So thurday I got to work on Audrey's little doll from the Alicia Paulson book, Stitched In Time. As you've read--- my sewing machine and I are approaching eachother very cautiously, but for the most part, there were no big disasters. I finished up the doll on Friday evening, just in time for bedtime. And I'm happy to report that Matilda was a big success!
Audrey seems to think Matilda is very wonderful! She croons "ohhh, piddy!" at her and hugs her tight. She also knows "Mama make" which is good! This doll was obviously a 'mama make' project...do not pay close attention to the seems that don't match up right or the weird hand stitching I had to do on the limbs. But over all, Im happy with how she came out and think Audrey is too.
Next I think I will make a memory quilt out of some of Audrey's old baby clothes that she can't wear any more. Goodness, it is so emotional to clean out a baby's closet! Almost impossible to remember her so little....did she really fit in these things? Also found some newborn size diapers....they are so tiny! It's like she grows an inch and learns a new word every day! She's getting impossibly grown up....But luckily, not too big for rag dolls :)
15 comments:
Well done!!!! She is so gorgeous!!!
hi heather!
oh what a special doll you made! it will be a wonderful keepsake and memory for her. that is true love. she is so lucky to have such an amazing mom!
xo
melissa
I've decided you are my new white mommy. Make me a doll.
-T.
WONDERFUL work! I love her. You did such a great job....
That little doll is precious oh and the one you made too. Really great sewing I love it.
Hehe, I made them both! ;)
That looks so sweet! What a lucky little lady to have a "Mama make".
Mahala
How adorable!
Love the doll - makes me want to dig out my sewing machine:)
Audrey is adorable!
That came out really cute, Heather. I'm still learning to be friends with my machine, too.
It was nice to see you again on Saturday!
both adorable. My girls are not so little anymore. Wonderful job!
Heather, I love Matilda. The love/hate relationship with our sewing machine is always going to be there. There have been times when sewing was my main focus - drapes, dolls, clothing accessories. All it takes it a loose back stitch or broken needle, I will put her back in the closet for years. I can honestly say I am a good time friend with my sewing machine - only like her when she is giving a great performance.
How sweet! I've been meaning to get that book too. :) You're such a good Mom, Heather...Audrey is very lucky!
Mere
Matilda is so beautiful! I wish I had a little girl to make cute little dolls for.
But I want a doll made from YOU! Ugh. Haha.
-T.
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