I doodle out what I like to call "sketchy sketches," (not to be confused with Etch-A-Sketches, which I think I don't need to tell you always confuddled me, and yes, that is a made-up word), and often it's one of those very first drawings that makes it to the pattern drafting stage (or, as in this case, an amalgamate of several early sketches). Sometimes, I don't even bother attempting to draw the thing I want to make and I skip right to the pattern drafting because I already know how to construct it. Maybe it's because I got a degree in psychology instead of art. Although, that doesn't explain why I know how to make patterns. Hmm. Also curious.A little doll popped into my head recently, and I knew I had to make her right away. The picture I envisioned: retro hairdo--check, mary janes--check, peter pan collar--check, little bow, freckles, and a vintage button--check, check, and check! I used a sweet new print from American Jane's Punctuation line for the dress, and yellow hand-drawn grid print by Cosmo Cricket for her tights.
*swoon*
*flutter*
I think I must still be a little girl at heart, I love this doll so.
I'll continue playing with the pattern, and will hopefully be able to share her with you soon....
Bye for now!
Kim
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Fabric House Ornaments
29 comments:
Simply adorable!
Sweet!
BTW, did catch this sweetie's name.
Adore her shoes and tights.
Hugs,
Gerry
Oh my...so sweet!
Yes, pattern!
*swoon*
that doll is so supercute!!
please do share if you get the chance-she's adorable :)
A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.!
Just on a side note, my son was looking at some of my knitting patterns recently. He said, "Mom- how do you know how to make up this stuff?"
I had to admit that I don't know HOW...it just makes sense in my little brain. So, I get what you are talking about!
I'm totally swooning too! She is adorable. I especially love her tights!
Cute! Perfect fabric choices. : )
She is adorable. I know you hav other sketches of other dolls cant wait to see those and maybe a pattern.. hint hint
so precious!
Thanks so much everyone! I do plan to have her available as a pattern, she is next on the list. And I haven't forgotten those of you who have requested bag patterns...that is next next on my list :)
Seriously cute! I love her hair! :)
o Wow she is utterly beautiful, i love her clothes, her hair, her face, the colours everything she is just so very lovely. Wow well done...Dee ;-)
She is sooooo adorable!! i want one!
She's adorable, Kim! What is her name?
Oh! Thank you for asking her name--I think I'll call her Margot :)
I just love your blog. It makes me happy!
wow:):)!!
She (that doll) looks so pretty, retro and ... shy <3!
Oh please hurry as I know a little girl (my youngest niece) who would love one of these cuties for Christmas.
absolutely perfect!! The yellow stocking are dreamy, I want a pair myself. Wonderful!
soon like, with plenty of time before Christmas I hope- she is the cutest thing ever! My nieces would love this!!
This pattern should be available very very soon!! Thanks for all those sweet comments!
Olá querida, vim te convidar para um sorteio que estou fazendo no meu blog. Tenho certeza que vc vai gostar! Estou te esperando, boa sorte e bj.
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beautiful!
I'm speechless! They're simply beautiful and you're really gifted person!
I showed your blog to my quilting fanatic mom who had so many sraps lying around I suggested she could make some of your adorable items w/ the sraps. After she made what she named "Little Addie" for my niece and I saw how absolutely adorable she was I had to "Lizzy" for my granddaughter. Now her mom's friend wants to make one for her own daughter. It's a wonderful snowball effect and pretty soon little girls all over the country will be toting around this awesome doll!
Thank you for sharing your story, Lori! I love how blogland can inspire so much craftiness!
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