Yellow braids on Cloth Doll

I'm studying the book of Alicia Merrett, a master at fabrics. This is the first doll I'm done using a pattern from her book. This doll as double sewn joints, and an elongated back side that allows for her to sit very nicely. Today she get cute little mary jane shoes. Great pattern. :)

Presbylla Presbyterian Vintage Cloth Doll

Being a member of the Vintage Cloth Dolls group, I'm making the challenge doll of winter 2009. She has a neat history, and is a careful recreation of a wonderful cloth doll maker. My version leaves a lot to be desired, but she is cute. I'm using fat quarters for the clothing and so her bonnet is a different color from her little dress. Her boots are painted, as is her hair. Wonderfully fun doll. :)

Bitsy is finished. She has two friends that have been created this week, and join her. Many ideas for dolls are in my old mind these days. I love making the vintage patterns. There are oodles of them to be found. Also, I'm anxious to do art dolls. I'm studying Oroyan and Lichendenfelt books. There is a lot to know, and they are the masters. Also Culea and Ward are fabulous dollmakers, using delightful colors and cloth. I think my future will be hunched around my sewing maching and cloth stash. :)