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Married to Tony mother to 2 children Lucas 23, Gemma 26 & her boyfriend Sean. Carer for 2 crazy Jack Russells. I'm dyslexic so excuse any mistakes. The Stitching Room is where I spend my time playing with Clarice (my camera) and Bernie (my sewing machine). Come on in and see what I'm up to.

Friday 10 July 2009

Some would call it madness

and at times I would have agreed but now it is finished it was all worth it.

This is what I made for Charlotte.
Taken in sections because it is the length of a single bed.

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

Not sure about where that wombat is putting that hand?

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

When Adele is telling Charlotte a story I want to be the fat bottomed wombat. LOL

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

The giraffe was popular at sewing.

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

Don't you love that goofy expression.

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

I also love the ants.

Charlotte's Wall Quilt

They all had pink ballet shoes on.
The pattern is a Millamac pattern called "Dance like no-one is watching"

35 comments:

Andi said...

I call it completely wonderful.
Andi :-)

Shari said...

This is so happy and cheerful - well worth the effort!

Pat said...

It is just the cutest!! Love it.

Sorrow said...

I would call it brilliance!
OH I love the faces!

Tracey said...

Congratulations, what a wonder quilt, and I'll bet Charlotte will love it. I'm definitely going to search for that pattern, one of may favourite sayings that one.

Chookyblue...... said...

this is fantastic..........love it..........never seen anything like it..........

Liz said...

Just fabulous, love it.

Gari in AL said...

Terrific! I would have loved to have had that on my bed as a child/teen.

Lynda said...

Fantastic!

Lucky-1 said...

Fab Tabuluss........just stunning:D

jodie said...

lovely work Leanne.

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

What a masterpiece! Love all the fun details - like the dancing ants.

Shontelle said...

I love those ballet slippers on the ants - too cute!

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

Oh Leanne, be real pleased 'cos that is just magnificent, so cheerful! I am sure that Charlotte is going to really love this!

Lorraine said...

wow...that is awesome Leanne!! love the expressions on the faces and their pink ballet slippers....well done..you must be thrilled with it! Lucky little girl to have you ...you are indeed a "great" aunty!

Terry said...

This is amazing! It's just the cutest thing! I love all the animals! Well done! :0)

Kris said...

Not madness at all. Simply divine. You have done a wonderful job on it!

Anonymous said...

Hi Leanne, love what you have done........well worth the effort...just love it...warm regards lyn

OzRose said...

LOL!! Millamac put some good patterns out - I have done the cats one and a Xmas one - both have great expressions on the faces and little things hidden here and there! Tis a lovely piece of work :)

Unknown said...

That must have been a real labour of love, but just too gorgeous for words.

em's scrapbag said...

That is awesome. I love it! I love it! I love it!

Erzebat said...

how stinkin' cute is that quilt!!!! love it! the hippo is my faaaaaavorite! and the dancing ants made me giggle! (mauh) Liz

Jenny said...

What an epic wonderful cheery quilt-it is just FABULOUS!

Unknown said...

WOW.! This looks Fabulous...a lot of work but so worth it...
cheers

Barb said...

That is totally awesome!!!

May Kristin said...

Wow! What a gorgeous quilt! I'm sure both Adele and Charlotte will make up a lot of wonderful stories from that quilt!

Teresa said...

That is sooooooo cute - gotta smile when looking at it!

Jeni said...

you must be so proud of this quilt beautiful

Simone de Klerk said...

Leanne, how gorgeous! What a wonderful piece of work. You, dear friend are so talented in many different ways. And what patience you must have had. Love the close ups and the way you describe the different creatures! And the title to the quilt makes you happy right away!

Anna Zont said...

Wonderful!

Quilter Kathy said...

This is amazing Leanne! And what a lot of work went into each little creature!

katica said...

absolutely fantastic! Love all the little pink ballet shoes, and the giraffe is my favourite!

IrinaBohemianDance said...

Congratulation for this crea!!!

kisses,

irina

Christine said...

This is so cute. I love the polka dot kangaroo and the giraffe. What a wonderful gift.

Terri Kaye said...



I really like the "Dance like no-one is watching" quilt. My daughter is expecting & due in 7 months. May I please, PLEASE buy this pattern from you?