Eileen's Attic: Snippets Fabric Line With Paper Dolls

Yesterday I left a comment on Sherri's blog about her quilt she has hanging in her hallway, and she replied to me and asked if I liked the "Snippets" fabric line as well. So I had to go look that up because I wasn't sure I knew what it was.. but was pretty sure I was going to like it. And I found it! I am assuming this is a fairly new line by Sandy Klop of American Jane.. and I have every intention on getting some of it! And this is why. #1.. I love anything 30's and 40's.. the bright colors and florals. And number two.. I have these exact paper dolls!

I blogged about them over a year ago.. ~here~ ~here~ and ~here~ . They came as a set.. three little girls, then their teenage counterparts.

I see the names have been changed for the fabric line.

Here are some of the clothes I recognize in the fabric.. the little sun dresses actually have bonnets to go with them. I think I only have the blue one though.

These sweet coats..

And who could leave out the party dresses?

I so want some of this fabric. Now I know what to do with my birthday $$ I have been saving..

Happy First Day of Spring!

24 comments:

Sherri said...: I can't wait to see what you make when you get your "Snippets." What a treasure you'll have...the vintage paper dolls and the fabric! Thanks so much for sharing these vintage paper dolls and letting us know of the connection with the fabric line!; March 20, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Unknown said...: Eileen, this post reminded me so much of the time when I was younger and playing with paper dolls, making her similar dresses like yours. Thouse days, we were poor and there were no toys, so we pretty much had to invent everything ourselves..and i was always transported into another fairyland..making, colouring and cutting all those papers. Have a great weekend, much love/M; March 20, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Abby and Stephanie said...: I love the Snippets line. Oh how I wish I still had my paper dolls.; March 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM
pratima said...: These are so sweet and wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing :); March 20, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Purple and Paisley said...: drool...oh, i love your paper dolls! i remember playing with my paper dolls when i was younger...what fun! i'm not even sure they make them anymore? i would love for boo to have a set! ☺; March 20, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Ulla said...: I remember your paper doll post; how cool that there is a fabric line to match them!; March 20, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Sandy said...: Don't you just love paper dolls?? I got some of the Paper Doll fabric from Windham that was featured in Fons and Porters magazine...I LOVE it and got some to make (hopefully) the featured quilt for my youngest granddaughter. Such fond memories of years past!; March 20, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Tonje said...: These are really sweet. What a treasure!; March 20, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Threeundertwo said...: How sweet! I think you need to use some of the fabric to make some kind of portfolio to store your paper dolls in.; March 20, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Betsy said...: Eileen I just saw this fabric today at a quilt show.
You definetly will like it!; March 20, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...: Oh how I loved paper dolls, I love the coats and party dresses, what a fun thing to share with us, thank you!!; March 20, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Jean said...: These are adorable. I have to go look up this fabric line right now. Thanks!; March 20, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh my how wonderful that there is a fabric out there totally inspired by the original paper dolls!; March 20, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Unknown said...: I have seen that fabric, and you are right is it so you!! There were a few quilting magazines that patterns were printed in recently to use that fabric. I will have to look for them and let you know if they are recent and you can still get them.; March 20, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Shari said...: My paper dolls did not survive childhood. What great fun they were though! Will have to check out the fabric line. Nostalgia sure sells!; March 21, 2009 at 1:17 AM
annemariesquilt said...: Lovely paperdolls Eileen.. I can remember that I was drawing my own dresses for my paperdolls and I could play with them forever with my best friend.
I have been skiing today at my cottage and it was this super weather, lots of sunshine and warm enough to sit outside and enjoy ...
Have a great saturday night!!; March 21, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Carrie P. said...: I used to love playing with paper dolls. I can't believe you still have some.; March 21, 2009 at 8:08 PM
M. Regina said...: Beautiful paper dolls. I remember when I plaied with paper dolls too.
Best wishes.
Regina, from Brasil; March 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Days and colors said...: They are so lovely! I used to play with paper dolls too, but unfortunately I don't have them anymore. I have to check the fabric line!; March 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Darlene said...: I love, love, love the Snippets line of fabric and it's all I can do to avoid ordering it. I can remember spending hours sitting with my paper dolls - wonderful, wonderful memories.; March 23, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Anonymous said...: Me too, playing with paper dolls when I was young. I had the Lennon sisters and there was a peggy too!
I felt famous... well not really.; March 23, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Nanette Merrill said...: Well we girls all love the paper dolls. I always was after my mom for a new set. It is so strange to me that the line is exactly like the vintage paper dolls though. hmmm; March 23, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Des said...: Wow! That's pretty dang cool to have the same paper dolls that are on the fabric!!!! Yes, a quilt needs to be in your future with this line.; March 23, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Glenna @ Hollyhock Quilts said...: Hi Eileen--

Thanks for checking in at the blog! So glad you enjoyed the rickrack.

How cool is it that you have the exact paper dolls that are in that fabric? Very neat!

Please keep in touch---; March 23, 2009 at 6:24 PM