When I saw her adorable Russian doll softies, I asked Mai if she wanted to do a swap with me. She said yes and last week I received not one but three beautifully handmade dolls. Thank you dear Mai for such kindness. Lilly has been lining them up with the ones I have made and with the wooden nesting dolls.
I adore all the little details. Mai has taken such care and time in making these for me (and Lilly).
All the hand stiching and embroidery really makes her dolls so special. Another detail that makes these dolls so nice is that they can stand on their own. The bottom of the dolls are made so that stand up without any support.
I assure you Mai that the dolls are blissfully happy here in Lilly's little brood. I get so happy every time I see one on tucked into bed with Lilly or in her stroller being pushed around. Then I think of my blog friend and how sweet she was to send those to us. I hope that she will be patient as a package will be coming her way soon.
Beautiful dolls!
Posted by: Mette | January 23, 2008 at 07:14 PM
patience is a virtue!!!!! and cute dolls!!!
they might be fun to make with some Japanese fabric, if only you had some....
Posted by: jan in nagasaki | January 23, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Wow - what beautiful dolls!!! As are yours I have seen below! I love all the little details - especially the stitching etc. Just too cute! Thanks for stopping by our blog and your lovely message! =)
Posted by: Melly | January 23, 2008 at 10:24 PM
wow, those are *so* beautiful! lucky you!
Posted by: Joanna | January 24, 2008 at 03:22 AM
Very cute dolls. Lilly is so lucky to be allowed to play with them (they are almost too nice...).
I had to laugh at your previous post by the way... about that "home sweet home" embroidery.... hahaha....
Posted by: Tonje | January 24, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Your blog is gorgeous! I can't wait to come back to read some more!
Posted by: LeeAnn | January 24, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Emily, o.k. you need to go to http://rosehip.typepad.com/ she has some cute Babushka dolls too. You need to see them! Enjoy! Jean
Posted by: Jean-o | January 24, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Duh, I just noticed she is already on your list! So, if you haven't seen them go look... jean
Posted by: Jean-o | January 24, 2008 at 09:25 PM
OMG! These are so incredibly cute!!
Your sweater quilt looks wonderfully snuggly too.
Posted by: Kristin La Flamme | January 24, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Lucky you, lucky Lilly! What sweet things!
Posted by: Laurie | January 25, 2008 at 03:03 AM