I'm Entering The 2013 Cloth Doll Challenge On Doll Net Market.

Lacey Rose has been submitted in the 2013 cloth doll challenge by The Doll Net Market. 

This is my second time entering since 2010.

She is made from a vintage pattern that is out of print called "The Little Nurse". I found this pattern on the internet for free about two years ago.

I will post the link for voting as it becomes available. I will very much appreciate your support when it's time to vote.

I am finishing up the last felt doll pattern so you can finally have an opportunity to win a pattern of your choice.

THIS WAS THE WORK IN PROGRESS

I only used a toothpick taped to a skewer to paint the face using acrylic paint.

These other items I used to highlight the face.

I sealed the face using this sealer.

I added eyelids for eyelashes that I purchased in my local beauty supply store.

This is the pattern for the pantaloons.

I'm Still Here!

I've been really busy re-decorating my apartment and building a work space in a section of my living room.

I also took some time off to re-define my purpose for creating and re-building my spiritual faith. For those that have been following me earlier in my blog journey knows that I experience anxiety and it has been more frequent than usual. Don't worry I stay positive and I'm determined to move forward no matter what.

I deeply apologize for taking more than usual time in listing the Bunka doll pattern for the speedy giveaway that you've been looking forward to. 

I am just about done with my new work space and am looking forward to sharing the new ideas I have in the making and doing more giveaways especially the freebies. 

Thank you all for continuing to follow this blog and welcome to the new followers. I sincerely appreciate you and I will continue to show my gratitude with freebies and speedy giveaways.

Thank You!

Mother And Child Felt Doll Pattern/Free Dolly Felt Doll Pattern

Mommy measures 6 1/4" high and child measures 5 1/8" inches high when completed. The Child has her own dolly to play with and I'm gifting you with the dolly pattern for you to download and make for free.

The pattern is now available to purchase on my etsy shop or on my blog...to shop here just scroll down and it's on the right hand side bar.

I may take longer than usual to post because I have a mood disorder [anxiety]... I get really fatigued so I pace myself when I create. So I apologize for the long wait to my followers. 

I have one more pattern to finish before the speedy giveaway. I've been waiting to, the Bunka Japanese doll in felt.

Enjoy Making The Dolly!

Read instructions below then
download the pattern here.

Materials Needed
felt [color of your choice] embroidery floss or sewing thread [color of your choice], fabric or tacky glue, scissors of course, and maybe some embellishments like 1/8" wide ribbon, a small flower. or micro buttons.

Create eyes with a french knot and a few straight stitches for eyelashes.

Make a V stitch for mouth.

Stitch the shoulders of the dress.

Whip stitch using two floss strands or three sewing threads around the body...stuff the arm and leg at this point.

Stuff the second leg at this point.

Stuff the second arm at this point.

Finally stuff the head and stitch it closed.

Whip stitch the sides of the dress.

Take some embroidery floss and sew it on top of the dolly's head.

Sew the hair around middle to bottom of the head.

Separate the hair in two parts and tie with a ribbon.

Glue a bow on the dress.

Happy Crafting!

Tutorial on how to make the eyes and mouth/Jazzy The Jazz Dancer New Felt Doll

Jazzy The Jazz Dancer inspired by my niece [pictured below] who has been in dance school since she's was about 5 years of age. She is now 13 years old.

Jazzy the jazz dancer measures 7 3/4" measures high when completed. She's available here on my blog as a pattern for sale or on my etsy shop...to shop here just scroll down and it's on the right hand side bar.

 I'm currently making the Mother And child felt doll pattern and the Bunka Doll [Japanese] felt doll pattern. I'm like a chicken without it's head going bonkers because I have so many other idea's install for creating more felt doll patterns and new cloth doll patterns that's it's giving me too much of a rush...I need to lay down for a moment...Whooo, focus, focus, focus...

Get ready for another speedy giveaway when I finish the mother and child/bunka doll felt pattern. You'll have the honors of picking a pattern of your choice for the first seven followers and guests who enters.

I have reduces the prices on all my patterns for many to enjoy making them.

My 13 year old niece name Jazzell. She looks more like me than she does my sister. I so love her.

A sneak peak at Mother And Child felt doll pattern. This is the mother.


Tutorial On Making The Face.

Make your markings for the eyes nose and mouth. Using two strands of embroidery floss or three strands of sewing thread back stitch the eyelid and then add your eyelashes.

Stitch a V for the eyes.

Fill in the eyes with small whip stitch stitches with two strands of floss or three strands of sewing thread.

 With two white floss strands make french knots or a different stitch you desire.

Nose - Use two floss strands or three strands of sewing thread and just make a small straight stitch across.

Mouth - Use two floss strands or three strands of sewing thread back stitch the mouth in a slight arch.

  Stitch a V for the bottom lip and just fill in with small stitches [see picture below]. 

 

 I told you it was easy. 

Enjoy!

 

 

WIP/Meia The Balllerina Felt Doll Pattern

Meia The Ballerina was inspired by a beautiful little girl name Meia age 3 1/2 who loves to dance and be on stage, and is awaiting to be registered in dance class pictured below.

Meia The Ballerina felt doll pattern is jointed at the elbows and knees and measures 7 3/4" high when completed. Her hair is simply embroidery floss wrapped around a dowel with styling gel...how easy is that. As a gift from me to you I will post a short picture tutorial on how to make the eyes and mouth so you can see how easy it is to make.

She's available here on my blog as a pattern for sale or on my etsy shop . I"m also creating Jazzy The Jazz Dancer inspired by my 13 year old niece who has been in dance school from the age of 5 years old. I will post a picture of my lovely niece who thinks she's so grown. A Bunka doll in felt [Japanese doll] and a mother daugther felt doll is also in progress. So get ready for another speady giveaway when I have all the felt doll patterns completed, then you'll have a choice of choosing a pattern...this is so much fun keeping everyone in suspense.

 Isn't she just adorable. She is the great-granddaughter to a close friend of mine.

Little House And The Fairy Felt Pattern

This is the latest addition to the felt family.

The House measures about 5 5/8 inches high, 4 3/16 inches depth, and 5 5/8 Inches wide when completed. The lovely fairy doll is only 4 inches tall when completed. Although this appears to be intricate it's really simple to make. It's available here on my blog to purchase or on my etsy shop.

I have a lovely Ballerina and Jazz Dancer felt doll in the making.

All the furniture and doll fits nicely inside for storage.

Wooden Dollhouse Is Coming Along

I've hand-painted the door, leaves, flowers,and bricks thus far.

I'll be working on the interior when I complete the exterior.

This lovely wood was made by A. Peter Lugo a very dear and close friend of mine. He asked me to hand-paint it for his daughter Camille.

I also hand-painted this for his granddaughter who's is graduating from High School.