New Patterns Coming Soon

I hope to be making some sewing patterns soon.  Very easy, extremely basic for the beginner sewer.  I'll also start writing about sewing for the novice.  If you want to make something for your child or to give as away as gifts.  

To me there is nothing better than receiving a hand-made gift.  It means that person thinks enough of you to spend their precious time making something that is unique and just for you!  Like all those things your children made for you at primary school.  I am a hoarder of my children's creations.  I used to love it when they made something for mother's day, easter or christmas and were so proud to hand me their masterpiece with such pride & joy.  (thinking about it now makes me tear up and brings a lump to my throat - they are such precious memories and a timeline to what was happening at that moment). 

BIRDHOUSE COTTAGES

BIRDHOUSE COTTAGES

I've been busy this last weekend creating, creating, creating.  My family would probably say yeah, creating a mess!  Once I'm in the zone I can't seem to stop.  I do sit on an idea for a while and then BHAM!  it takes on a life of it's own.  Everything else takes second precedence.

Boho Cottage
Timber
faux beads and lock embellishment

Shabby Chic Hemp and  Hessian Cottage
Timber
Faux pearl beads
Lock embellishment

Shabby Chic Cottage
Timber
Embillishments

Turquoise and Lace Cottage
Turquoise crystals
Lace
Lock embellishment

Steampunk Cottage
Wing embellishments
Nuts and bolts and spring details

I know a lot of people don't really like the 'steampunk' look, but I love it.  To me they take on a life of their own .
They're quirky, odd and beautiful at the same time.



I don't know why I adore birdhouses, cages of all shapes and sizes.  I find them hard to resist.  I'll probably end up being one of those mad old ladies whose house is over run with them.  Instead of the cat lady I'll be known as the birdhouse lady!

The Coles and Woolworths Campaign

 Guinevere de  Lyonesse

Patterns will follow.  I'm hoping to price it for about $10 but it will be $5 as an introductory price for anyone who visits my facebook page and likes it.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cecily-Bee-Designs/104512616339406

New Dolls I've Been Working On..........

Pretty in Pink Tilda

Grace 18th century bathing beauty art doll

Queen Ann style art doll

Marie Antoinette Art Doll

I have been wanting to make a pattern for a Marie Antoinette style  doll for a while now, but didn't know how to go about it or where to start.  I had looked online for a pdf or epattern but couldn't find one.  As I'm from Australia, postage can be quite expensive, and being quite impatient, like to have it right now! 

I drew up a pattern the other day, because I had  this vision to make a 'swan princess' which would have the head of a swan and a human body.   My girls were not impressed, so say the least.  The body was too 'Rubenesque' for the head etc.  

 So I pulled off the swan head and made a 'normal' head., and thought what am I going to make with this?  

It always amazes me how a doll takes on a life of it's own.

Finally finished..............

She is approximately 62cm in length, cotton body, underdress and bloomers are made from cotton lawn, overcoat/jacket is cotton/linen blend, face is drawn with fabric pens.

Please let me know what you think?  Does she need more detail or a change of face?

If anyone is interested I'm thinking of putting her pattern together for purchase, it will probably be 

about $10 and will be in pdf format.

Little Owl Riding Hood

work in progress........

Little (Owl) Riding Hood

She is approximately 82cm in length,

head is made from wool blend, body, skirt and ears are 100% cotton.

shoes and eyes are felt.

Little Owl's new face.  

If you are interested in any of the dolls or softies on these pages 

please feel free to email me at

cecilybeedesigns@hotmail.com

Little Owl's red velvet cape

Back view of Little Owl with her red velvet cape

Sorry about the quality of the photos .  I am hopeless with technology.  I'll post more soon.
Little Owl is $65 + postage 

New Softies Ready for Christmas

Available from 

www.cecilybeedesigns.weebly.com

or email me 

@

cecilybeedesigns@hotmail.com

for bank account details.

Ellie is approximately 31cm x 21cm, body is made from
wool blend material, ears, eyes and tail are 100% cotton.

THESE HAVE NOW SOLD

Rose is approximately 59cm in length, body is made from
wool blend material, face is embroidered and appliquéd, clothes are 100%
cotton and shoes are acrylic felt.

Lola is approximately 55cm in length, body is wool blend fabric,
face is embroidered, clothes are 100% cotton and shoes and hair is
acrylic felt.

Thank you for looking!

Hope you all have a beautiful, love filled day wherever you are.

Stacyx

Latest Creations

Latest Creations

My creativity has returned in full force!  Thank goodness, I was in a bit of a slump, hopefully it's over. Here are some projects that are almost completed.

Introducing............

Allora the Queen of the frogs.

I made this from a pattern I purchased from 

Blue Moon International

the pattern is available from 

http://www.patternmart.com/pattern/8157/Riva+215PM/

and

my version of the very handsome, clever and rich

'Emma Woodhouse'. 

 I hope to have some patterns made soon which will be available for sale at

www.cecilybeedesigns.weebly.com
or email me @
cecilybeedesigns@hotmail.com

'Emma Woodhouse' art doll is approximately
70cm in length.

I hope to be making some softies soon just in time for Christmas for the littlies.  

These will be available for sale at 

www.cecilybeedesigns.weebly.com

Please stay tuned...............

much love

Stacyx

Healing Angel

Healing Angel

She is about 19" tall and customised to suit your decor.

All purchases can be made at:

www.cecilybeedesigns.weebly.com

LIttle Women

Little Women

For my next project I want to create a series of cloth dolls from 'Little Women' by Louisa M Alcott.  I remember watching this movie with my beautiful mother, many, many times.  The 1949 version with Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leight, June Allyson and Margaret O'Brien is my favourite.