The Workbasket June 1954 - Miss Norway "Sigrid"

This is a Miss Norway. She is the eighth doll in the twelve doll series for The Workbasket 1954.  I think her hat looks a bit like a chef's hat at first glance.  Her name is Sigrid

~B

The Workbasket June 1954 - Bolivian Girl

This is a Bolivian Girl. She is the seventh doll in the twelve doll series for The Workbasket 1954.  Her shawl is very pretty but her doll is very scary looking. 

I find it a bit sad that was not named.  Any ideas on a good name for her?

~B

The Workbasket June 1954 - Greek Boy "Vasilios"

This is Vasilios the Greek Boy.   He is the sixth doll in the 12 doll series for The Workbasket 1954.  I love the detailing on his jacket. 

I thought I had all of the months for 1954 but I am missing May.  So if anyone has May 1954 please share it and let me know.  I would love to know what that doll is.

Has anyone stitched these up yet?
~B

{Thank you for your patience while I took so long to scan this.  I have now scanned all of them so it will not be a future problem.}

The Workbasket February 1954 - Miss Mexico "Margarita"

This is the second doll in their 12 doll series.  She looks so sweet in her shawl and the flower in her hair.  I do find it a bit disturbing that the bull has already been stabbed and in this picture. 

Please let me know if you stitch her up.

~B

The Workbasket March 1951 - Patrick

I apologize for not posting yesterday my scanner at home is not working.  I am not quite sure what happened but this just maybe the excuse I need to get a new printer and scanner.  I swear it broke on its own.

A while ago I won an auction for a lot of 100 Workbasket magazines they range from 1951-1962.  I have not had a chance to look through them all and decide what to share there are so many ideas in them.  I thought this one would be fun because it is March and St. Patrick's Day is coming up.  I know you are eager to embroider Patrick.  I know I am.  He looks so dapper in his suit and hat.  If you embroider him let me know.  I would love to see him all stitched up.

~B

Boy or Girl??

I believe this pattern is a workbasket but is was just loose along with the braids that you can attach.  I assume so this can be a little boy or girl whatever you would like.  I think it would be very cute both with braids or without.  It is also has a cute cat and puppy that seem to follow the same style.

I am not sure what to actually use these on but might be fun to try.

Hope you enjoy it.  Have a wonderful Day.

~B

Transfer Tuesday???

I know it is not Tuesday sorry about that.  I caught a cold and have been out of sorts for the last couple of days and today as well.  I had cold medicine I walk around in a cloud.  For a belated Veterans Day pattern enjoy the cross stitch pattern. 

This comes from Coats & Clark's Book No. 129.  

~B

Transfer Tuesday

Tuesday is not over yet better late than never right?  This girl is a favorite of mine.  She reminds me of that scene in Fiddler on the roof when the Russians put bottles on their heads and dance.  I love that scene.  I hope you have a good what is left of Tuesday. 

~B

Transfer Tuesday

Here is a favorite Workbasket, Days of the Week Bears.  They are all so cute in the way they are dressed up and doing all shorts of cute things.  I just adore cartoon bears, there is just somethign about a cute cuddly thing that in real life could kill you I guess.  The full set can be found here. 

I am really not sure on the year of any of my workbasket patterns.  Last year I won a box of Workbasket patterns on ebay that weighted 8.5 lbs 8.5lbs!!  I was shocked when it arrived and at how heavy and full the box was. 

I do get a bit overwhelmed when I go through my pattterns and see how many I own and I wonder if I will ever get a chance to actually embroider them all or will someone end up buying them at a yard sale after I pass away and use them for her collection.

I have given some away on this blog and I probably will give some more away in the near future as a way to ease my mind so keep checking back.

I have several vintage cross stitch patterns please let me know if you are interested in having them posted on a Tuesday.
Have a good day.
~B

P.S. It was brought to my attention that people were not able to download my transfer last week.  I have since changed my permissions and it should not be a problem now.  Happy Stitching!