Greta & Matilda

I have a weak spot for old, embroidered textiles, the more traces of life they have, like coffee staines and holes, the more I like them! Now, in darkest November I find that creating unique fairy-angels out of these much loved old fabrics a very good occupation. Greta here looked a bit scary  before she got her face and hair-do. 

I made Greta's dress from a linen table cloth. The hand-embroidery on her pocket comes from an old tea-towel. She's got linen hair too.

Now here she is, with a hair-do suitable for an angel named Greta with rosy cheek in close conversation with her friend Matilda. Can you hear the chit-chat? I find myself talking to and laughing with (not at!) my new friends! For Matilda's dress I used a worn-out tea-towel with a very pretty monogramme. 

Greta and Matilda with their tomte friend Ulla-Britta! I think they are waving to you! Hello everyone!

  
 

Comments

[Julie Horn]

Hi Kajsa,
I have just discovered your blog this morning.! I too have a love of vintage textiles and make tote bags, hearts, cushions and other things from them. I'm an Australian living in Germany at the moment and I love to think I've given new life to beautiful old embroidery. I look forward to reading your blog.

[amanda]

A blog friend reminded me of your book as she has just made a Tomte. I too have your book so I had to make a Tomte for my self.Found your blog and have mentioned you on mine..with a photo of your Fairy-angels which I love and will have to make some for Christmas.
Love your work and thank you for sharing..Amanda

[Ruth]

They are very sweet!

[Montse]

So nice! I love it! I think that ideal for Christmas gifts! a lot of kisses. Montse of lesmiliunaidees.blogspot.com

[trixi]

I love Greta's little buns…so sweet…and softies are always so much more interesting and have more character when they are made with old textiles!