I have been sewing like a whirling dervish. Ever since I got accepted into the Spring Quilt market I have been busy sewing samples to take with me. I thought it might all be a bit dull and boring to share, but then again I guess not everyone has been hanging out here since that ark ran aground so maybe not.
Did you know that the Kinder girls was my very pattern? In fact, it was the kinder dolls that made me open an Etsy shop and start on this whole crazy adventure. The Kinder girls are still one of my most popular patterns.
I usually make them with doctors flannel but these guys are made with linen and I think they look pretty awesome. I did most of this sewing last weekend at sewjourn and just added their faces this week.
There is a bit of handsewing in this pattern, the head and arms are handsewn on. A veeery long time ago (like over 21yrs) when I was pregnant with Jemma, I made her two rag dolls. Once she was big enough to play with them, their arms ripped of, but not only did they rip off , they ripped right across the bodies. I thought at that time if I ever made more dolls I would hand sew the arms on so they could come off without wrecking the whole doll. (I never thought in a million years I would end up designing sewing patterns.)
I can’t imagine how many variations on these dolls I have made over the last few years. If you have a look in my Flickr thingo, you’ll see a few of them. One of my favourites was the little cowboy.
My all time favourite accessories has to be the coat and although I usually gravitate towards red, this little girl below in her gorgeous Liberty frock, needed an olive green coat.
Have you ever made a kinder girl or kinder boy? You can add them to the Flickr pool thingo if you like or send me a photo and I’ll add it for you.
Each of these little people have been given a kiss on the nose and packed gently into the tub labelled “Portland”.
(It has air holes, don’t worry)
I'm so glad you mentioned it has air holes! *phew!*
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that Ark was a good ship.
ReplyDeleteeverything looks wonderful, you are going to be such a hit!
They really are fab. Truly fab. And no, it isn't ever going to get dull or boring to see your samples.
ReplyDeleteYour girls are gorgeous. I love the Kinder girls and all your other dolls and patterns.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful time in Portland and that a whole new group of people discover your wacky wonderfulness.
Aww, I don't think I have this pattern. Better rectify that!
ReplyDeleteWe love our kinder dolls and they still mention that lovely lady Jodie that made them for us every time they get played with
ReplyDeleteThey are really sweet and I have never made one. Slack, eh?
ReplyDeleteYou must be getting a bit excited about the trip to Portland. I'd love to see a passport with photos like that! I have to take my glasses off at immigration to go with the photo, so to do that and then pull a face! Awesome! :)(
The kinder kids will have an ace time in Portland - I just hope they can keep you under control, Jodie!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made one of your kinder dolls but they look delightful. I am happy that you allow them to pick their own colours sometimes too. Guidance is great but children eventually need to experiment with their own ideas if they are to become successful adults. Happy flying little ladies. Cherrie
ReplyDeleteI'm just dying to meet you and the kinder girls and all of their many friends.
ReplyDeleteFrom small beginnings...those dolls will become classics!
ReplyDeleteI love your Kinder Dolls. We have boy kinder dolls and girl kinder dolls and they have made great Christmas gifts for the toddler to pre-school aged kids in my family. They are all different and all well-loved.
ReplyDeleteA dressing gown, how cute! I always wanted to make one of these dolls, but being the mother of two train mad boys it didnt happen. I did make a doll for a niece, (a Rosalie Quinlan pattern) but I think she was a bit old for dolls by that time and I never saw her being played with....I think I might need a doll for me, one with a dressing gown and PJ's! :0)
ReplyDeleteHey Jod, i always new you could go far with these little babies and Spring Market is the ultimate! They'll love you just as we aussies love you. Thank-you for letting me be a part of your journey and to those little precious boys and girls travel safely, no fighting, enjoy the adventure!
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ReplyDeleteThey all look so happy (was this before they knew they were getting in a box). I love the dressing gown and slippers, that is how I wish I was dressed.
I loved making my Kinder doll for my niece. i have made some additions to Pippy's (that's the dolls name) wardrobe. It's lots of fun and a little bit addictive.
ReplyDeleteBringing back the memory of my family's 12 hour car trip last May. The trip where I watched my 6 year old son swinging his "Tommy Dolly" by the arms twisting and untwisting them by the hour. I had a silent bet with myself as to how long they would last before ripping out (my son was given warning as to what would probably happen). They actually made it several hours before my daughter was applying an handkerchief tourniquet and an emergency call was put in to Grammy to have needle and thread waiting at the trip's end.
ReplyDeleteYou and your little pals are going to rock Spring Market!
ReplyDeleteThat tiny dressing gown is just gorgeous. Love it!
They are just adorable! I hope you've applied for passports for them...i hate to think of them entering the country illegally....just sayin'! ;p
ReplyDeleteI bought the kinder doll pattern last week (in UK), it is lovely, hope to find the time to get making soon!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to email to ask a question but the link doesn't seem to be working so hope it is ok to ask here! Is it allowed to occasionally sell dolls (at school fairs or similar) made using your pattern or not?
Thanks, Jill
They are so adorable and sweet!
ReplyDeleteYour kinder dolls are definitely my favourites of your patterns too - they are just so darn perfect! And the stories yours used to tell just made them really come to life! I still think you have a dazzling career as a children's book writer and illustrator ahead of you............! Locket xx
ReplyDeleteYour kinder dolls are still top faves in this house. Willa has grown up with hers & was playing with them just this morning before school(illustrating the wonders of turning off the TV!). Love them in linen. And the liberty dress with green coat. Yum.
ReplyDeleteHappy for you to go on about Portland as much as you need....