Fabric panel frenzy
We're going a little crazy for Kristen over here with the Matryoshka Fabric Panels. I bought one in the red and blue colourway at the Stitches & Craft Show and liked it so much that I then ordered one in the red and blush pink. The panels are so clever, each with a series of dolls in different sizes and design variations. The panels also include 2 coordinating prints you can use to back dolls, cushions or whatever you make with them. So many possibilities!
First I made some dolls (Miss Wink loves to stare at these - something about the stark red and white contrast is very appealing to babies......):
Next a denim wrap skirt for Cee Cee with a Matryoshka pocket patch. (The photo doesn't do the fabric justice here but I'm really happy with the way this looks in reality.) This skirt is my own design and I'm hoping to write the pattern up (if I put that here it might hold me to account!). I used a different fabric (Lecien Folklore) for the ties, pocket trim and buttons because it happened to coordinate perfectly with the colours.
Finally some sewn notebooks which (along with the dolls) will make some fab Cxxxxxmas (no, I don't want to say it) presents.
Love the skirt - it is so elegant looking.
Posted by: Jodie | October 14, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Oooh you have been busy! Everything is looking as gorgeous as usual!
I have one of those panels, but I am too afraid to cut it!
Posted by: Sheridan | October 14, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I love it all! have to check out these panels too..
Posted by: heleen | October 14, 2008 at 04:05 PM
I'm holding you to that skirt pattern. Very nice!
Posted by: belinda | October 14, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Love those dolls and I love, love that skirt!
Posted by: Kate | October 16, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Oh, that's ok! I read blogs for the past hour and Christmas was written at least 5 times ;)
Posted by: Claudia | October 18, 2008 at 12:26 PM
The skirt is gorgeous - so well done! And I love those notebooks.
Posted by: Lara | October 18, 2008 at 06:51 PM
So much prettiness! You look well prepared on presents for the unmentionable holiday.
Posted by: Shireen | October 19, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Loved to see all the different uses you have put the dolls to! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kristen | October 20, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Love the little dolls!!! What great fabric, thanks for the link.
Posted by: Jodie | October 21, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Oh, I just ordered three of these. It's great to see what you've done with them. Love the skirt.
Posted by: Black Eyed Susie | October 24, 2008 at 09:55 AM
love how you have used the panels.
we are selling the red/pink version at the mixtapeshop
Posted by: justine | October 28, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I love the wrap skirt. It's so sweet.
Posted by: Melinda | October 30, 2008 at 03:25 PM
I've got them too! they're so great and I love the skirt idea...its adorable
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | November 16, 2008 at 05:20 PM