Exciting New Hotel Frederiksted Collaboration

Recently, I was offered a very exciting opportunity to make a Rhapsody Bunny Doll with Jennifer Paganelli's new range of fabric - Hotel Frederiksted - before the fabric has even been released! The offer came from the incredibly talented Sarah of Piccolo Studio. I've been a fan and follower of Sarah's for a long time now, and I knew that her vision for the fabric and subsequent photo shoot would be stunning. The following photos were taken by Angela Lisman of Angela Lisman Photography.

Sarah created this quilt... Breathtaking!

The combination of prints and colours are stunning! I'm sure that this collection of fabrics will be very popular. And the quilt pattern designed by Sarah herself is so unique. I just love the addition of the pom pom too.

I was honoured to make this bunny for Sarah's daughter Hannah. 

Just look at them together, best friends.

To see more pictures from this whimsical photoshoot 

and learn more about Piccolo Studio, follow this link to Sarah's blog.

xxTabatha

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NEW Star Cushion || Rhapsody and Thread

I'm so excited about this new design that will be available for custom order when I reopen on February 1st 2016! Choose from a huge range of Liberty prints AND I've got gold AND silver!! I may even be able to source copper.

Very exciting!

xxT

Nursery Dreaming for Throw Back Thursday

Watching 2015 end had me looking back at some of my favourite moments for Rhapsody and Thread in 2015. This was one of them, when I pretended for a day that I had a baby girl again. I decorated Isla's old cot with a bunch of gorgeous goodies from Adairs. The cot quilt and little throw pillow were the result of a collaboration with Rebecca Judd. So stylish and unlike anything that was around when I was looking for baby bedding! I think the watermelon nightlight was part of the colab too! So fun!! The knit cushion and blanket, also from Adairs, were SO soft and snuggly. The colours were just perfect for styling my Elephant Dolls.

So this top image actually shows off the Sleeping Angel Elephant that I made for my great-nan after she passed away a few months ago. She wore that dusky pink colour a lot, and I added a halo and wings to my usual Elephant pattern. I also added a kind of cape so that I could hang her on the wall. I was hoping to create a sense that she was watching over us. She still hangs in the play room and I always think of my nan when I see her there.

The Sleeping Angel Elephants will be released in 2016.

The sweet image is of Miss Chive. Still currently available in my Big Cartel Store.

Miss Pelagia Ballerina, also still available.

Miss Chive Ballerina, available via custom order.

Here they are snuggled up together.

Elephant Dolls will be available for custom order when I reopen my virtual doors on Feb 1st 2016.

Shop here: https://www.RhapsodyandThread.bigcartel.com

My Elephant Dolls are made from an Original Dolls and Daydreams® Pattern.

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A Year Of Liberty || Product Highlights From 2015

Liberty Elephant Dolls || Bow Garlands || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Miss Lodden || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and Thread
I Know print by Tall Blank Wall

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Miss Chive Ballerina || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and Thread

Miss Chive || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and Thread

Miss Pelagia Ballerina || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Elephant Dolls || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Advent Calendars For The Kids

Liberty squares cut for pockets || Rhapsody and Thread

DMC Colour Palette for the Pocket Numbers || Rhapsody and Thread

Hand-embroidered Numbers || Rhapsody and Thread

Hand-embroidered Numbers for the Pockets || Rhapsody and Thread

Numbers hand-stitched on red linen for Logan's pockets || Rhapsody and Thread

Logan's Advent Calendar has red linen pockets with Liberty fabric lining || Rhapsody and Thread

Hand-stitched numbers ready for stitching on Isla's Liberty pockets || Rhapsody and Thread

Isla's Advent Calendar pockets are Liberty fabric front with red linen interior || Rhapsody and Thread

Pockets sewn to linen backing flag || Rhapsody and Thread

Running stitch grid || Rhapsody and Thread

Backing fabric from Spotlight

Finished Advent Calendars || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Christmas Elephant with finished Advent Calendars
Logan's on the left / Isla's on the right || Rhapsody and Thread

So I'm one of those people who wishes it was Christmas all year round. I just love it. The bright colours, the cheer, the excuse to make beautiful things... like I need one. A couple of years ago, I made personalised Christmas stockings for the family and a big Liberty Christmas Hoop Tree to decorate the entry. My babies were still too young then, but this year will be different. Logan is learning to count and Isla has a pretty good understanding of Christmas - but no concept of time. So I think advent calendars will be perfect this Christmas. 

I found this design on Molly Flanders Blog. Here's a picture of the original, isn't it lovely!

I changed it up a little bit, I'm sure she won't mind.

As you can see, the original is much more neutral whilst still maintaining the focus on the Liberty. And the sweet hand-stitching (a feature that bumped me over the edge when deciding which calendar pattern to try) really pops on the linen.

I maintained a lot of the same features, like the beautiful pockets and hanging-banner style. But as it's a calendar for the kids, I wanted to add a few more pops of colour. I also couldn't find this handy number fabric so I decided to hand-embroider the numbers on the pockets (don't recommend if you're short on time!). All of the hand-stitching took a lot longer than I hoped, so I didn't get to personalise them. That'll be a project for next Christmas!! As it is, it's the 1st of December and I've got so much to do now before Christmas, I don't think I'd get them done this year. 

Happy Christmas Crafting

xxT