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I was looking at some blogs the other day and saw some posts that had works in progress and just from looking at them I learned a lot. So, I thought I would post my latest WIP. This doll was started over two years ago (cringe) and she is slowly telling me what she needs. This is the first time I tried putting imagery on the skirt section (I've been calling it skirt-scaping). First I traced the body on fabric and machine appliqued the green grass fabric and tree trunks on it, then sewed, stuffed and closed it.
I always embroider the face on another piece of fabric and applique it on to the head. Here you can see the face in progress. I used variegated thread for most of the face, something I've never done before. I'm not sure about the way it turned out, I may go into it with more solid colors to even it out a bit. The idea was for the face to be the sun shining down on the field.
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The embroidery on the skirt was done after the piece was stuffed. The tree leaves are detached buttonhole stitches, a form of stumpwork and the sheep are french knots.
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The bodice is made with continuous rows of blanket stitch and the sleeves are crocheted. I am testing out twisted cord as a finish for the bodice neck and waist.
I always embroider the face on another piece of fabric and applique it on to the head. Here you can see the face in progress. I used variegated thread for most of the face, something I've never done before. I'm not sure about the way it turned out, I may go into it with more solid colors to even it out a bit. The idea was for the face to be the sun shining down on the field.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNiLkugEH2hGwDO6-UUQrndQeDfT39IqGX7_tVbBgirQjJo6WKhpHZe0QupwZ3TrD1C6CTjyVZuqENpdAiqTh_yBUvz_I5qaxlkZzJ7LV_FEejifWe1bEASAh_nVGkSB7z8NfpaIPMTww/s320/face+in+progress.jpg)
The embroidery on the skirt was done after the piece was stuffed. The tree leaves are detached buttonhole stitches, a form of stumpwork and the sheep are french knots.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXJovsH3W7NN-rgC384r1bbnftJxgqGoSYprYBr4tmASWTAAZFBaQ-IJq_k5_IASBJzMy7nt7nbMDnNS_XRdnO3i2rS1OYINVXHSnhX5rZrgLkqcH5bxwpaA2p6r1SdkGDe0W5-nbZ8E/s320/sheep+girl+skirt.jpg)
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The bodice is made with continuous rows of blanket stitch and the sleeves are crocheted. I am testing out twisted cord as a finish for the bodice neck and waist.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIRGVWlK-B6ABfdbA62RIwjLrgh8fUF2IcQLyz5V7z4AuRfHmDDuahyphenhyphen14R4zWNza6Qye5DATlr1IcsyZV7pWFPgk4heHZF12bY5AzDyaRY_PoTo_qA9kCk_dgF190C99w2qiM2hZYUF9c/s320/waist+detail.jpg)
I know I have further to go, but I don't think it will take another two years. I'll post it when it is finished!
4 comments:
She's beautiful! I would never have thought of putting a scene on her skirt! Love her.
Cheers
MA
I have seen this doll in person and it is wonderful
I LOVE that skirt! How original!
this is looking lovely! i'd love to see her all done!
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