Friday, May 29, 2015

The Modern Princess



A little princess and her courtly beau
were out on a walk when it began to snow;
The beau took off his coat, wanting to impress - 
the princess said: I'm wearing thermal under my dress!


♡

Featured: a needlework princess about to be come a softie doll.
snow! I miss you so!

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83 comments:

  1. Gloria BakerMay 29, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Aww dear! I love the modern princess!♡♡

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  2. Gloria BakerMay 29, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Aww dear! I love the modern princess!♡♡

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  3. AnnaMay 29, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Lovely !!!
    Have a nice weekend !
    Anna

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  4. Luciana F. DamianoMay 29, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    A beautiful embroidered dress for a smart princess.

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  5. LorrieMay 29, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    A very smart princess who knows how to take care of herself. I miss snow, too. We didn't get any this past winter. But I won't think about it until November comes along - too busy enjoying the delights of summer now! I hope you show us the softie.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:15 AM

      I'll try! My niece is waiting to snatch her away as soon as she's ready :-)

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  6. HeldaslandMay 29, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Haha, a smart princess indeed

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  7. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow May 29, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    She's cute and the poem is humorous. xoxo Su

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  8. Maya KuzmanMay 29, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    It's lovely and I can't wait to see the softie doll :)

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  9. Red Rose AlleyMay 29, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    What a delightful poem, Amalia. I hope you are enjoying this month of May.

    ~Sheri

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  10. Nancy ChanMay 29, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Nice needlework for a princess. Looking out for the princess. Happy weekend!

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  11. Gumbo LilyMay 29, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    I like her. You remind me that I need to make a softie doll for my grandson (5 months). They are so nice for little hands to hold. I do not miss snow. I'm just barely thawed out.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:16 AM

      I'm looking for a good idea for a softie for a baby boy. I'll look to you for ideas.

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  12. DD's CottageMay 30, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    I a glad the princess was wearing thermals and didn't get cold! Cutie!

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  13. Julie's LifestyleMay 30, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Your embroidery is amazing and looking forward to seeing it as a doll! Enjoy the weekend!

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  14. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaMay 31, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Oh my goodness, how adorable is this? I love your poem and your work is beautiful!

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  15. ANNEMay 31, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    SO cute!!! What a pretty design.

    xo

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 31, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Very pretty and I love the poem that goes along with it, Amalia! Love it paired with the gingham fabric.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:19 AM

      Thanks! I'm still debating whether to use to gingham for the back of the softie. I think it may be too much and I should go for plain.

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  17. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 31, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    She's adorable and so clever :) I don't miss the snow at all because we have so much here in winter.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:20 AM

      I seem to have shocked everyone :-) We don't get any snow, but we do get a long hot summer. I just didn't think that the heat it would begin in May.

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  18. RueMay 31, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Hello Amalia :)

    She's adorable! I so enjoyed my visit here. Thank you so much for leaving a comment, so that I could find you.

    Your photos of England and France are lovely and it felt like I was there.

    Have a beautiful day,

    rue

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:20 AM

      I'm glad you found me too :-) What a nice message.

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  19. Quilting StoriesMay 31, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Sweet little princess! Do you make yourself the drawing of your embroideries?

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:23 AM

      I often do but not this time. My niece found this drawing years ago and we used to make dozens of copies and paint her dress in different colors and patterns. It was our 'thing'. So I'm making her the softie as a special gift.

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  20. Debby RayMay 31, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Such a sweet post...and adorable little princess!

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  21. LindaMay 31, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    So beautiful! You are very talented. :)

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  22. Sunflowers With SmilesMay 31, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    so cute! Love it! Thanks for your visit.

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  23. Burlap LuxeMay 31, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    amalia.... I am so going to enjoy getting to know you.... Love the folkart feel to your dressed in her winter warmth under her dress... I love the natural tones to your theme of colours, fits my home designs perfectly.
    I went through you later postings and travels, what a wonderful world of inspiration, art, and the grace of beauty.

    thank you for taking the time to visit my art and home in burlao Luxe design.

    see you soon and all you inspire

    xx
    Dore

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      Thank you Dore. Your blog is so lovely, I'm glad we found each other.

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  24. Donna WilkesJune 1, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    The embroidery is so sweet but the poem is quite amusing!

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  25. SarahJune 1, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    What a wonderfully creative post! Thank you for the visit because it brought me right over to your delightful blog. I'm thrilled to find you, Amalia. Handmade - love the name and what it implies. I'm off to visit more of your recent posts.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Thank you, Sarah, for the visit and the lovely comments.

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  26. MaggieJune 1, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    I see my dear friend Sarah has discovered your blog too, Such a treat to have found you, your travel posts are a delight, I like your style!
    So pleased you stopped by in Normandy today.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you Maggie. To have one new friend is so nice, but two of you is a real treat :-)

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  27. AnonymousJune 1, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Such a lovely lovely princess♡
    It is great embroidery!

    akiko

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  28. Carla from The RiverJune 1, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Beautiful dress. I just love it!

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  29. La Table De NanaJune 1, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    She is a definite princess:)

    I love my thermals too ..That dress is exquisite.

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  30. Tante MaliJune 1, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    What a lovely little princess! And Cannes is adorable - sure you had a fantastic week!
    Happy days
    Elisabeth

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  31. AnnaJune 1, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    She looks beautiful, I wish I could embroider faces like you can! And a dress like that would make any princess' day! Anna x

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  32. At Rivercrest CottageJune 1, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    your sewing abilities are amazing. beautiful work.

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  33. sweetbriardreamsJune 1, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    I do love a Princess that packs her thermals! Beautiful work Amalia xx

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  34. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 1, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    She sure is sweet!

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  35. Enara GirlJune 2, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    It is very funny and cute. I love it. xoxo

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  36. A Joyful CottageJune 2, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Hahaha. Very clever. . .both the princess and the poem. Well done. :)

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  37. DewenaJune 2, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    She is indeed a modern princess and knows exactly what she wants!

    Do they end up together?

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:36 AM

      I think they might! Handmade is an optimistic kind of blog :-)

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  38. September VioletsJune 2, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    There's something to be said about a princess wearing thermals. Please don't say you miss snow until maybe December ;)
    I loved your summing up of your visits to Cannes & London! Your photos are amazing, and make me want to go on an overseas vacation SOOOOOOooooooo badly!!
    Wendy

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  39. JessJune 2, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    This is so cute. :)

    Thanks for joining the Cooking and Crafting with J & J Link Up!

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  40. Pura VidaJune 2, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    I love her happy eyes

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  41. handmade by amaliaJune 2, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Thank you Teri. This is a special message indeed.

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  42. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJune 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    She's so cute ! :)

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  43. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJune 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    She's so cute ! :)

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  44. AnonymousJune 2, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    Such beautiful stitches. So cute.

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  45. StaceyJune 2, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    How cute and I love the story line too.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 3, 2015 at 5:30 AM

      Thank you Stacey. I like your idea of blogging as girlfriend time, never thought of it quite like that :-)

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  46. Julie's LifestyleJune 2, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Hell Amalia, I love your beautiful embroidered princess. Thanks for sharing at our first Cooking & Crafting with J&J party!
    Julie

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  47. Julie's LifestyleJune 2, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    I'm sorry I see I said hell its a typo! I meant to say hello!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 3, 2015 at 5:31 AM

      No worries, how sweet you are to take the time to correct.

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  48. eileeninmdJune 2, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Cute story and I think it will make a beautiful doll. Have a happy Tuesday!

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  49. Celestina MarieJune 2, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Oh this is really cute and the design is beautiful. What a cute story. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs, CM

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  50. UnknownJune 2, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Beautiful princess!

    Hugs,

    Yelena

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  51. ScrapJune 2, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Hello Amalia
    very nice princess !

    have a nice day

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  52. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 2, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    A softie doll....oh how sweet she will be. I just want to reach out and hug her already! Have a fun day my friend. Hugs, Diane

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  53. susanJune 2, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Oh, what talent you have, Amalia! Love your needlework and beautiful poem. I can't wait to see the doll.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 3, 2015 at 5:32 AM

      Thank you Susan. The doll is coming, she may even have a twin sister.

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  54. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceJune 2, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    So beautiful - love the poem with the smart princess! Will be great to see the doll when you get it made... :)

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  55. EG CameraGirlJune 3, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    The poem made me smile! What a smart princess! :)

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  56. StephanieJune 4, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Oh Amalia, how beautiful and the poem was just too sweet :) It's always a delight to have you at Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!

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  57. Lara B.June 4, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    A princess after my own heart - prepared and independent! Amalia I love your stitchery and your poetry!

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  58. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 5, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    She's a beauty! She'll make a great soft doll!

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  59. Scrappy quilterJune 5, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    She is adorable

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  60. SuzanJune 6, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    Amazing stitching and I look forward to her being a doll!!

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  61. VeeJune 7, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    She is quite a creation... You miss snow? Perhaps your next visit could be to New Zealand or something. Who has snow just now besides Antartica or Colorado? =D

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  62. creativejewishmom/saraJune 7, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Love it Amalia, great to reconnect, and yes, I miss the snow too and we have barely begun the summer!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 9, 2015 at 5:47 AM

      And May was a hot one! Hope June will be nicer. Nice to hear from you, Sara.

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  63. StephanieJune 9, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    Hi friend! Just wanted to pop in and let you know that this lovely post was featured at Roses of Inspiration this week :) Hugs to you!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 9, 2015 at 5:48 AM

      Thank you Stephanie, how very nice and I do appreciate the support. A big hug.

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  64. Wonky PatchworkJune 14, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    What a very sensible princess!

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  65. France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creationJune 15, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    That's a beautiful princess! And what a good idea to sew "pearls" on her clothes. They add charm to an already elegant embroidery. :-)

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