I finished another bonnet!
This one is for baby granddaughter #2, due this spring. I will be making a few more too. I've had requests for the bonnets and the pattern--so I'm thinking on that.
I love this double-sided cotton flannel. It's so soft and a little heavier than the usual stuff making it really nice to work with.
The embroidery design is actually this vintage pillowcase pattern from the 1900's. I was thrilled to discover that it fit perfectly. Any linear design will work it seems.
Lining fabric is Flower Sugar by Lecien (may not be available anymore).
All in all, a sweet little bonnet.
Updated 2010: Pattern and directions for the above Spring Bloom Baby Bonnet are in my book Embroidery Craft (page74).
And earlier version from 2008, Winter Baby Bonnet (made from the wool blanket), is included in my book Blanket Statement (page 70).
Hi V, I visited your website last night and love the lay out. It is a great change but I will always love your old one too. I also saw your new bonnet on flickr first. I must say, as always, gasp, takes my breath away. It's just beautiful. Thanks for the visual poetry. Marcia :-)
Posted by: ladymarcia | February 07, 2008 at 11:25 AM
It looks amaziiiiiiiing!
such a keepsake.
Posted by: joy | February 07, 2008 at 12:35 PM
A new posting on your website is always something to look forward to, and I've especially enjoyed all the beautiful items you can make from a blanket! But this bonnet is exquisite - each chosen element works perfectly with the other. The embroidery is lovely, lovely, lovely. What a lucky little baby! I only wish I could wear such a bonnet :) Warm regards, Lily
Posted by: lily boot | February 07, 2008 at 12:57 PM
The bonnet is adorable but the doll is even more adorable! Your blog was a suggested blog in my Google; not sure if it was the crafting or the dolls, but I love both. :o)
Posted by: Maria in Iowa | February 07, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Repeating what I wrote at flickr:
I am in LOVE with this!!!!
Just tooooo adorable for words..
That's an extra.
:o)
Posted by: Dawn | February 07, 2008 at 03:21 PM
That's so cute I'm about to die over here. I think i have that doll too. Of course she's naked and in a pile of my son's stuffed animals. I believe I'm no inspired to redress her1
Posted by: Leslie | February 08, 2008 at 03:46 AM
I love your blog but I especially love the bonnet!
Posted by: Jo Marcellino | February 08, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Darn you for introducing scrabulous to me!! I waste too much time as it is.
I love the japanese fabric and love the embroidery in the bonnet. Its just lovely. All of it. Great job.
Posted by: nanette | February 08, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Love it! What an amazing keepsake. Your work is amazing. You're so talented!
Posted by: Sue | February 08, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Yes, She is adoriable! Lovely embroidery design!
I am finnishing my latest Embroideries, it is quite time-consuming , but hey, the result is very nice so it is all worth it. I am glad that I have made the step to try this tiny creative work, because it makes ALL the difference!
Enjoy a happy creative weekend :))
Aina
Posted by: Aina | February 08, 2008 at 04:58 PM
I think the website looks great! You have a lot of stuff on there and it all seems to link up quite nicely. So creative :-) As for Scrabulous, you know I had to give it up (along with Facebook) for awhile. But I'll be back in a few more weeks, can't wait to play you!
Posted by: Amber | February 08, 2008 at 10:52 PM
I've been a lurker fora a few months now, and I just have to say I get SO excited when you post something new. This bonnet for your baby girl to come is absolutly BEAUTIFUL. You sew the loveliest things!
Posted by: Terri | February 09, 2008 at 12:57 AM
I just found your blog and I love it!
Dana
Posted by: danasmith | February 09, 2008 at 10:33 AM
That bonnet is too cute! Lecien has some very nice fabric, I picked up some pretties at a quilt shop not long ago, expensive 'tho.
Posted by: tammyCA | February 09, 2008 at 02:24 PM
very sweet bonnet!
Posted by: AmeliaB | February 10, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Wow that bonnet is adorable. I bet it will look fabulous on Grandbaby #2. So much fun.
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Posted by: Angie | February 11, 2008 at 11:59 AM
another adorable bonnet!
Posted by: amy | February 11, 2008 at 09:02 PM
Vicki,
Busy as usaul I see. I have been embroidering like a crazed person. What causes that?
I got a little mini quilt at the thrift the other day, put a picture of it on my site. ONE DOLLAR, CAN YOU BELIVE IT? What are people thinking anyway?
The doll looks so cute in her little bonnet. You are a clever one.
NANCY JO
Posted by: NANCY GARTENMAN | February 16, 2008 at 01:19 PM