Thursday, February 4, 2010
Dolly
As part of my NYP (NY Project) I had to replicate the doll in the photo on the right. I made a muslin doll first, then dressed her in rose bud flannel and covered that with sheer fabric. Her hat is from a cotton fabric in rose buds print. I used marking pen for facial features, as it looked like that is what was used in the photo. This is an old childhood doll that was much loved. I mimicked the stitching around head and hat, and even the sewn up tears on the outfit. All the clothing were sewn on the doll by hand. I see a little rose bud on the photo on the top of the hat and know I have one here somewhere just like it. So will sew it to the top of hat when found. Not sure if I should try again for a fatter doll. What do you think? This will be sewn to the whole art quilt so can't be too big.
I think the doll is the perfect size, any bigger would make it too bulky I think. How sweet to design one from the picture of a cherished toy. Your NY friend will love it, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteSince the picture of the original doll is blown up it might look a little plumper. I think your doll looks fine.
ReplyDeleteI think yours is perfect for the quilt and will become a cherished treasure! Beautiful work, Lynn!
ReplyDeleteLynn That is AMAZING.. Truely amazing. What an Artist you have turned out to be. I think I would leave it as is...it might be to big other wise.... I think it is perfect as is. wow.
ReplyDeleteshe is exactly the same, and perfect in my eyes. thanks so much for the boifday wishes.
ReplyDeleteso cute! and it's hard to tell size, etc. from both your picture and the original so that part is up to you ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat is the NY Project? I can't find where you told us about that before. I think it's fine the way it is. Very sweet.
ReplyDeleteKelly the NYP or New York Project is a commissioned art quilt I am doing. NY because the person who hired me is from NY.
ReplyDeleteThanks all for your feedback. Much appreciated.
I think it's a good size, too much and it would lose shape, very clever work
ReplyDeleteNice doll. It's very cute and looks the right size to me. Great work.
ReplyDeleteShe turned out just darling!!!!! Cute little girl dolly! I wouln't change a thing!!!
ReplyDeleteI just contacted a sewing group at a church and they meet monthly. Currently they are sewing a clown doll (their mentor for this project is 99 years old)!!!...that sounds fun to me, so I may go...but they only meet monthly! This clown will be a long time in the making!!! LOL! Will you show a pic of your finished quilt with dolly attached???
Julie, how fun to be in a sewing group with someone 99 yrs young!
ReplyDeleteOf course you will see the whole art quilt when done with dolly attached. This one is going to take a while. It's my first ever "slow quilt". ;-)