It has been ages since I posted. I have been supper busy with our Great Granddaughter. She is 21months old now and such a joy to us.I have also have been struggling with some health issues. But when you get to be my age the aches and pains and problems start happening. I am offically turning 65 in July! I have been depressed a bit about this milestone. It started when I got my social security card in the mail. Getting all the parts of medicare taken care of was a nightmare but we have accomplished the feat.
A month or so back I was playing around in my studio and was in a creative mood but did not want to start anything complicated so I cut out a stump body shape and got busy. I wanted to use a color I usually do not use so the orange and green fabric jumped out at me. Thus Sunny was born. Clay face, metal charms for hands and beads and lace were added for embellishment. She is not in perfect proportions but I like her anyway!
I also made a simple doll from a Mirim Gourley pattern. I did make adjustments to the pattern however. I reduced the arm pattern and next time I make her I will reduce the legs and feet. The arms and feet on this pattern are huge. I used some antique lace for her collar and apron and merino wool for her hair. Her head piece is part of a broken antique brooch.You can see Sunny and Olivia on our doll club blog http://indyclothdollmakers.blogspot.com/
A couple of weeks ago our doll club took a class from Annie Hesse,we made her Garden party doll with a beaded face. We had a blast and all the doll turned out wonderful. If you go to our doll club blog you can see the unfinished dolls. See them here: http://indyclothdollmakers.blogspot.com/
My doll Annie Hesse doll is finished and as soon as I can get a decent picture of her I will post her here. I am photography challenged and need to get a tent to photograph my dolls in.
I am off on Sunday to go to Columbus Ohio to visit AFIC. It was not in my budget to attend the conference but am going on visitors day to see all the exhibits and vist friends. Cannot wait!
That's all the news for now. Take care and will post about my AFIC Visit next week!
2 comments:
Nita so sorry to hear that you have been under the weather but I hope you are feeling much better. If you are creating then that means you definitely are on the way up. Look forward to seeing your doll
Hope you are feeling better. Was good seeing you at AFIC.
Love & Hugs
Fran
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