The Diana

This is the Diana Pediatric Slipcover Caddy.  It fits the KIDSQuickie2.  I designed this for the new friend I made in first grade last week.  She has limited mobility and needed a place to hold her "toys" for recess.  A deep box-pleat at the bottom of the pocket allows for a roomy interior that can accommodate mittens, slippers, a lightweight jacket, and trinkets.  Pattern available.

A view from the front of the caddy.

6 1/2" doll

What is it about Raggedy Ann that intrigues little girls?  Johnny Gruelle's whimsical illustrations hooked me at a young age.  I decided to make a mini version.  Wool-stuffed cloth body is painted with gesso and custom-blended paints.  Note the unstuffed upper parts of the limbs.  I wanted this gal to have more mobility than I normally give my cloth Hitty dolls.

Ahh, that's better----clothing makes a doll feel ready to face the world and her new dolly-mommy!

Knitted Pumpkin Pattern

Knitted pumpkins crop up at my home each fall.... 

 

 

 

Baby Face

Tried my hand at pencil and paper, hoping to work on fabric dolls...

Pencil is a lot easier than fabric.....

I'll get brave one of these days and DO IT!

Work In Progress

The above little lady was made from a pattern by ChestnutJunction.com...she is one of the "Simple Gals" and was fun to make. I made a slight variation on her by not stuffing her limbs in their upper sections.  Also, she was painted then slightly sanded. She has a nice soft feel. She has a dress that is waiting to be made, with some accessories to accompany her.

Update April, 2013:  She wanted to go live with Lola from "Stitchin' by the River."  I know she is happy there.

The above cross-stitch was done fifteen years ago. It was done on ivory laguna, 28 count, over two threads.  The colors were muted but vibrant.  I put it through an antiquing process and am very happy with the results.