My Mirabel softie is using a pattern from One Red Robin
I'm really enjoying the process of picking colours for the Ruby dolls and then selecting a basic outfit for them. This little one has a red gingham apron. I'm going to include a little note with the present to introduce Ruby to her new friend Ruby. Something that gives the doll a little story, 'likes to cook, esp cheese cake. Loves listening to stories and picking flowers in the garden.' Something like that... In my Blog HQ post I mentioned my and Princess and the Pea crochet project for Knitting Nancy's so I thought I'd share some of the details.
Knitting Nancy's is a Fringe exhibition that I'm taking part in. For my piece I was inspired by Follow the White Rabbits embroidery pattern for the Princess and the Pea.
I've made a bed frame out of cardboard to use as a pattern. I'm planning to crochet a cover for the bed and then cover a wooden version of the bed in the crochet. Then I will crochet lots more of the mattresses and pile them up on the bed. I also have a plan to crochet a frilled bed skirt. Finally I'll add a felted green bead to the bottom of the pile. In my head it's going to look amazing.. Every now and again I get freaked out that it will be a disaster.. Cross fingers!
wow beautiful makes , sorry its taken me so long to contact you - just to let you know that my christmas colours like you are red and white- this is all very exciting x x x
ReplyDeleteI think that your princess & the pea looks so promising. I can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeletegood luck with the P & P project. i downloaded the embroidery and have yet to start. i saw a wooden bed with loads of mattress' a doll and a crocheted pea in an exclusive kids shop recently. it was divine at a cool $280 it stayed on the shelf. can't wait to see yours
ReplyDeleteAm loving your Ruby doll and her gorgeous outfit - I love red and lime green together - just beautiful! x
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely!!
ReplyDeleteWow, lots of beautiful ideas here. The little bed is a ripper and the doll is so sweet. I love children having handmade toys, it is so much more special. The gingham apron is ace xo
ReplyDeleteyour creative space is so colorful and reach and i can't wait to see your project finished (as hard as it may be it sounds like a great process)
ReplyDeleteThey look so great. I'm going to be making a Mirabel doll too and I'm more excited about the clothes I'm going to dress her in too! Great space. K
ReplyDeleteWhat a hootalicious sleepy owl, he looks ready to lull a wee one off to the Land of Nod.
ReplyDeleteYour doll and owl are absolutely adorable!! And what a cool crochet project...Hope you post pics as you progress :)
ReplyDeleteI love what you are doing here. So many wonderful projects. I particularly like the idea of creating a background story for the doll. Kids love that sort of detail.
ReplyDeleteHoly Moses! That is a BIG project... sorry as if you didn't know that... it already looks amazing and so magical. If I were a little girl I'd be all over that bed... OK it's true, I'd be all over that bed now! Love the Red Robin softie too. I made one a while ago. My very very first sewing project. It's not nearly as pretty as yours. xo Meagan.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky girl to get the doll! Your Princess and the Pea idea is awesome will have to check back in here to see the progress. x
ReplyDeleteWow...! Even if I could crochet (which I amsoloutely cannot) I would have second thought on embarking on such a big project! I bet it's going to be awesome...!
ReplyDeleteI made a Ruby doll for the Toy Society... she was so fun to make, I didn't want to give her up...! (...but I did)
Thanks for the details about the project. It sounds gorgeous and I am loving the idea of all that crochet detail. Please let us watch your progress.
ReplyDeleteHello! the Ruby Doll is lovely and the background info is a great idea - I like the cheesecake addiction (can relate!!). Good luck with the crochet - looking forward to seeing the journey and the result!
ReplyDeleteI love the princess and the pea creation. How exciting to be considered a "fringe" artist! The softies look brilliant too - lucky recipients.
ReplyDeleteWith a vision like that in your head I'm sure you'll do fine-- it sounds so specific! And I love the fabrics you've chosen for Ruby, I'm sure she will be very loved!
ReplyDeleteYour softies are SO GORGEOUS, Cherry!
ReplyDeleteI especially love Ruby! Can't wait to see her finished!
Good Luck on your Princess & Pea project! Love the owl too.
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