3 basic rag dolls

I decided to go back to basics, where I started. Rag dolls.

Making the patterns, then the sewing and finishing the doll Is something I still enjoy.

I have done several dolls, and small cloth toys, in the last 2 years, the latest are 3 rag dolls with embroidered faces , hair and shoes.

 I was inspired by Ann Saterstrom of slow stitch toys on etsy. She has some really precious rag dolls.

I have finished these dolls and clothes  

 
The first of the 3 ,I made, I used vintage linen napkins.

The muslin dress needs embroidery but that will wait as I am wall papering my kitchen.

 I will do some stitching on it later when I need a hand work project. Maybe even wait till spring so I can stitch while sitting on my screen porch.

The last has a vintage dresser scarf as her dress. 

It is cold here in Iowa----- but only 49 days till the first day of spring. 

I always think I need winter to really appreciate spring.

My doll room is full but I will keep making dolls -----because I still can. 

I need joy in my life, and making dolls has always done that. 

I pray for all who are ill and have lost loved ones. Blessing Judy J.

 I finished a kit purchased from Susan Fosnot. 

I made the 3rd rag doll ready for embroidery. 

Hilde got new toys. I saw inspiration pictures on pinterest and had to try making them. i am happy with the results.

Apron done

 One more thing for Hilde

Dress done.

 Her dress was a challenge. I made the pattern to big. But it turned out just fine with some adjustments.

She is modeling a bonnet and a knit cap.

She needs a coat and a matching hat.

More progress

 Hilde is her name.

Her wig is done. It was quite a process.

Her underclothes I did yesterday. I used the book,The dolls dressmaker by Venus Dodge.

Dress pattern to big . I will take it apart and cut to fit.

Her socks I bought at an Amish county store.

Her shoes I, recently, found at an antique store.

She is so cute in person. Makes me smile.

More work on the KK doll. 

I have never made a wig like this before. All just by trial and error. I watched many videos and used parts from several to make this wig.

I had sewn several of the wefts on but took them off to get a center part. 

I am now waiting for the glue to dry. Instead of sewing on the sets I am going to glue them on then style the wig.

The wefts are made from yarn. Cut lengths of yarn maybe 14 inches. I took apart the strands then pulled on the end of each strand to make bundles of yarn.

 I sewed eace bundle onto a strip of thin fabric. Sewed with straight stitch small stitches then zig raged over the stitches to make more  secure. Brushed to the yarn bunches with a wire dog brush.

I had to tie the wig cap to the body to keep it in place. Next step coming up.

Her face

 Oil painted her face. 

Waiting for her to dry.

Next step is to work on her lama hair wig.

In the back ground is my inspiration picture.