Flat out!

I've been neglecting my blogging. Sorry blog!

Lots is happening here. I have dreamed for 10 years of having one of my patterns included in the Fine Art & Decorative Painting magazine ... and in 2010 that dream is coming true! I submitted one of my princess pointy shoes patterns (above), and it was immediately commissioned for publication! Not sure which issue yet, but I'll keep you posted.

I am still designing for Brandcorp, in several departments including Semco, Milford and Francheville.

Watch for a new crochet book (suitable for beginners) from Milford Threads. My Mum has helped me with lots of the projects, and we're just putting the finishing touches on the text now.

Also watch for the new Francheville scrapbooking papers & embellishments in Spotlight. Yours truely has designed a gorgeous mothers day project, and there will be a project sheet.

There are also some gorgous little Easy Peasy wooden transport blank toys at Spotlight ... watch for the project sheet I made for those as well. They're really fun to paint.

Lastly, the sewing machine has been getting a workout. I'm designing sewing patterns for Australian Girl Dolls, exclusive, and especially to fit these beautiful dolls. The new limited edition doll, Matilda, also has a cute little froggy in her pocket ... I designed that too. The competition to name him recently closed, and I'm thrilled with the name of Prince that was declared winner.

2010 is going to be an interesting year! You can find me at the Quilt & Craft show at Darling Harbour in June, as well as the St Ives Heritage Markets in November and December with the FDAA.

Free pattern to download!

I am very excited to present my very first ever free pattern! You can download it from the Freebies section on my website www.DawnLewisImagery.weebly.com

I hope you enjoy it ... it's quick, fun and cute. Yes ... you can sell items painted with this design! See the Terms of Use for more details :) If you paint a little sheep I would really love to see it.

Meet Fifi & Frankie

Last year I was commissioned by Brandcorp P/L to paint 6 bears. These bears were to be turned into 6 cross stitch kits, and when I stitched the charts I was really impressed. Each one only took me 3 nights to complete (though the bride & groom took 6 because there are 2 bears) and they were really easy to do.

Well ... they're going to be in Spotlights stores across Australia late July or early August. The kit even includes a lovely white square frame!

You can see them online by clicking here. The photos really don't do them justice, so check them out when they're in the shops. I would love to hear from anyone who stitches one :D

Kokeshi

A while ago my cousin visited Japan, and brought back little Kokeshi dolls for my daughters. They are so beautiful, and I immediately wanted to paint one and put my own personal twist on it. This is a gorgeous upcycled denim pinafore (suited to a 10-12 year old girl), which I've hand-painted with a Kokeshi of my own design. It is heat set and washable and available in my Etsy shop. But get in quick ... if it's not sold in 3 weeks it's going to be submitted for sale at the amazing Quilt & Craft Fair at Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. You'll find many of my painted items available to buy at the FDAA stand, along with many other delectable painted goodness.

Click here to visit my Etsy Shop.
Click here for more details about the craft fair.

Princess Pointy Shoes

This is Princess Pointy Shoes. She sketched her way into my ideas book and demanded to be painted immediately! I'm so in love with this new painting that I'm looking at having prints made in 5x7 and ACEO size to start with. Stay tuned :D

Loving this designing gig!

After a year of making dolls from other people's patterns, I decided it was time I attempted one of my own. So far I have made 3 dolls with little variations, and their main feature is their hand-painted faces with enormous Anne Hathaway eyes and Angelina Jolie lips :D

It's the perfect way for me to combine my love of sewing and painting in the one creation. I can customise these dolls with 5 different skin tones, any colour eyes, and 7 different colours for hair. If you want a doll with one blue eye and one brown eye and hot pink hair ... I can do that! You can email me at dlewis71@aapt.net.au to enquire about a custom order. Alternatively, if you prefer to buy through my shop, convo me via Etsy.

Kokeshi

I am in love with Kokeshi dolls ... kind of my new obsession. This is a baby singlet I painted today ... just to see if I could. It's listed in my Etsy shop, Hello Dollies.