This Doll...

...needs her hair. I now have two options, perhaps three. I have a vibrant green feather boa that could look like fluffy hair; I have a multi-shaded lime green tibetan lamb plate that could be curly hair; I have a pure white lamb plate, so she could have white hair or white hair with tips, etc.

What do you think? Would you like to see the head with the options and give me some opinions?

Flowers, Fabrics & Body Parts

No sooner did I finish Starchild, than I went to the fabric shop for a couple of supplies, and bright lime-ish green jumped into my consciousness and insisted on becoming a doll. She danced and waved in my line of vision, and I simply had no choice. Things are moving along quickly, but I'm still a little disappointed because I'm taking two online classes, participating in a journal page swap, and I have four UFOs in the treehouse (UFO = unfinished objects).

Obviously, this color was in the artistic awareness of others this month. My monthly swap packet from my friend Phyllis arrived, and there was a green mesh drawstring bag, in exactly the same green I've been using. Yesterday, I received my copy of "Odd Ball Charm," the zine done by Alma Stoller, and there was a packet of foil lined green beads - exactly the right color! The peppermint colored mohair locks are not quite what I had in mind, but I put the cluster in the photo for now.Isn't it wild how those colors all came from different places and worked so well? I bought the body cotton from Joggles, and used my very favorite stamp (also purchased at Joggles) to put the tree pattern on the body parts. The dyed green velvet and green mohair are also from Joggles, the beads and mesh bag I've mentioned already, and the two sparkly party fabrics came from the trip to Joann's.

Speaking of colors working well, look at these shots of some of our deck plants:

We bought this passionflower last week, but haven't decided on a permanent location yet. Right now, I'm just happy to watch this gorgeous plant bloom. And this color combo (above)! I just thought it was so pretty when I noticed the layer of colors and texture.
Dark leaves and bright colors (above). Pretty colors, in such simple flowers.
A lone lavender blossom, highlighted against the weathered wood.

Testing a pattern - The Stump Sisters

I'm in the process of testing a pattern for Judi W. I've spent the bulk of my time so far reading and re-reading the instructions and being a PITA to Judi. I finally began cutting, layout, and some construction on Saturday evening. Last night I was able to get enough of the body put together that I could stuff while watching "24." This is a view of the front:

These are the views of the side, before I got the bottom fully rounded. Kind of a cute little pointy bottom, no? When I took the photos, the shoulders weren't packed yet, nor was the neck stuffed.

Also, last night, I sewed the head and hands, but have yet to stuff and complete them. And, with this voluptous figure, I have to add an enhanced bosom!

This doll has gone together easily, and even the finely detailed hands have been a pleasure to work with. I can't wait to get back to her this evening. I have already picked up two new tips from Judi's pattern which I will incorporate into future dollmaking.