Some of you may have noticed a set of Matryosha dolls (no they are not Babushkas but can be referred to as Russian nesting dolls) on The Fashionista's drawers in my "C is for Clutter" posting. She started collecting them a couple of years back but she is possibly more taken with the accessories that you can find these days than the actual dolls.
A dear friend who, despite having 5 children under the age of 10 that she homeschools, hand makes most of her gifts for people (I feel so inadequate!). Anyway for The Fashionista's birthday she decided to make her some Matryoshka dolls.
She chose this material to co-ordinate with TF's bedroom.
Then she sent me this picture of her cut outs ... already looking good aren't they.
Then another day later I get this. How cute are they? I was so impressed and a tad jealous cause I am thinking I want them to sit on my bed!
But wait there's more ... she sent me another photo (we live over 3 1/2 hours away from each other so chat online a lot) and I was in awe ...
The little dolls nest inside the big one. How darn clever is this!
Kat you are sooooo clever and thoughtful. We love you so much and I can't wait to see TF's face when you guys give them to her next week!
These Matryoshas are beautiful. I was in Russia last year and brought back 5 nesting dolls, wish I had a bigger one.
ReplyDeleteRhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com
Visiting from AtoZ #41
There are a couple of sets unique to NZ, one set you can buy is painted in Maori dress and the other set is NZ birds. They are really cute. It's hard to stop collecting them I think.
DeleteOh, that is just cool!
ReplyDeleteOh, now that is just cool!
ReplyDeleteI think she should make more and sell them! Can you imagine them in other creatures too? Little bears, or unicorns, or butterflies ...
DeleteLove this enjoying your blog.
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That is sweet of you to say. I have just been for a visit to you. You are so very clever and talented!
DeleteVERY clever! I love them!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the A-Z Challenge :)
Thanks, I have just been visiting yo. Loving this A-Z )not so much keeping up with the writing ... lol) but the super new blogs I have been getting to read.
DeleteAdorable! Those are so sweet. Who wouldn't want those sitting in their house?
ReplyDeleteI know, do you think it would be awful if I pinched them off my daughter, for my bed?
DeleteFirst, wow, how incredibly talented your friend is! I have a set of red Matryoshkas from Ukraine that a friend brought me. I adore them!
ReplyDeleteSecond...
I nominated you for The Leibster Blog Award, but you have to visit me again to find out all about it! http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/2013/04/i-got-liebster-blog-award.html
Cheers!
First time in your space and already loving it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for making a comment on your first visit. You are so thoughtful. I have just visited your blog and I will be back for sure. ;)
DeleteLisa, these are so cute! My girls would just love them.
ReplyDeleteDo your girls sew Sue? Mine have started again recently and are loving it!
DeleteLisa,
DeleteMy girls do sew. They love making things. The older girls make their own clothes. The younger ones hand sew toys and little things like needle cases. Sophie wants me to teach her how to use the sewing machine. All the girls can embroider. Today the girls were sorting out their winter tights. A number of them had holes in the toes so I told the girls to put them in a pile to throw away. Gemma-Rose protested: "We can make things out of them, like dolls!"