margaret
This is Margaret. Some of you might be able to guess from her name where she is headed. She is another one of my stuffeds that was loosely based on a Japanese pattern (found in this book given to me by my sister).
I had a great time making this doll. I save every little scrap of fabric from my projects, and Margaret allowed me to put them to good use. She's a combination of new and vintage fabrics. Her scarf is from an old t-shirt of mine.
We're having a little trouble saying goodbye. Good thing something darling is coming Mia's way.
Where is Barry, you might ask? Good question.
I love her to pieces! And the last photo of her with Mia is very cute. I save all my odds and ends from projects too. Sometimes I think I should clean up and throw them out but I know I would be sorry later. hehe
Posted by: Marie | January 11, 2006 at 01:35 PM
I love her to pieces! And the last photo of her with Mia is very cute. I save all my odds and ends from projects too. Sometimes I think I should clean up and throw them out but I know I would be sorry later. hehe
Posted by: Marie | January 11, 2006 at 01:35 PM
she's so cute!! wonderful! I love the patchwork and the colors and she's so well stuffed. want to come over and help me fix my wonky pillows? ;)
If I was Mia I'd be hiding under my bed with her right now!
Posted by: hillary | January 11, 2006 at 01:36 PM
I'm in love, those little blue eyes (both sets). Every bit of Margaret is just perfect and wonderful. Emma would never let it go. Love projects that use scraps (pretty cute scraps too), I have a hard enough time throwing any fabric or trim away, so I always have renewed hoarding instincts when I see scraps put to good use.
Posted by: Blair | January 11, 2006 at 01:37 PM
oh she is too cute! and Mia just looks like she'll never let her go. gorgeous!
Posted by: taryn | January 11, 2006 at 01:40 PM
so fun- and your daughter is absolutely sweet. what a lucky sis...
Posted by: carol | January 11, 2006 at 02:03 PM
Ooh, she's fantastic! I always love how you mix colours & patterns. Can't wait to meet Barry!
Posted by: Fiona | January 11, 2006 at 02:08 PM
This one is toooooo cute ! I love it ! And these fabrics are amazing together !! You rock ;o)
Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine!) | January 11, 2006 at 02:15 PM
margaret the cat is cute, and so is this margaret! i love the patchwork, it takes me right back to childhood. and what an excellent way to use all your scraps! im glad im not the only one not throwing anything away...now if i can only put it to good use! mia is so beautiful!
Posted by: hannah | January 11, 2006 at 02:39 PM
All of your stuff is so beautiful and cute and stylish is makes me want to scream. Your daughter is so adorable it makes me want to pull my eyeballs out.
In a good way, of course.
Posted by: kelly | January 11, 2006 at 03:07 PM
it's so cute! I love the picture with Mia and Margaret.
Is there a Barry coming too?
Posted by: Kristen | January 11, 2006 at 03:51 PM
Margaret looks great! I like the way you used a missmatch of fabrics.
Did you make Mia's skirt too?
Posted by: Nichola | January 11, 2006 at 04:06 PM
OMG Gorgeous idea. Be interesting to see what Margaret thinks of her evil stuffed nemesis ;)
Posted by: Nicole | January 11, 2006 at 04:52 PM
it's very fun stephanie!
my favorite part is the combo of fabrics. hugs, mav
Posted by: maria | January 11, 2006 at 05:14 PM
I am sure that Mia will be very happy with the rabbit dressed like her! This is another wonderful artful softy - you have done it again! Love her, Mom
Posted by: Gerrie | January 11, 2006 at 05:21 PM
margaret is so cute--i love the mixing of scraps on her paws especially. i can imagine she's hard to pass on...my daughter always wants me to make two of everything.
Posted by: molly | January 11, 2006 at 05:46 PM
I love her terribly proud demeanour.
She looks adorably haughty (Margaret, that is. Mia just looks adorable).
Posted by: Suse | January 11, 2006 at 06:05 PM
WONDERFUL, Steph! So cute. You've seriously inspired me to consider trying softies again--this one is just irresistible!
Posted by: amanda | January 11, 2006 at 06:19 PM
great colors and fabrics on margaret! you also have a talent for making the faces of your creations - they always look so cute :)
Posted by: Laurie | January 11, 2006 at 06:32 PM
absolutely beautiful!! lovely fabric combination too!! ^^
Posted by: momo | January 11, 2006 at 07:08 PM
Such a sweet stylish kitty, you'd never guess it was made from scraps. I like how well everything works together in that random way. Your daughter is adorable and lucky to be getting the twirly skirt from her auntie; I just saw it btw...and it was a surprise because I just made (and blogged about) a similar one. I'm seeing two twirly girls spinning around in my mind now.
Posted by: ~Vicki | January 11, 2006 at 07:56 PM
AH HA!!! margaret is ADORABLE!!! yay!!
Posted by: lisa s | January 11, 2006 at 09:07 PM
Margaret is very cute, I love her long legs.
Posted by: Camilla Engman | January 12, 2006 at 04:56 AM
amazing. I so need to do a project to use up my scraps but I can never think of anything this good!!
Posted by: jenn | January 12, 2006 at 05:11 AM
Maybe Barry's already out exploring? If I remember correctly, he's the adventurous one, right?
Margaret is so adorable! I love projects that use up the leftovers and you have some of the cutest! Glad I'm not the only one that hangs on to old T-shirts and such for the material. Mr. used to look at me funny when I did that, but he's gotten used to my "harvesting", as he calls it.
Posted by: scribblesnbits | January 12, 2006 at 05:43 AM