In the Interim

My first semester at college has been absolutely amazing; however, I haven't had enough time to post anything regarding what I've made since last summer! The first photo is Aphra, a 17th century rag doll I made over my winter break. She's OOAK, hand-stitched and stuffed with natural wool roving. The second photo is Emeline, an 18th century rag doll who is OOAK and stuffed with natural wool roving. The next four photos are of my Queen Anne doll, Charity, for whom I made my first genuine attempt at an 18th century Polonaise gown. I hand-stitched this OOAK, original gown. The last photo is a pig stuffed with natural wool roving and sewn from a Gail Wilson pattern. I also made a Gail Wilson Raggedy Andy, and haven't gotten around to making Raggedy Ann yet. I'll post photos of them once they're finished!

A Nameless Rag Doll

I have yet to name this doll, but I imagine it being something befitting of a girl of the mid-nineteenth century. As a girl of that era, she wears a pink calico frock, muslin pantalettes, and a muslin apron. Her hair is one plait made of the type of yarn intended for washcloths and the like. I quite like it in this context -- it's endearing, but without the frizzy wisps that acrylic yarn unwinds into!

I've actually gone and hemmed everything quite neatly this time...

And the French knots I used for her eyes have stayed!

She's such an endearing creature; yet I cannot think of a name!

New Listings on Etsy!

I've just finished listing several new items on Etsy! Among the new items are several ornaments intended for both Christmas and otherwise. Several of them are little birds; I find that they're delightful to make! Also, I've made a new colonial lady!