This is Milly, she is 8.5 inches tall and was such a joy to make.
She is going in my Etsy shop.
These are always a favourite with the children.
Sweetpeas are finishing but still very pretty
Robinia in flower
Roses on the patio
Dolicus (spelling?) in full bloom
I’ve taken a new direction with my dolls, and here is the result of the first new design. I like a lot of aspects about waldorf dolls, but wanted to make them in my own style. I absoloutely love working with the natural materials and hope to make a lot more. Jen is going into my Etsy shop.
I made this little cutie for youngest daughter today to prevent her carrying off (and chewing upon) her sister’s new doll. This one should be better for chewing, more sturdy and the hair won’t pull out. I was given the lovely velvet fabric by someone who didn’t want it anymore. Its wonderfully soft. I couldn’t get a good photo, but you get the idea…
Just had to post my first project with my new materials, which I loved using! Pure wool is like a dream after using polyfill for so long! I haven’t made a doll like this before but I enjoyed it and plan to make more, though I’ll probably be tweaking my pattern for a while to get it the way I want it. She’s 8 inches tall.
I made the bulk of this in sewing class and finished it off at home. It turned out very well and fits beautifully, thanks to my teacher who is a dressmaker and drew up a pattern to my measurements. My husband loves it on me too – always a bonus!
I’m doing some rearranging and organising today, which inevitably leads to extra cleaning! Its always worth the effort when its finished though. Hope you’re having a nice day.
I had thought of putting a tutorial up for this, but didn’t really have the time. Its an old coffee tin that I’ll use for craft ribbons and bits & pieces. It took me ages to figure out, but it turned out really well. I love the fabric too, I’m a real sucker for florals!
Just finished this one today, its amazing how long one doll can take! Her face is hand embroidered, the dress is partly lined, and her hair style took a bit of fiddling!
Its a rewarding pastime though š