I started making a group of girls back in August before I went to Chicago. I actually thought 2 of them were finished- enough to take them to Chicago with me. But, really, they didn’t feel done. I brought them home and they’ve been sitting in my studio, waiting for a little love.
Finally a sweetie that I am calling Spring girl… even though I know it is October. Maybe she is Australian!
She looks like she is dressed for the first lovely day in Spring when it is so sunny but actually still pretty darn cold.
Her skirt is made from some of my favorite Liberty fabric.
She has a tiny blank sketchbook in her bag.
She is adorable! I love her outfit and her picketbook is just right. She should give your male dolls some competition.
Really cute, Mimi! I went to New Zealand about 14 years ago in October, and I have to tell you it was the weirdest thing I’d ever seen watching the cutest trio of kids walking down the street in Halloween costumes (I think a witch, a cowboy, and a dog) amid tulips and other spring blooms. Coming from California, the seasonal change in N.Z. really threw me for a loop. Your girl is a great Australian for October. Super idea. :)
Love the sketchbook! And the purse. Your people have such personality.
She is lovely, and I think you might be right, she might be Australian, she is wearing our colours!
In spite of our flag, our national colours are Green and Gold, (worn by our sporting teams) inspired by our national floral emblem – The Golden Wattle.
http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/symbols/flora.cfm
Your dolls are always a delight, I enjoy looking at each new one you create.
I love her, and I love that you think she might be from where it is springtime now!
Ah, she’s lovely and dreaming of the Spring time!
Marvelous! A spring breeze lifting her hair. Cotton and wool–and youthful hope.
Exquisite combo of pattern, color, texture.