These little pets were going to adorn the front of t-shirts for Gracie but she requested a new bookmark instead. We've been glued to the "Little House on the Prairie" series or books lately and she wanted to upgrade our old train ticket place marker.
This is, Kitty in a stripy jumper
...and, Puppy in blue trousers.
And the jingly tail is made with items from our collection of things found at the bottom of button tins.
These little pets are not my creation, they are Gracie's designs. I love the personality she gives her subjects. Remember this little lady we transferred to fabric? While Gracie's not overly keen to embroider them herself, she lets me have a go and is very pleased to offer them to you too! This drawing is now available to receive via email by leaving a comment for Gracie on this post. UPDATE: This pattern is now available on my patterns page by a voluntary donation of any amount. Gracie always receives !00% of the donations from the patterns she's designed.
The PDF of this pattern is larger of course, but we printed it at 40% for this bookmark. The black and white ribbon near kitty is from the goddess of gingham, Sonia. Sonia makes the sweetest, more grown-up bookmarks with embroidered linen, and she takes custom orders :)
While G has plans for a blog all her own one day, she's going to start out by creating her own page on this one. She'll let you know when it's up. UPDATE: Gracie has started her own blog, though she's not posting often she has some great stuff. Find her here, at Gracie's Universe.
I'll be back with some surprises and another pattern, the one inspired by my boy and his sweet cheeks - you might like it for Valentine's Day. We've had intermittent Internet connection due to heavy rain and the way the phone line cables are laid, or some such nonsense... but I hope to "see" you Monday.
Have a lovely weekend. Jx
Gracie-my granddaughter is 9 and loves to draw like you do. I am going to have her do some designing for me. What a lovely idea you had for you and your mother to do.
Posted by: Terri (CatsRCats1) | January 26, 2010 at 06:09 AM
I've love a copy....Very very cute. My daughter will love this.
Posted by: cindel | January 26, 2010 at 08:20 PM
wow, that's so cute and looks like a perfect weekend project.
Posted by: Nicole | January 26, 2010 at 10:36 PM
How cute!! I'd love to have a copy of this pattern as well. Thanks :)
Posted by: Tiffany | January 27, 2010 at 12:16 AM
What an adorable puppy and kitty!! Thanks you so much Gracie for sharing with us. Can't wait to stitch up your wonderful designs!
Posted by: Becky | January 27, 2010 at 01:46 AM
I would love this pattern...we have 2 dogs, 2 cats, a guina pig and tropical fish! Many friends that are avid crafters AND readers AND have multi pet households.....
I see this as many gifts in the future!
THANKS to your daughter for sharing
Posted by: Joanne Ososkie | January 27, 2010 at 03:08 AM
I'd love a copy of this pattern. So sweet!!
Posted by: Kim Vaupel | January 28, 2010 at 04:37 AM
i'd love to try to make one too!
im looking forward for a copy!
thanks
Posted by: fusalida | January 28, 2010 at 03:16 PM
This is by far the cutest bookmark that I've ever seen! I *love* Gracie's artwork. An artist no doubt! :)
Hope you are all well and enjoying everything that January has to offer. It's been a fast month and I've been meaning to drop by to visit.
Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Posted by: deb | January 30, 2010 at 01:16 AM
Supercute! I'd love to stitch one up for my daughter who is gaga over the Warrior series. Thank you, Gracie!
Posted by: Shelly | January 30, 2010 at 04:50 PM
These drawings are just adorable. Someone is a great artist! (=
The design will be perfect for an upcoming birthday for a little 6 year old. I would like a copy please if still available.
Posted by: Lanette | January 30, 2010 at 10:50 PM
gracie... these are so sweet that i am petting my computer screen!
: )
g.
Posted by: Gail | January 30, 2010 at 11:44 PM
yes, free pattern please... I love this.
Posted by: Carm | January 31, 2010 at 12:09 AM
gah!! gracie can i purty please have this pattern??? your kitty and doggie are so adorable!!!
Posted by: susan | January 31, 2010 at 12:25 AM
This is so sweet. I love it! I would love a copy of this. :)
Thanks!
Posted by: Debra | January 31, 2010 at 12:35 AM
So sweet!!! I always need new bookmarks and I really have to finally read the Little House books. I don't have any kids to read them with but that won't stop me!
Posted by: Steph | January 31, 2010 at 02:49 AM
this is so cute! i love this idea! my little girls would love a bookmark like this!
Posted by: ana lilia valderrama | January 31, 2010 at 05:28 AM
Great job! I would love this cute little pattern to embroider for my grandaughter.
Thanks so much!
Robin
cokelush at gmail
Posted by: Robin | January 31, 2010 at 06:11 PM
Oh so gorgeous!! I love your drawing Gracie especially Kitty in her stripy jumper - she reminds me of my stripy little tabby cat Pippi. I would love a copy of it. Thank you so much for sharing it xx
Posted by: Dawn | January 31, 2010 at 09:28 PM
would love a copy of this cute pattern - please? these are so cute.
thank you very much for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Iggie | February 01, 2010 at 12:32 AM
I love your drawing! I think it will be fun to embroider. Thanks!
Posted by: Kari Bauer | February 01, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Kari, I need an email address to send you the PDF pattern. Thanks!
Posted by: joanie | February 01, 2010 at 06:16 AM
That is a supercute bookmark. My daughter Marianne says the kitty just looks like our (dutch) kitty ,named Findus after a naughty cat invented by Sven Nordqvist. She would love me to make her this bookmark !
Posted by: Monique | February 01, 2010 at 12:18 PM
I Love this pattern! My granddaughter just loves books and animals and this would be so nice for her!
Posted by: Pattij | February 01, 2010 at 02:40 PM
copy please! I love this and my daughter will too! Thanks so much!
Posted by: kim | February 01, 2010 at 03:24 PM