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Recently, I was offered a very exciting opportunity to make a Rhapsody Bunny Doll with Jennifer Paganelli's new range of fabric - Hotel Frederiksted - before the fabric has even been released! The offer came from the incredibly talented Sarah of Piccolo Studio. I've been a fan and follower of Sarah's for a long time now, and I knew that her vision for the fabric and

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Instagram is a wonderland for mums that love buying handmade. I'm a mum that makes handmade dolls, and therefore loves and appreciates the work involved in creating unique pieces. This picture is a perfect example. I absolutely love this Liberty 'Betsy' print, and when I discovered this pastel colourway (via Ava and Neve) - I went on a bit of a spending spree. My first job was to make Isla

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What a thrill! When I was contacted by Homespun Magazine - gosh it was months and months ago - about my Liberty Hoop Christmas Tree, I was over the moon. It was so long ago that I had forgotten that my work would be in the July issue. Even when I was reminded a few weeks ago, I was excited... BUT when mum surprised me with a copy of the magazine today, I was scrutinising every page looking

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Duchess Doll CollectionDuchess DollDuchess Bunny DollDuchess Elephant DollDuchess Elephant DollDuchess DollsDuchess Dolls This gorgeous trio of Duchess Heirloom Dolls are for one lucky little girl.I can just imagine the tea-parties! Dolls can be ordered via email at rhapsodyandthread(at)gmail(dot)comFollow me on Facebook and Instagram @rhapsodyandthread 

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Named after the beautiful new Sommer fabric collection recently release by Sarah Jane Studios, this Sommer Bunny Doll was a custom order for a mumma wanting a unique gift for her daughter this Easter.  She chose the scene of the girl riding her bicycle for the body. This is from the Summer Panel. And I matched the Garden Bloom print in the bunny ears. Special touches include

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Sarah Jane Sommer Fabric Bundle I absolutely love the magical prints designed by Sarah Jane Wright of Sarah Jane Studios. I've got quite a few of the new Sommer Collection prints coming - with these three being the first from Muddy Ruffles Fabric Addiction. I love creating dolls using the whimsical scenes in Sarah's prints. This one below, I think it's called Garden In Bloom, caught my eye

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Another sweet little custom order request for unicorns in purple with a fluffy pink tutu. For Eva for her second birthday. Happy Birthday Eva!!! Credits:Handmade Doll by Rhapsody and ThreadPattern by Dolls and Daydreams 

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This gorgeous room belongs to my beautiful brand rep Carolyn (@stella_empire). It is absolutely overflowing with love and support for the Australian handmade community. I feel very proud to see one of my Elephant Dolls sitting so happily up on the shelf.  To find out who made what and where to get one for yourself, jump onto Instagram and follow Carolyn. Her pictures always brighten

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New Duchess Doll Collection Fabric Bundle (Skin tones in the foreground) As at 22nd February 2016, these new fabrics are available for custom order in any Doll you like: Bunny, Elephant, Deer, Unicorn, or Snow White.I will try to keep this page updated so that you know exactly which prints are left to choose from. Please note that I have done my best to represent the colours and tones accurately,

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Miss Wee Wander Deer Doll sold in under 3 minutes.Shop for more lovingly handmade dolls here: https://rhapsodyandthread.bigcartel.comPattern credit: Dolls and Daydreams 

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This gorgeous new fabric is part of the new Riley Blake 'Wonderland' Collection. Arriving in my hot little hands in March, NOW is the time to pre-order your Wonderland Bunny Doll.Bunny Dolls are AU$60 plus postage. Included is your handmade doll (50cm tall) with hand-embroidered facial features and any name you like embroidered on the foot. Also included is a mini-bunting for 'shelfies'/

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Easter Bunny DollEaster Bunny Dolls are now available for custom order. This print with white and grey bunnies on blush pink is currently still available, as at 19th March 2016, but it's selling out fast.Each Doll is 19"/50cm tall from tip of the ears to tip of the toes. Pattern credit belongs to Dolls and Daydreams. Special features include ears that stand up on their own, glittering silver

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I can't explain how thrilled I am to see how this border worked out! I'm a terrible procrastinator at the best of times - but that's when I have lots of great options and I can't pick my favourite. This time, I couldn't find a single print that I liked! I found the blocks to be so busy and colourful that nothing seemed to match. And my other battle was that I

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I couldn't resist this Unicornia quilt pattern by Claire Turpin Designs, and I'm so glad I didn't. It was so fun to make, and I loved choosing the Liberty prints for each unicorn. I especially loved creating the rainbows.I feel like I must note though, for those interested in making this quilt, as perfect as I think it is, Isla's quilt is not exactly like the original. I feel like it's important

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Sewing the blocks together today was a tiny bit stressful as I made a couple of mistakes when cutting (whoops). And I had forgotten to add a butterfly - see the last picture?! Isn't she pretty? But easily fixed and overall the blocks look amazing! I love how the colours compliment each other so perfectly. This pattern is Claire Turpin Designs > Unicornia Quilt. Liberty

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This Christmas break has given me the opportunity to try a whole bunch of new patterns that I've been thinking about all year. This is the Dinosaur Softie - pattern by Dolls and Daydreams. He was SO easy to make!!! I would highly recommend this pattern for anyone, with beginners sewing skills, wanting to make a boys softie. Sarah's patterns are easy to follow and her photo instructions are the

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Half way through the appliqué and I can't decide if I love the unicorns or the rainbows more! Adding the eyes to the unicorns has added personality too. Just keep going, just keep going...Unicornia Quilt Pattern || Claire Turpin Designs 

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I'm so excited about this new design that will be available for custom order when I reopen on February 1st 2016! Choose from a huge range of Liberty prints AND I've got gold AND silver!! I may even be able to source copper. Very exciting! xxT

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Watching 2015 end had me looking back at some of my favourite moments for Rhapsody and Thread in 2015. This was one of them, when I pretended for a day that I had a baby girl again. I decorated Isla's old cot with a bunch of gorgeous goodies from Adairs. The cot quilt and little throw pillow were the result of a collaboration with Rebecca Judd. So stylish and unlike anything that was around when

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Choosing fabrics was SO MUCH FUN! We chose the plain and coloured quilting weight cotton fabrics from Carols of Midland. The Liberty fabrics came from a range of places including Shaukat, The Strawberry Thief and Materialise Your Life. Deciding which prints to put where was more challenging, but watching the pattern pieces come together was fantastic! Mum helped

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Hand-painted vs hand-embroidered face || Rhapsody and ThreadKawaii Doll Face Pattern || Dolls and Daydreams Personalisation is standard with my Liberty Keepsake Dolls || Rhapsody and Thread Liberty Keepsake Dolls are 45cm/18" tall || Rhapsody and ThreadDoll Pattern || Dolls and Daydreams Bow can be placed in the hair or styled like an

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2015 Photo Gallery 2015  What an incredible year it's been, for both my family and Rhapsody and Thread.  I started the year with a great range of handmade Liberty products  I enjoyed two markets with Perth Upmarket (dream )   Several of my products were featured in Tickle The Imagination magazine (dream )   My little

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Liberty Elephant Dolls || Bow Garlands || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread Miss Lodden || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and ThreadI Know print by Tall Blank Wall Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread Liberty

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Most people would recognise this pattern as the Sew Together Bag by Sew Demented! When the pattern was released, mum made one for herself and I drooled all over it, but never thought for a second that I could make one for myself! I dread anything to do with zips and this has FOUR (argh!). So I hinted that maybe this might be

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I couldn't resist this gorgeous new quilt pattern "Unicornia" by Claire Turpin Designs.  Isla is cah-razy about unicorns. You might remember the Unicorn Doll I made her last year. Here's a link to that post. So adorable... I may have even made her another one a couple of weeks ago... Eep! Of course I didn't factor in what a huge project this would be as I don't make a lot

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