Grandma's Doll

My hubby's step mom requested a doll for Xmas to go with the doll I made for her three years ago.

The brunette in blue is named Clarice. Grandma R requested a sister for her. I decided a blonde in yellow with cherries would be nice & cheery. (Grandma has a thing for cherries)

Clarice's buns were made by braiding three strips of felt then hand sewing them on.

I really love the effect of the braids, they turned out really cute.

 

I started out making a Black Apple Doll three years ago, I made one for a friend's daughter then had to play with the pattern to make my own style doll.

The first doll, from the Black Apple pattern is in purple. I made the brunette in blue for a silent auction and I sold Poppy on WhoopdWhoop.

 

This time I used fabric for the skin instead of felt, I thought it gave a nice smooth effect. The pony tails are two layers of felt sewn together this time, not stuffed - as in the blue dressed doll.

 

I enjoyed making this doll and wish I could see Grandma's reaction when she recieves her doll, I know she will love the doll and appreciates the time, energy, and love that I put into her.

 

 

I hope everyone is having a good night and sorry I haven't posted lately, I am so far behind in posting; I'll try to get caught up this week.

 

Blessed Be, Alyssa

 

 

 

Pajama Eater

Last year I got Jodi's (of Sew Fearless) Pajama Eater pattern but never got around to sewing any creatures up as gifts for Xmas.

In trying to tackle my pattern stash for PatternReview.com I pulled this out and got it sewn up for D. I haven't decided if it will be kept for an Xmas gift or be given early for the beginning of Kindergarten next month. I used remnants (of course) of flannel and a blue cotton so it is pretty cuddly. B was with me in the sewing room while I was finishing this up, she was a bit disturbed by the idea of it "eating" pajamas so at least I know not to make her one :)!

The pattern went together smoothly and turned out cute! I think D will like it. I am thinking my nephew will be getting something similar for Xmas, an easy gift that he might use.

So, yes I am trying to get a jump on Xmas gift creating, anyone else?

Blessed Be, Alyssa

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