I'm not sure if there is a toadstool utopia, but if there was it might just look like this.
First they would bunch together and have a little chat to each other in a squishy mushroom kind of way. No pushing or shoving, there is plently of room for everyone in this packing box.
Upon arrival they might line up one by one and compare spots...
Then decide which one among themselves would be the best at public speaking....
Then crowd each other again and talk their caps off.
Actually, the box of toadstool houses is sitting beside me while I work and occasionally I open the lid and smile to myself. I spent most of last week stitching these little homes and they will be travelling with me to Fall Quilt Market (Houston) in October and become part of my vignette display at the Lecien booth for the release of Woodland.
I made them in bulk (just over 20 I think?) - hand stitching the doors and windows one night, caps the next, then spots, stems etc....you get the picture. It was my personal toadstool production line or sweat shop and quite fun at the time. From the moment I designed the pattern for Cotton Floss I was wanted to see an entire village and so, here are the cutie patooties.
I am thinking my toadstool utopia will make a fun display and play nicely with my Woodland fabric line, now I am just quietly wondering how many more I can make and squeeze into my case between now and then......yeah, call me crazy girl.
Till then,
Natalie xo
PS. The toadstool house pattern can be found in my book - Cotton Floss, make one, or two dozen - I promise they are so much fun and quick to make!
Post disclosure - no toadstools were harmed during this photoshoot :)
This small city of toadstool houses looks great!!! Love them! :)
Posted by: Silvia | September 12, 2011 at 05:01 AM
this has got to be the cutest photo shoot ever. Love your toadstools!
Posted by: charlotte | September 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Cutest mushrooms EVER!
When I was little I wasn't much of a doodler, but there was this one thing I would draw over and over again - a little mushroom house just like yours with a rounded door, windows and spots on the roof. I can't even begin to explain how CUTE your little village is to me!!! Can't wait to see them in person. ;)
Posted by: Kristyne | September 08, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Some music is definitely needed. "The March of the Toadstools". They'd fit right in to The Nutcracker suite, wouldn't they ? They're gorgeous.
Posted by: Diamant | September 08, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Hi Nat, you are so clever, they look wonderful. One day I will be able to go to the market, cant wait to see your photos xx
Posted by: Meg | September 07, 2011 at 11:15 AM
They are just so cute!!
Posted by: Sandy | September 07, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Great post - I'm still chuckling! It's nice of you to pack them up ready to post them over to me ;o)
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | September 07, 2011 at 03:43 AM
So cute and clever! Your display will be fabulous!
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | September 06, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Oooh, so cute! They are lovely!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | September 06, 2011 at 11:19 PM
How Fun! I can just imagine you lining all those toadstools up and then getting down on the ground to take their shot LOL! Looking forward to seeing you in Houson!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 06, 2011 at 10:16 PM
What a cute post! Period:) loved every word and every photo.
Posted by: Valerie Moss | September 06, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Gah! They are so cute... and so is this post. :)
Posted by: Julie | September 06, 2011 at 08:48 PM
They look fantastic! You can never have too many toadstools!
Posted by: Karen | September 06, 2011 at 06:24 PM
How sweet! You have me laughing out loud with this post - all those little'rooms lined up formally waiting to be dismissed like soldiers! Fun! Good luck at Market!
Posted by: Susan | September 06, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Oh I do love your photo's!!!
Posted by: leeanne | September 06, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Natalie...
They are just so cute. I am sure they will be a BIG hit at Spring Market....
Sandyn
Posted by: SandyN | September 06, 2011 at 04:26 PM
That was an adorable post, Natalie!! I can't wait to see photos of your display at market!
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | September 06, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Omigosh adorable!
Posted by: threeundertwo | September 06, 2011 at 01:37 PM
How cute are those?? I LOVE THEM!!! Can't wait to see you at Market.
Posted by: sharon | September 06, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Oh yeah, this reminds me of the 150 strawberries I made for spring market. Love the little mushrooms, can't wait to steal one from you. xo
Posted by: pam | September 06, 2011 at 01:26 PM