Winifred was my last finish for August. She is a 'Country Keepsakes' doll and I made most of her at a doll making day at Cottage on the Hill in Jan. I had my mum and my 7yr old dd with me that day. JessieGirl helped to stuff both my doll and my mums doll. Prior to attending I had decided that Winifred would become JessieGirls birthday present later in the year, a lovely surprise for her. She has had her birthday now and LOVES the doll.
Instead of knitting a scarf as per the pattern I used felt, and this gorgeous dragonfly button to resemble a brooch. I also got to use the new rose maker (Clover products) that I bought recently at Cottage on the Hill to make the rose for the hat. It was easy to use and I will deinfately use it again.
To draw Winifred's face I used a pigma pen and pencils that I purchased years ago from Katkins Designs. Having followed Karlene's guidelines for creating faces previously helped me alot when it came to drawing Winifred's face.
Her shoes are painted on but I didn't make stockings for her as the skirt is more than long enough to reach to the tops of her boots.
The buttons on her jacket are just stunning, but I wasn't able to get a clear close up of these.Must remember to ask mum if she has finished her doll yet......
16 comments:
She is beautiful...a treasured friend for Jessiegirl...love the "brooch"
Your doll looks wonderful. Love the idea of a button for a brooch. Hugs, Jeanette
Winifred is beautiful. I love Country Keepsakes' dolls.
Oh Bec she is just beautiful! great job!
she is darling!
Bec she is beautiful!! Your daughter will love her!
She's gorgeous!! You've done a great job Bec :o)!
Hugs,
Joy :o)
She is so beautiful and the face just gorgeous..I have a few doll patterns but every time I look at them they seem too hard to make, maybe one day...
Sylvia F
Dont you just love the things that help make sewing easier...the rose looks great (along with the rest of the doll!!). I love the use of felt for the scarf too - thinking outside of the box...I tend to be a stickler and then get soo frustrated when I can't find things to match!!
Not surprised that Jessiegirl love it - it's beautiful!
;o) Wendy B
What a great doll , love her !
Aww, she's a real cutey, Bec!!
Lucky Jessie, Winifred is lovely. It is nice to make something different for a change.
Oh she's so cute!! I made my first doll this Summer and am taking another class in a couple of weeks they're sooo fun!!
Kiddo.....Winifred is so gorgeous...and I love your sewing machine cover...
Gorgeous ... I love her sweet face.
So who's the proud owner of Winnie? She's gorgeous :^)
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