The Patchwork Set are a busy bunch. While most people slow down as the days grow shorter these gals keep finding new ways to keep busy.
"Mischievous"
Most people think of Henny as a sweet girl and she’d have it no other way. On the surface she’s all warm and fuzzy with her cocoa and her dolly but peeking out from under her bed, evidence of her studies in the dark arts.
"Meticulous"
Suki is a very exacting girl. Her bangs are always orderly, her pinafore nice and tidy and even her art is perfect. That doesn’t mean that her spirit isn’t free like the wild horses in her paint by numbers.
"Ingenious"
Lotte is a clever girl. If you need your way out of a pickle she’s the girl to ask. She can whip a quilt up into a tent lickety split!
"Industrious"
Inez is settling in by the fire for many long nights knitting. Everyone on her list will be getting handknit scarves this year. And then maybe she’ll move on to knit robots?
Patchwork set cards are available for sale here.
How much fun and oh so creative! Very impressive.
these are amazing and i love the details! who would have thought that the dark arts would show up . .a voodoo doll! that kills me!
me again-
how rad is your “buy” page?? that tim! it is so cool. I love the “new” graphic in the middle. these look amazing. go team lang!
How adorable!
Your photo shoot reminds me of the book “The Lonely Doll” (which seems to be having a renaissance lately). Wonderful work! It looks like you had a blast doing it, too…
Yes, definitely very much”The Lonely Doll”. I just ordered my set. I must get a really close up look at that knitting bag….and that hot chocolate….and that voodoo doll…
Wow!
these came out amazing! so excited.
I can only imagine how much fun you and Tim had setting up these shots. Excellent photography…but then again, your subjects are incredibly photogenic to begin with.
Excellent! You’ve really managed to capture a new little world in each photograph.
I love all the details – the tiny leaf and mushroom buttons, the coco set up, and the knitting bag.
Thanks for linking to the extra shots in flickr for the detail geeks like me. It reminds me of all the 70’s craft and kids books i grew up with.
The patchworks are also incredibly beautiful and very well made – there is almost too much to take in, but that’s good really, since is allows the viewer to drink in the images and all the details over time, rather than just seeing everything in one go. 🙂
well done. i’m sure the cards will see very well.
*goes off to count her pennies*
just fabulous.
xx
I had to buy some! I think I will pin them up in my studio, and only very special people will receive them 🙂
pefect as usual…
Really cute! Their accessories really bring them to life.
Wow!! They are even more incredible than I thought they would be!
I am positively bowled over by these cards. I had to purchase a set before I delurked to comment. What detail and creativity in each doll and scene. Maybe the girls can go on a hike for their next adventure (perhaps that could be a book). Congratulations on some magnificent work.
I love these. Recently I read a biography of Dare Wright who did a series of children’s books in the 60’s. She illustrated them with photos she took of her dolls and they are amazing, though a bit disturbing. Your photos are the “antidote”. Sweet and wonderful.
Hillary, these are wonderful! Very clever girls and terrific poses. They have so much personality!
i cannot wait to see them!
thank you hillary!
xo
I am totally in awe! It is one thing to create such beautiful dolls and patchwork quilts, but then to come up with all the details to make these beautiful scenes AND take stunning pictures – you are truly amazing! Sorry if I’m gushing, but you deserve all the praise you are receiving plus some!
They are absolutely adorable. I just love all the details.
Completely inspirational. I have to run over and order some. They so remind me of Dare Wright. Beautiful!
Those are amazing. Now, you need to write a ‘little women-esqe’ children’s book starring the Patchwork Girls….or maybe a set of paper dolls.
WOW!
…and is that chita fabric behing Inez? 😀
Oh my goodness! I am in so much love! They all look so wonderful in their scenes with such exact little proportions! Just amazing!
they’re awesome!! i’m especially fond of the mini marshmellows + mood lighting! 🙂
very very nice, Hillary.
good lord these are brilliant!
way to go again hilary- you rock!
🙂
xox
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They are so cute! But I really love that little evil vodoo doll. 🙂
Amazing.
Can’t wait to see the cards in person now… I wish I could welcome Henny here, although she would have to change for white magic to be accepted in my home!
already bought some and look forward to using them. They came out very nice indeed.
I love them! Just ordered a set.
Love them…been lurking a long time and just had to buy a set! Can’t wait to get my hands on them. Incredible details…love the hot cocoa and marshmellows, the voodoo doll, the paint by numbers and the bundle of twings. Delicious!!!
They are all so very perfect! I LOVE them to pieces! 🙂
two thumbs up for hillary (and tim)! they are beautiful and i too can’t wait to see my set in person! the shop site is beyond lovely as well!
Whee! Can’t wait to see them in person!
Congratulations! I’m so excited!
wow, great cards–i love the little bios and setups! the paint by numbers makes me chuckle, so clever!
oh. my. heavens. they are incredible. now, should i be nice and frame them for my daughter’s room or keep them for my studio? hmmm….decisions decisions.
yippee!
Incredible! Brava!
gosh, they are all so fabulous…how to choose a favorite?
They are all fantastic – but I have a soft spot for the knitter. She just needs a glass of wine and a bar of chocolate…
i too just ordered a set too! they are gorgeous!
Wow, these belong in a children’s book. They are beautifully photographed – I’m so impressed with you skills.
Congratulations, Hilary! These are phenomenally wonderful and creative and so, so perfect. I was shopping for fabric on Sunday and I kept thinking, “I just know that Hilary would love this, and this, and I can only imagine what cool things she would do with this.”
I think I need to play hooky and hang out with you all crafty like sometime.
I just got my postcards and they are even more drool-worthy in person. Thank you so much for sharing your talents! Yippee!!!
I got my postcards on Monday – they’re amazing. So shiney and colourful and beautiful. I’m framing one of each to display in my studio. Thanks!
Karyn