more swaddled babies
The baby dolls were the biggest seller when I did the sale, so now I am making more for the next sale… production. I haven’t done production in a long time and I can’t say I’m loving it. I am feeling stressed and anxious, over tired and like I have way too much to do. Actually a lot of that is holiday related- I think this comes on me every year. So many demands, so many disruptions. But, in the end, I tend to find deadlines inspiring and I am happy with how these babies came out. I played around a bit with the proportions and the pattern. The face is bigger and the body a slightly different shape. It always amazes me how much difference even a slight change in the pattern can make in the end shape. Also, how different the doll can look, depending on the fabric- this is mostly about the stretch and the stuffing.
This first little one is made from an old wool blanket-
I love this vintage ribbon-
This one was a vest from LL Bean in a former life-
I am finally getting to use all the great ribbons I’ve been collecting for so long-
I love this brown ribbon. Both the green fabric and the ribbon were from my mom’s stuff-
And lastly, this little red baby-
I combined several ribbons here-
There is another photo here on Flickr. All of them, together, in the basket.
November 21st, 2006 at 1:35 pm
those babies are so sweet!
November 21st, 2006 at 1:57 pm
Oh, I love these babies even more than the previous ones you made. They look even cuter. I love the green and the red/black one especially.
November 21st, 2006 at 3:26 pm
I can see why those sell so well, they are adorable!
November 22nd, 2006 at 9:12 am
OOOH- so wonderful. I am in love with these- especially the one in the white cap and green blanket. They are marvelous! I adore fulled sweaters beingused to create, and I have to say, I am reminded of my brand-new bebe who loves being swaddled right now. Your designis so perfectly on target. No wonder they do so well!
Sorry about your stress levels- I understand completely- I always ask myself- “what was I thinking?” when I am making, and then feel SOOO much better and feel it was well worth the push when done.
November 22nd, 2006 at 5:16 pm
they are simply beautiful!
:)
November 22nd, 2006 at 8:27 pm
no one could resist giving those a hug! a can see why they are such good sellers. Re the holiday season, it can be stressful, seems to be designed that way, just keep breathing in and out!
November 23rd, 2006 at 10:34 pm
They’re all beautiful, but the green one just did my head in.
November 24th, 2006 at 4:02 pm
ooh! the face on that last one is so-o-o adorable!
November 25th, 2006 at 10:23 pm
*Sigh* The last one is my favourite. They’re so sweet.
November 26th, 2006 at 12:35 pm
these are stunning. such beautiful little babes.
December 3rd, 2006 at 1:05 am
You are so incredibly talented! I love these babies! What an imaginative mind you have!