Tuesday, 31 March 2015

My Little Mrs Russian Doll

I'm trying to finish some of the WIPs that I have around the house before I run out of bags and baskets to store them all in!

I started off with a to do list, but it wasn't very inspiring



The best way to approach it was to just do it! I found these little knitted pieces in a basket waiting to be sewn together. I enjoy the knitting and crochet, but not so hot on the sewing bits and bobs together part.



I think I've had it since last Summer or before even. The pattern came with a magazine 'Lets Get Crafting' and the yarn and needles were supplied with it.

To be fair, once I started sewing and stuffing, it didn't really take that long to finish off. Now doesn't she look better like this rather than a pile of knitted pieces.



I think she's quite sweet with her headscarf and pinny on.




Finishing one thing off has given me the motivation to finish some more (I have a poor bunny with no face).

It's my son's 27th birthday tomorrow and we're having a little celebration tonight to spoil him with a good meal and some presents, so I don't expect to get any more crafting done today.




Take care
xxx




18 comments:

  1. Your Russian doll is so cute and the face is expertly embroidered. Happy Birthday to your son!

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    1. Thank you, I'm really not keen on faces, that's why my poor bunny is finished except for a face! x

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  2. Your little doll is very cute!! It is amazing how quickly you can get things finished and then you wonder why it took so long don't you - or is that just me! Hope you have a good time with the birthday celebrations! xx

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    1. No, it's the same here, that's why my WIP pile is growing x

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  3. She's a darling Cheryl!! I have to crochet a little here and a little there when I have a moment!! Things take so long to make that way ...sigh!!!

    keep well

    Amanda xx

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  4. love that doll. I too have so many unfinished projects its crazy..........

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  5. That's a really sweet pattern. I hope that you had a lovely time with your son. Jx

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  6. I love your Russian doll, she's so cute. Happy birthday to your son, I hope you all had a lovely evening.

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  7. I am so much the same!! I'm running out of bags for projects and I hate stitching up too. Your little doll is really cute. Well done for finishing a WIP. Enjoy the celebrations
    Caz xx

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  8. Oh how cute! I'm thinking of starting a large project -- crocheting a rug!

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  9. Now what I wouldn't do for eyelashes like that! Super. ;) xxx

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  10. Your little knitted Russian doll is so cute and neatly made! Sending Happy Birthday wishes to your son.
    Helen xox

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  11. She is such a sweetheart, Cheryl! I threw all my WIPs into one big see-though box and promised myself to finish one project per week. So far I have a 50% success rate as its been two weeks :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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  12. Beautiful little Russian doll Cheryl! ♥
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend,
    Susan x

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