For some history on kokeshi dolls, read HERE. When I was a little girl, my Mom had a set that fit inside each other, merely 3" tall.
Today on my lunch hour, I put the final finishing touch (namely, signature and date) on my stitched Kokeshi Doll. After work, I matted and framed it.
Designer: Lucie Heaton, UK Cross Stitcher March 2010
Fabric: 14ct Baby Pink Aida
Fibers: DMC, personalized colors*
Custom matted and framed by yours truly. You can't tell from the photos, but the mat is light gray marble. And yep, I cut the mat myself. I found the frame at a thrift store. It used to be an UGLY brown and those little "notches" at the top and bottom were painted gold.
I'd like to give Lisa a "shout out" thank you for sending me the chart. She has a blog (or is it webshots), but I don't remember the link. Bad me!
*Edited: Coincidentally, doesn't she resemble my Geisha avatar?
47 comments:
That was quick and it looks so pretty.
Marl
Wow- she looks fantastic! Your mom is going to love her!!!
- Lisa N.
Turned out beautifully, Meari. Your mom's gonna love her.
Barb in TX
I was looking for the "yellow polka dot bikini" LOL.
Sneaked a peek and she is cute! Nice job stitching and framing. I won't tell your Mom. Happy dancing
CC
Beautiful finish. Great job on the frame and mat. It looks perfect!
Your Kokeshi doll is wonderful and you've done an outstanding job matting and framing her. I'm sure your Mom will love it. Congratulations. Happy stitching!
Linda
Wow, wonderful little stitch and beautifully framed. Nice work!
Just so sweet! And pat yourself on the back for the wonderful frame job you did yourself!
Nicely done. She's really quite charming. And the framing is so impressive!
Awesome! Your mom will just love it!
Great job
I love it
Awesome job - your mom will love it! Great work.
Very cute - and what a great matting and framing job you did!
Congrats on your finish -stitching and framing. Great job.
HuGS, Dee in TN
Mom is going to love this Meari! She is so cute! Love those colors.
she's pretty. And that frame and mat are perfect!
She looks lovely Meari and a great framing job!
That's adorable Meari! Your mom will love it.
Christine
Lovely finish! I'm sure your Mom will love it too.
How's school going???
Congrats, she is cute. Your Mom is gonna love her!
Adorable....great job on the mat and frame
beautiful!
Hugs
Julie
Very cute, Meari.
Take Care ... Sandy
She is just darling, Meari--really does look like your Avatar, too. I can't believe you were able to cut your own frame and re-purpose an old thrift store frame into something so professional looking--great job!
Great job on the finish Meari. I love the frame it suits the piece.
Tina
Very cute! :)
Meari, How precious is that? I love it. She will love it.
Carla in PA
turned out quite well :)
Nice framing, too!
Very lovely and I hope ur mom loves it!
socialsue
She's lovely, Meari! so cute!!
hugs,
Lynette
Cute and very appropriate for your mom. Leave it to you to find frames and mats and make then new again!
So cute Meari!! Love the colors you chose and she does indeed remind me of someone's avatar!!
She's cute! Congrats on your finish!!
Happy Stitchings!
Tonia
Very cute. Your mother will love her. I really like the mat. I wish I was that creative.
Congrats, love the way you finished it too.
Your Kokeshi is very pretty - definitely looks like your avatar but does it also look like you?
I am amazed that you cut the mat yourself. Did you do it by hand or do you have a machine? I find it difficult to use a rotary cutter - I don't seem to get enough pressure to cut first time and second cut the ruler always seems to have moved! I used to use my company's heavy duty guillotine but now that I've retired this is no longer possible.
Your doll is wonderful!! And yes she does look like your avatar!!
So Cute. I love it, and your frame is beautiful.
Cute and pretty.
Love it Meari - your mum will be so pleased :)
Your Geisha looks so beautiful and those frames are relly great in it, lovely finished. Your beaded fobs are beautiful too.
I love your " Hutch " , it looks wonderful
Tinna
Your Geisha looks so beautiful and those frames are relly great in it, lovely finished. Your beaded fobs are beautiful too.
I love your " Hutch " , it looks wonderful
Tinna
That turned out beautifully, and I love the framing.
What a lovely job you did framing her Meari! And she is just too adorable. Congrats on this lovely piece.
It's cute! I love the framing too. KOKESHI Dancers or Dolls are really great.
Congratulations on the finish Meari!! I'm sure she'll love it!!
Pam K. :o)
What a great finish and framing!
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