Category Archive

Kokeshi Tooth Fairy Pillows

Amy FriendNovember 25, 2011etsy, kokeshi dolls, pincushions, tooth fairy pillow5 Comments

I’ve been wanting to make these for ages and finally did! Do you know a little girl about age five who will be losing her … Read More

Hanging Hoop Wall Pocket Swap

Amy FriendOctober 6, 2011hanging hoop wall pocket swap, hoops, kokeshi dolls, silkscreen7 Comments

One of the woman in my Hanging Hoop Wall Pocket Swap informed me that her father is very ill. Since he is in the hospital … Read More

Defining Kokeshi on Natural Essex Linen

Amy FriendSeptember 26, 2011etsy, kokeshi dolls, silkscreen5 Comments

I have printed a small batch of fuchsia “Defining Kokeshi” screenprints on Natural Essex Linen. I love the way the colors work together. The natural … Read More

Introducing "Defining Kokeshi"

Amy FriendSeptember 21, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, kokeshi dolls, silkscreen20 Comments

I’ve been very busy designing and printing my new silkscreen design! I’d like to introduce “Defining Kokeshi.” It features five hand drawn Kokeshi doll designs … Read More

Custom Kokeshi Doll Mug Rug

Amy FriendDecember 18, 2010etsy, kokeshi dolls, mug rug swap, silkscreen6 Comments

I received a custom order for a Kokeshi doll mug rug from someone who really wanted a mug rug but wasn’t feeling confident that she … Read More

Last Batch till Christmas

Amy FriendDecember 6, 2010etsy, kokeshi dolls, silkscreen3 Comments

I just added this group of Kokeshi doll silk screened pincushions to my shop. This will be the last batch till Christmas (unless I have … Read More

Shop Update

Amy FriendNovember 20, 2010etsy, kokeshi dolls, silkscreen4 Comments

I just wanted to let you know that I have updated the shop with some more Kokeshi doll pincushions. I recently sold out and wanted … Read More

A Couple of Gift Sets

Amy FriendNovember 10, 2010etsy, kokeshi dolls, pincushions, sewing needle case, silkscreen3 Comments

A couple of Kokeshi doll silk screened needlebook and pincushion sets have been put in the shop!One set has been marked down a bit due … Read More

Is Your Kokeshi Doll Pincushion Sad?

Amy FriendNovember 6, 2010etsy, kokeshi dolls, sewing needle case, silkscreen11 Comments

Is your Kokeshi doll pincushion looking sad? Perhaps she is a little lonely? I thought so! What she needs is a friend. I made up … Read More

Silk Screened Kokeshi Dolls!

Amy FriendOctober 22, 2010etsy, holiday, kokeshi dolls, silkscreen12 Comments

I have been quite literally talking about silk screening in my sleep. I woke up the other night while asking my husband if I had … Read More

Kokeshi Doll Ornaments

Amy FriendOctober 14, 2010freezer paper stencils, kokeshi dolls, ornament17 Comments

It would seem as though I can’t get enough of these Kokeshi dolls. I really do love them. They just make me smile!Here is the … Read More

Fighting Back

Amy FriendOctober 11, 2010etsy, freezer paper stencils, gardening, kokeshi dolls4 Comments

I’m fighting back with these very stinky bulbs! If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you know that I love to garden but … Read More

Kokeshi Doll Pillow Covers

Amy FriendSeptember 7, 2010etsy, freezer paper stencils, kokeshi dolls11 Comments

I decided to go with Michele’s suggestion and try a couple of Kokeshi doll pillow covers for little girls’ rooms (or not so little girls). … Read More

Kokeshi Doll Pincushions…They Keep Coming

Amy FriendSeptember 4, 2010etsy, freezer paper stencils, kokeshi dolls, pincushions9 Comments

I was asked to make a custom Kokeshi doll pincushion (above) and while I was at it, I made up a batch. Don’t they look … Read More