New Doll for July

I  hope that everyone is enjoying summer and staying cool. We have had some strange weather here in Indy but not as hot as other parts of the country. Well, July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I guess it is because I am very patriotic. Even though I enjoy looking at fireworks it is not what makes the holiday special to me. I am a July baby,  born on the 6th. My grandfather used to tease me and tell me I was almost born a firecracker. Given my red hair and temperament as a child. My red hair has faded and my grandpa is long gone but the 4th of July remains special to me because I love America.
I decided to participate in a challenge on Cloth Doll Artistry. A very special and talented Sherrie N designed a pattern for all of us to use. We were to dress our dolls In Americana costuming. I did not win a prize in the challenge but I loved making the doll. I named her Americus. I am sharing her here with you. Her body fabric is lightly tea dyed. I embroidered on her hair and her little buns are braided Purl Cotton. Her face is done with paint and pencils.

There were 35 dolls in the challenge and they were all adorable. I felt like a winner just by completing my doll. If you are a doll maker and have not joined Cloth Doll Artistry why not hop on over and check it out.