babushkas big adventure

trying to make my second ever babushka doll (with alterations to the pattern) in two nights was never going to equal success. if you are following this story, you will know that i was making the one red robin babushka doll for baby Adelaide's christening. after finally finishing the machine sewing part and turning her inside out i realised that i could not possibly give her as a gift and decided to go to bed. so at 1am after beating myself up i crawled into bed for a 5:30am start. lucky we did start early as we got LOST getting out of Brisbane!!! because of all the road works we missed the toowoomba turn off and took the long scenic route (not) through Ipswich (sorry Jo no time to stop and visit you )

anyhow i took the doll up to show what they can expect when i try again. they were happy with the babushka and are looking forward to her arrival.

happy with my hand stitching that isn't a problem, although her eyes look a little far apart.

it is the machine stitching i hate. see how lop sided she is?? and the base is not good enough either. i am going to have to read up on clipping as well.

this angle shows how lop sided she is as well.

i altered Johanna's front and base as i found it very hard to do the round base to make her stand. i am happy with the idea but i need to sew it better next time.

the ribbons are so darling! i just hope i have enough of each fabric to do her the same!! i hate choosing fabrics for other people plus my stash isn't that extensive.

so this little lady had a trip to toowoomba and back... the next one will have to travel in the post! eekk hope the ride isn't too bumpy.

thanks for following her adventures.

xxrosey

oh thought you might like to see what the new owner looks like!

isnt she just the most adorable baby you have ever seen??

she is so loved! smooches to you my baby Adelaide