I will tie the posy round with the silken band of love,
And will place it in her breast, and I will swear by all above,
That to my last draught of life the band shall never remove,
And this will be a posy to my own dear May!
from "The Posy", by Robert Burns (1759-96)
...How pretty are these verses! (Forgive me, I seem to be already in Valentine's Day mode just like all the shop displays!) My little batch of babushkas now all have their pretty posies, and are patiently awaiting little seams around their edges, little ties so they can be hung around the house, and a little stuffing to make them all sweetly plump... I will be back soon with another babushka update...
The loveliest babushkas I have seen !
Wishing you all the best for 2009,
and keep up with the good work !
Love from France !
Posted by: Violette | January 13, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Too cute!
Posted by: A Thrifty Mrs | January 13, 2009 at 02:43 AM
THe babushkas are great! But I also love that you have chosen Scotland's most famous poet to quote! It's what we are calling Homecoming Year in Scotland this year - trying to encourage those that have left for abroad to come back for a visit, encourage those with Scottish heritage to visit for the first time and Rabbie Burns poetry will play it's part!!
Posted by: Di | January 13, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Oh, Beata--you just made my heart beat faster!
Posted by: kirsten | January 13, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I just love the colours and fabrics you've used. They feel like spring and summer, and after Christmas I long for flowers and green growing things!
Posted by: Amy | January 13, 2009 at 05:05 PM
I love your fabric choices and these little girls seem warm hearted and sweet. The flowers make me yearn for Spring! ~Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | January 13, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Sweet and gorgeous. Can't wait to see them in their finished state. Thank you, too, for the verses - how appropriate.
Posted by: Ellen | January 14, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Those are so sweet! I'm in Valentine's mode, too.
Posted by: Julie (Knitsational) | January 14, 2009 at 09:07 AM
I must have one of your dolls. When will they be available for sale.....!? ;) Mette
Posted by: Mette | January 15, 2009 at 08:58 AM
you sure know how to brighten a girl's day! the colours make me smile xo
Posted by: leanne | January 15, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Just discovered your blog and am so glad I did!! Love these little babushkas and always enjoy poetry like this. Your work is lovely, such gorgeous colors and cute designs. I hope you will have a chance to stock your etsy store soon, so I might have a chance to buy some of your darling creations! I'll be back to visit . . . and often!!
Posted by: Shari | January 17, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Hi, I also just came across your blog. It is very lovely! I think I'll go poke around a bit at your older posts. I've added a link from my blog to yours. Is that okay?
Posted by: Cynthia | January 18, 2009 at 02:51 PM