4.08.2009

for the love of Hazel... shhhh it's a surprise.

I took part of the day off today to make my niece Hazel a much overdue Birthday Gift. She's been all about dolls lately, so I thought I would try my hand at making a rag doll. It wasn't until I started working that I remembered my Grandmother taught me how to sew one afternoon, and our first project was a rag doll. I wish I could lay my hands on that long lost project. I remember her being quite "folkie" in a blue gingham dress, but I can't seem to remember what her face ended up looking like. Ohhh well, just thinking of that day and the pleasure a project like this brought both then and now seems enough.


Thanks to the work of these ladies, which helped to get me thinking about what I wanted my doll to look like.
Loobylu
Le Train Fantome
The Black Apple
Laura Normandin
Check out each of their work to see why the art of simple dolls is making a comeback!

8 comments:

  1. Oh she's wonderful! Hazel Will love it! Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs, Lisa

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  2. No way?! I won't tell her, I promise——assuming it's for my lil' nut! you're my favorite sister.

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  3. she is lovely, so very you as well..your niece is very lucky!
    i couldn't be more flattered to be on the list above, thank you for the mention x

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  4. You are so talented! Hazel is wonderful, as are ALL of your amazing creations!

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  5. As a dollmaker myself, I LOVE your evolution collage. I really enjoy your blog and thought I would let you know.

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  6. You did a great job on your dolly.... Hazel is going to love her to bits . :)

    Hugs,

    Theresa

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  7. Your doll is so lovely and quite charming. I am sure she will be very well loved.

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  8. great doll Jen, and Hazel is a darling!! I too have a secret rag-doll obsession.. many waylaid dolly projects on my shelf for a few years (gasp!). Lazy me. your dolls face looks authentically vintage!

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