bag doll so far
Here she is, sitting in the kitchen. She is not done yet. Her wig is not finished, just pinned on. I’m thinking about a hat. There were a few other things in the bag that I haven’t used. I’m still thinking about them. I don’t have to use them but it would be fun to use it all…
I really struggled to get the center opening of the vest and the cross-over of the coat to match up. I put lace around the collar but it doesn’t really show here.
the coat button- it was part of my bag.
The vest and the lining of the coat-
sleeves and lace at the wrist-
Here she is with my hand which may give you some scale. Also, little buttons on the sweater.
One of the challenges was how to make the layers close, without having too much bulkiness in the center with buttons, snaps, overlaps, etc. I decided to butt the edges of the sweater and make loop buttonholes. Same with the vest, except I used hooks.
Here are the shoes-
Since I’m not quite sure what else I want to do and I have another project pressing, I’ve started on something else… But really, I will try to finish this and not get completely distracted!
February 5th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Gorgeous doll. I love the colors of the fabrics. That was definitely a nice bag full of goodies.
February 5th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
She is lovely beyind all compare, but what I focus on is those tiny sweater buttons!
February 5th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Mimi, this doll is exquisite!!
February 5th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Oh Mimi! The details! She is lovely and truly a work of art.
February 5th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
well, jan beat me to the word exquisite, but that is exactly what i thought when i saw her. beautiful.
February 5th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
It’s hard to know what to say, except that she’s exceptional. The attire is just wonderful.
February 5th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Delightful!
February 6th, 2007 at 1:38 am
oh she is sensational! Her face, the clothes, the hair… really amazing
February 6th, 2007 at 2:22 am
this is the most wonderfull doll I’ve ever seen! She is BEAUtiful!!!! I love her face, her hair, her clothes, her shoes, her everything! This is ART!! She is a goddess!!
Thank you for showing this to the world!
February 6th, 2007 at 6:41 am
Doll is fabulous!!
February 6th, 2007 at 10:29 am
I think she is absolutely awesome! What a wonder bag of goodies you got. Everything goes so well together. You are a wonderful artist to put this doll to gether so beautifully.
February 6th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Exquisite!
February 6th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Oh, Mimi, as always - YOU ARE THE BEST! She is absolutely wonderful!
February 6th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Really great attention to detail! The shoes are so sweet. Aren’t you glad you went back to this project!
February 6th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Looking great!
February 6th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
She is just perfect.
February 6th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Well, I wanted to say simply beautiful - but there’s nothing simple about it. I just love her!
February 6th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
MiMi- This is a beautiful doll! I love the fabrics together! How lucky to have such a nice bag of textures to work with! I like how it makes you stretch- I would never have used big drapery trim like that but it looks simply fabulous! Makes me want to try a few different directions. Love the tibetian Lambswool hair too! I once had a friend who made cats from them- they were so life-like! I love your stuff and am hoping I can get a postcard of yours someday! I have fallen in love with several of those little faces! So sweet! I love the cards too! They would be so sweet framed! I’ll be back on payday!
Kim
February 6th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
That is incredibly fabulous. And I want an outfit just like that!
February 7th, 2007 at 8:45 am
Although it was a lovely collection in that bag, what you have done with the contents is amazing. I never get tired of looking at your work!
Stay warm!
February 9th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Mimi,
She is wonderful. I especially like the shoes!
:)
Dawn
February 18th, 2007 at 9:06 am
Grüße aus Deutschland… Sie/er sieht aus wie der Kleine Prinz von Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Sehr schön!
Greetings from Germany… She/he looks like the Little Prinz from Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Very beautiful!
Have a nice Day
Mücke
November 17th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
What a true labor of love! Loved seeing your thinking process as you took this journey. Thank you.