This ugly doll has a bit of a story.
The pattern started out as a witch doll. I don't do witches, so I was just going to make her as a mean old lady.
I got her stuffed and coffee stained, then when I went to put it together, it just didn't look right to me. I was going to cut it open and take out the stuffing to reuse. Then, I thought I'd just reshape what is now her head, which was supposed to be her neck according to the pattern.
I cut open the bottom and started to take out the stuffing, then I thought,,,,,,maybe I could use it as it is, since the top part is more narrow than the bottom. So,,,,,,,I drew on a face, needle sculpted the nose and mouth and went on from there.
The short arms and legs were originally supposed to be attached at the bottom of a dress and the sleeves, which is why they're so short. I decided to just attach them to the "body" and have a short, stumpy doll.
The red bird was for a snowman pattern. I made the snowman and the bird over a year ago, but never finished it. The bodice fabric has cardinals on it, and I remembered that I had that cardinal in a bag of odds and ends that I had made. I sewed the blonde sheep's wool on, then perched the bird on top and I liked it! I put a few stitches on to attach the bird to the doll's head, so it won't be flying away. :)
When she was all done, I liked her! She's ugly, but I like her and I'm hoping someone else will too!
If you like extreme primitive and ugly dolls, click on the close up and check out her listing~~~
I think today may be our last snow day for awhile. The sun is shining and it's actually a bit warmer today. School has been out all week, but I think the vacation may be over!
Yay for Friday ~Where the Week Went ~Spring Cleaning ~Woodshop Creations
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“Spring is in the Air”
And Spring Cleaning is on my Agenda.
It feels so good to let the fresh air and sunshine in,
And clear all dust bunnies and cobwebs ...
1 comment:
OMGosh! She looks like my fourth grade teacher Mrs. Korting. I like her! She's not ugly, she's unique:) Good save Doreen. Hugs~Carol
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