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

||Rhapsody and Thread||

Liberty Girls Decor

Instagram is a wonderland for mums that love buying handmade. I'm a mum that makes handmade dolls, and therefore loves and appreciates the work involved in creating unique pieces. This picture is a perfect example. I absolutely love this Liberty 'Betsy' print, and when I discovered this pastel colourway (via Ava and Neve) - I went on a bit of a spending spree. My first job was to make Isla a custom gold-accent Bunny Doll, wearing that silky soft Liberty fabric. I asked Kira from Blooms Butterflies Doll Studio to make that stunning Liberty Doll Face Purse, customised in the same fabric with matching hair bows instead of flowers. And I asked Felicity at Little Boys Blue to make me a custom Liberty 'Love' Banner. I desperately want to make Isla a new quilt... buuuut I only just made her the Unicornia Quilt (sigh... gone are the days when I can make whatever I want without argument ;P).

Also shown on this gorgeous shelf (from Pretty In Pine), is two sweet Pom Pom Princesses from Love Aria Rose. The sleep eyes banner is from Bek Halliday, and the Gold Paper Flower is from Mae-Saye Designs.

For more pics and direct links to products, follow me on Instagram via @rhapsodyandthread or @rhapsodyland

xxTabatha

My Liberty Hoop Christmas Tree Featured In Homespun Magazine

What a thrill! When I was contacted by Homespun Magazine - gosh it was months and months ago - about my Liberty Hoop Christmas Tree, I was over the moon. It was so long ago that I had forgotten that my work would be in the July issue. Even when I was reminded a few weeks ago, I was excited... BUT when mum surprised me with a copy of the magazine today, I was scrutinising every page looking for a tiny thumbnail image. You could have knocked me over with a feather when I opened page 91 to see a FULL PAGE FEATURE!!! My mouth literally fell open, I couldn't believe it. Then the jumping began. I still can't believe it.

This Hoop Christmas Tree was my Christmas craft project for 2013. I had only just discovered Liberty Art Fabrics that year and I wanted to make something special with my new stash. And back then, I loved embroidery and hated sewing! I didn't even own a sewing machine (pfff). So I got creative! Anyone can make this.

If you're interested in seeing close-up images, here's a link HERE.

I'm going out tomorrow and buying a whole pile of this magazine!

Thank you thank you Homespun Magazine, 

for loving my favourite Christmas craft project as much as I do xxTabatha

Duchess Doll Trio

Duchess Doll Collection

Duchess Doll

Duchess Bunny Doll

Duchess Elephant Doll

Duchess Elephant Doll

Duchess Dolls

Duchess Dolls

This gorgeous trio of Duchess Heirloom Dolls are for one lucky little girl.

I can just imagine the tea-parties!

 

Dolls can be ordered via email at rhapsodyandthread(at)gmail(dot)com

Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @rhapsodyandthread

 

New Sommer Bunny Doll || Rhapsody and Thread

Named after the beautiful new Sommer fabric collection recently release by Sarah Jane Studios, this Sommer Bunny Doll was a custom order for a mumma wanting a unique gift for her daughter this Easter.

 

She chose the scene of the girl riding her bicycle for the body. This is from the Summer Panel. And I matched the Garden Bloom print in the bunny ears.

 

Special touches include hand-embroidered facial features in watermelon-coloured cotton. Gold glitter headband, and gold glitter Tinkerbell Tutu.

 

Credits:

Handmade Doll - Rhapsody and Thread

Sommer fabric by Sarah Jane Studios

from Muddy Ruffles Fabric Addiction

Doll pattern by Dolls and Daydreams

 

 

XxTabatha