Firstly, Happy New Year everyone! This is one of the Gingerbread cookies I made this year-
I’ve been busy with family and Holidays and all, and basically feeling kinda lazy but it’s finally time to get back to real life. Here is the last doll I made in 2024.
He is a special order memorial doll and I was honored to be asked to make him.
And also a beautiful lady. Actually 2 ladies and a boar.
Some animals on his arms- sheep, goat, cow.
A beautiful antique glass button on this belt. That white rickrack is antique also.
And here is a close-up of his back-
And 2 friends, hanging out on the sofa.
I got this fabric years ago and uncovered it when I was clearing out/packing up my old studio. It needed to be a circus fellow- A Strongman? A Ring Master? An Elephant tamer? A fully inked Tattooed Man?
Look at all those elephants! He has all the rest of the circus on his arms and back.
A sparkly rickrack belt and an antique glass button.
He is very circus-y.
Very classic toile for this big fellow.
Vintage cotton rickrack, bias tape, and button. Using vintage sewing notions makes me so happy.
And here he is in my studio which is in pretty good shape these days!
He has the same vine fabric for his skin, but different hair, belt, and boots.
And even closer-
I love how his hair came out so here is many photos!
And his beard-
How about a little owl button?
This time it is a blond farmer with suspenders.
Corn on the front, tomato on the back!
He has the classic tattoos.
I was so thrilled when I discovered this fabric! Here is a little peak under his beard-
A vintage metal button.
More on his back.
Well, skeleton tattoos on a man :-)
Bright colors!
These skeletons are having loads of fun.
He also has an antique glass button on his belt.
Can you relate?
This fabric has skeletons enjoying a day in the park and I’d guess it is Victorian or Edwardian era. I gave him an antique button on his belt from that time frame.
