through their creations and story and am amazed at what they can do.
So I bought a few little kits.
This one is something I love the idea of. Its almost like re-inventing the cross stitch. It is very satisfying to start and finish something soooo quickly! The kits are by Make It, and there are a few more designs like a Babushka (next one on my list), circles and a very cute little owl. Oh and I have just stumbled across the frames sold separately here! Fantastic!

Photo Courtesy of Voodoo Rabbit

It even included a chart for a few different designs and the alphabet and a nice little bundle of threads. I just loved it! Perfect Saturday afternoon, snuggling on the couch, sunshine coming through window and doing a lovely little project for Mothers day. This was the end result...

The "M" isn't very clear, and I'm not quite sure what to do with the edge, but I just love it. Easy, effective and cute. Think the addition of some ribbon and it will be just the right thing to wrap up my Mums' present.

Next cab off the rank was a little more fiddly but so cute. I have been wanting to use this pattern for YEARS! And this week I've had the perfect excuse. My gorgeous cousin is popping home to Australia for 5 days and bringing her gorgeous little family with her. So not only do I have some serious toddler squeezing coming up, I wanted to do a little spoiling. Her twin girls are just divine and a little shy of the tremendous threes. Figured this pattern would be perfect, they just love cats!

Photo courtesy of Melly and Me

They are just the right size for a little lady or two, and last time I saw the girls, they were just transfixed with "Meow Meows".

So luckily, my fabric stash is growing a little and I had quite a few "dress" fabric to choose from. Gosh it was fun just playing with possible combinations! Obviously the ones above didn't quite make it, maybe next time.  

So this is what I ended up with, still a little stuffing to go, with possibly some alterations to the dress (Kitty's are quite slim!) but I love them, hopefully the girls have a new companion and no arguments will follow from different dresses!

(Please excuse the background, was exhausted in front of TV and quickly grabbed a shot!).

I feel like I might have a rhythm going now, going to try something a little trickier... there's a charm pack I've been hesitating on, think it will be time to try that quilt.