Photo op!

These are the ones that I am enjoying

at the moment.  A few in there I

haven't presented yet as they are

still a 'WIP'.  Oh, and the monkey?

No, I didn't do that, but he is

pretty cute!  The white one is

going to be a bit different...

I love making dolls.  I have a

lot of ideas and once I figure out

how to, I am going to post the

sites that give me the

excitement and joy of

making my own.



Almost ready

This is a doll for a friend.  I was asked to make her hair in

such a way that it could be played with.  I placed each

hair in a stitch of the head.  It was worth every one! 

She needs a little detail work and will then be ready

for my friend to enjoy.

She is soooo tiny.  This is a 'Teacup' designed by

Beth.  Very sweet, she is jointed too.  WOW was

she fun to make.  Of course she needs clothes in

this photo.



A Work-in-progress

OK, yeah, I am blogging a lot.  But I have a lot to catch

up on, before I am 'up to date'.  Then, I will be much

slower,  I promise.  This is another doll I am making for

a friend.  She is not quite finished as she needs

clothes and make-up.

You should visit Beth Webber on her Blog,

By Hook, By Hand. 

She is on Flickr as well.  Fabulous!



Penelope

Penelope.  My aunt LOVES dolls.  So here she is, pretty in pink.
She is another of Beth's designs.  I am having a ball! (and getting
better too.

Progress 2!

This is Miss Rosey Posey, my sister's second doll.
Everyone seems to like the same yarn for hair.  I
must do one with something different.
Again, these designs are from Beth Webber at
By Hook, By Hand.

Progress!

 My sister saw my parents doll and she had to have 2 of them. 

I was getting comfortable with making them and started to

add my own touches.  On Sally Sunshine I added a chocket and wrapped thread around yarn for her eyelashes.

(I am still trying to figure out how to design and change my

site...forgive me, it will take time.) 

Once I showed off my new skills.... it wasn't long until someone wanted one.  I made this doll for my parents.  My dad's mother spent a lifetime crocheting.  When I was little, she taught me to crochet and to knit.  I was impatient so I left the art for awhile.  I am having a ball!  I Thank Beth Webber for her designs.

To Begin

I recently started making dolls.  Looking on the internet for awhile, I soon found some very talented people that have really inspired me.  The photos I present here are designed by Beth Webber @ By Hook, By Hand and Shelly @ Gingermelon Dolls.  I continue to find others and am enjoying it so very much!  The only problem I have is trying to figure out which one to do next.  Every time I start a new project I plan and take the time to make it that way, but it is really fun when ..... well, things aren't always what they seem!

The first doll I made is on the right.  That was  a real

learning experience.  They are both Beth Webber Designs. 

I really enjoyed it.  I named her Ashlyn.  The little cutie on

the left was a while later and my friend Linda named her

"Sassy Susan Shelf-Sitter."

I was hooked.

This is my first felt doll (Gingermelon pattern).  I enjoyed her

very much!  Her name is Annie,