This is the second part of the post about some of the dolls I have made and wanted to share with you.
These two girls, Marie and Babette are part of a trio from a pattern I picked up in a craft magazine years ago. I only have images of two of the dolls, the third doll was a brunette which I gave to my younger sister.
When I saw these dolls, I just knew I had to make them for the simple reason that there are three sisters in the famiIy I grew up with, one a brunette the other a blonde and me, I’m the redhead. I thought they would be a nice reminder of our sisterly bond and in future years they could become family heirlooms. My brunette sister already has hers that’s why I don’t have a photo of hers. My blonde sister isn’t really into dolls so hers stays with me, for now!
This is Baby Beau, a doll I designed for a baby, back when there were a lot of babies being born in our family. Her body and arms are made from one piece. It was after making a few of these dolls that I decided I didn’t like handstitching the facial features, it seemed a tedious job and I didn’t like the look. Most of my dolls today have painted faces.
While I adore teddies, making them is another story. Having to cope with cutting up all that fur fabric and the excess fur getting literally everywhere, even in my mouth, isn’t such a pleasant thing. I really would love to create my own teddy designs one day but I think I will have to find another choice of fabric.
Well that’s it for my stroll down dolly memory lane. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did reliving it. Stay tuned for the next adventure.
Take care!
Marieanne xxx
