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
Love these little animals! I think they will be perfect as plushies for my son...
Posted by: JJ | January 25, 2010 at 04:05 AM
I would love a copy of that pattern! so cute!
Posted by: sarah | January 25, 2010 at 04:26 AM
I love this! So creative
Posted by: Suzie | January 25, 2010 at 05:56 AM
Bldrnrpdx, I need an email address to send the pattern to. Thanks
Posted by: joanie | January 25, 2010 at 08:59 AM
I look forward to Gracie's page.
I will love making and using this bookmark.
Alicia
Posted by: Alicia | January 25, 2010 at 11:27 AM
These are awesome! Thank you for sharing Gracie. Martha
Posted by: Martha | January 25, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Gracie, I really think that my niece (a little girl from France) will really love your great job ! Thank you !
Posted by: Fanny | January 25, 2010 at 12:12 PM
My little granddaughter would love this bookmark...what a clever idea.
Posted by: Liz | January 25, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Bravo Gracie !!! I'm sure lot of neighbours pets will contact you to be dressed. Dring ! There's the bell ...
Posted by: Nanou | January 25, 2010 at 01:31 PM
This is so cute!! Give Gracie hugs for such a sweet design and willingness to share her creativity! I would LOVE the pattern to make bookmarks for my little ones who are just learning to read!!
Posted by: Kimmie | January 25, 2010 at 02:09 PM
I will have to take up this craft again, it's been a long time. Would you please send me the pattern? I have grandchildren that would enjoy having this bookmark.
Thanks, Jan
Posted by: Jan Luttrell | January 25, 2010 at 02:54 PM
I would love to receive a copy of this pattern. thank you!
Posted by: lynn | January 25, 2010 at 05:01 PM
Dear Gracie,
I love the kitty and puppy. The kitty reminds me of my sweet, but sometimes naughty, kitty Tati. She would love me to make a bookmark with the embroidery pattern and then embroider a catnip heart for her to play with.
Anna
Posted by: Anna S. | January 25, 2010 at 05:26 PM
They are so cute. I want one. Great idea.
Posted by: Marie | January 25, 2010 at 06:05 PM
This is so, so, SO cute! Thanks so much! I'll be linking and making one myself.
Posted by: Rachel | January 25, 2010 at 06:06 PM
This is so adorable! I would love to make these for my children for Valentine's Day. Perfect to place in a new book! You are so talented!
Posted by: Julie | January 25, 2010 at 07:09 PM
I love the bookmark - it is sooooo cute!!!!!
Posted by: Fiona Fitzpatrick | January 25, 2010 at 07:16 PM
Oh, too cute! We have one kitty, Charlie, and just last week added a rescued 2-year old doggie to our family. (Miss Lovely)
I'd love to make one of these for myself and my daughter. We love the design.
We also loved the Little House series when we read through them for a homeschooling project!
Posted by: Jan | January 25, 2010 at 09:55 PM
I would love this pattern too, please? Thank you very much!!!
Posted by: Pauline | January 25, 2010 at 09:56 PM
I'm new to your posts but these designs are so very cute. I think I will be inclined to check back on a regular basis. Nice work Gracie.
Posted by: Marielle | January 25, 2010 at 10:59 PM
This is just the sweetest bookmark ever. I am thinking this would be a nice take home treat for a party!!
This is my first time to this blog and I must return!!
Posted by: Jmillie | January 26, 2010 at 12:30 AM
So cute! Way to go Gracie! I can't wait to make one for my daughter...I think she'll really like it! :)
Posted by: Amanda Boltz | January 26, 2010 at 01:17 AM
What a sweet little drawing! my 7 year old would love this bookmark to go with all her books. Thank you!!
Posted by: Shanna Gagne | January 26, 2010 at 02:26 AM
Oh Gracie! I love your pattern and I am very excited that you are going to be joining all of us with a page on your Mom's blog!
I would LOVE to have the patterns. I am right in the middle of making a Valentine tree in honor of your Mother and all of her beautiful heart designs. I would love to make hearts for the collection with your darling patterns. Perfect timing! Thank you!
Posted by: pam | January 26, 2010 at 03:50 AM
Gracie,
Thanks for sharing your adorable kitty and dog with us! I'd love a copy of them!!
Posted by: Kate | January 26, 2010 at 05:24 AM