Wednesday, June 4, 2008

The Doll wrapper

I finished my replica antique doll quilt.
Well, it's actually not an ordinary "QUILT".
I made a doll wrapper. Yes, it's a case to carry my dolls.
Have you ever heard about the history of "Church dolls"?
Back to 1800's-early 1900's, some Churchs provided cloth dolls to little children to keep them busy during serves.
Also I believe some mothers made cloth dolls cases so the children can carry them around church and play with it during serves.


Well, I got this idea based on this Church doll story and wanted to make my version.
I made this doll wrapper carrier for my celluloid "Miko" doll.
Do you think it's too much? *LOL*

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この前から作ってたアンティークのドールキルトのレプリカが完成しました。
と、言っても、今回はいつもの「ドールキルト」とはちょっと違うんですよ、これが。
このドールキルトを、ちょこっといじってみて、ドールキルトで出来たドールケースなるものを作ってみました。
このドールケース、アメリカの18~19世紀の人形の歴史からヒントを得て作っています。
ものの始まりは、辿っていくとアメリカの独立戦争の辺りからのようなのですが。。。
教会での礼拝の時間は小さな子供達には退屈な時間です。そのため、教会の方が、布で出来た小さな人形を配って、礼拝中に静かに遊ばせたって記述や、母親が小さな人形入れを作って子供に教会に行く際に持たせたって話を聞きます。
私のこのドールケースは、そういった事からヒントを得て作ってみました。
セルやさんのミーコが丁度良い感じで入ります。

24 comments:

Crazy for Primitive Quilts & Gardens said...

So cute Lea! I love it. That is a nice idea and a nice tradition to carry down to your little girl.

tami said...

That is adorable. My grandmother made us little doll purses that converted to a bassinet to play with in church. It was made from a dish detergent bottle with the top crocheted on. The crocheted top would fold down to make the skirt around the bassinet and the little celluloid doll would lay inside. I wish I still had it so I could take a picture.

Jeanne said...

Lea, that's such a cute idea. The doll wrapper is beautiful. Thanks for sharing and for the history lesson.

Beth said...

I loved your blog!Beautiful works!

Debbie said...

How adorable this is! What a wonderful little doll carrier and perfect for your little Miko doll! You are so clever.

Kathie said...

simply adorable.
Lucy sent me some church dolls dressed in traditional clothes from her country, oh I guess I am going to have to make them a quilt too!
just love this.
Ok I bet your daughter wants one too, right?
Kathie

pamina said...

Absolutely wonderful ! I did not know the church dolls, thank you, thanks to you I have learned something new today !

Karrin Hurd said...

Wonderful idea Lea, and love that doll and quilt!

Stina said...

Too much...??? No way...can never be with that wonderful idea of yours!! And it is sooo beautiful...love it...Will you make for the other girls??

Rabbit Stitchings said...

I think your doll will be snug as a bug in a rug :O)........
cuteness!

buttonsagain said...

lea...did you see that cheri has an entire page of new patterns?.....ohmy i can hardly wait to order some....
hugs...barbara

Juliann in WA said...

This is wonderful! What a great little gift for a small child. Thanks for sharing.

Wendy said...

That is so cute, a doll all wrapped up. You did a wonderful job. Thanks so much for the little history lesson.

ma★ma said...

Leaさんのキルト、いつも素敵です。

ミーコをお出かけに連れて行く時にピッタリ!
ちょっこっと顔を出すミーコがラブリー^^

私も真似して作ってみたいけど、
お裁縫苦手なんです・・・

Angelines Artero said...

Hello, I'm a teacher quilting from Spain, could you put a translator in your blog? Regards from Spain

Shelina said...

What a lovely idea, and so beautiful.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Lea that is adorable!! I LOVE IT. Great job.

Angelines Artero said...

Tranks for your comment, your post about hera is interesting, I saw this tool in a shop but I did'nt know how use it. Regards from Spain

Karen said...

Cute, cute, cute!
When are you moving?

Lucy said...

Ohh Lea, this is fabulous!! I know when I show this my youngest daughter, she wants to have one too :-) I'm also in love with your celluloid doll! Too cute..

じゅん said...

お引越し前のお忙しい中、またまた新しいものを完成されて凄いですね~。
ミーコちゃんたち、移動中快適に過ごせますね(爆)。
あ、と言う事はあといくつ作らないといけないんだっけ、ね、Leaさん(笑)。

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh I love your doll wrapper! It is sooo cute!

Red Geranium Cottage said...

OMG that is just the cutest!!

Lea of Farmhouse Blessings said...

It's perfect! Your little dolly NEEDED that wrap, didnt she?

Smiles,
Lea