Will you respect me in the morning?
Dec 31st, 2007 ... it's been a good year
Altered art - charm swap #3
A broken ankle
Look what was under my tree !
A new photo album
The Fantasy Chair - in some of it's glory
New Classes on Doll Street
I've never been .... normal ....
Classes
Dolls
Dolls for Sale
Fabric Art
Free Patterns
Paper & Altered Art
Patterns for Sale
Plush toys
Random Thoughts
Tutorials
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
May 2005
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
December 2004
November 2004
Ask The Crafter
Doll Street Dreamers
Lisa's Heaven
Joggles
Fiber Fantasies
Tech Support
Parenting Blog
Dave's Business Blog
Class is over :<
You don't realize just how much energy you expend when you spend three days in classes. After all, all you do is sit, you listen, and then you create. But it's draining. We finished class early because Barbara realized everyone was getting tired. After I got home I had some supper, sat down to relax and promptly fell asleep. I didn't even unload all my stuff from my car. The doll isn't done but she's within a couple of hours of being finished. This photo shows how much I've got done.
She nearly had arms but I had a couple of blow outs. I am so used to using a high thread count or a batik that I must have trimmed my seam allowance too close on the material I'm using and it didn't stand up to stuffing. I never had a forearm blow before so that was surprising. So I still need to make another pair of arms, wrap her head in ribbon (this is temporary) and attach her tassel, a little bit of embellishing, and she'll be done.
Oooo - I am absolutely DROOLING over this doll, Judi! She doesn't even NEED arms to be lovely. I'm serious. I love everything about her! I thought the fabric was beautiful BEFORE it was an outfit. But now that I see it as her attire, I am in awe that you were able to visualize how it would look and put it together. The effect is RICH. I LOVE that color combo! Because I work in yarns so much, I can look in a shop and imagine various yarns made into garments. But I'm a novice with fabric. I SEE beautiful material, yet still can't begin to visualize it as anything other than what it is - fabric. YOU are OBVIOUSLY no novice, my friend! If you ever put her up for sell, I want first chance at her!!!! I'd say your weekend was a SUCCESS! Hugs!
Posted by: kai at May 17, 2005 11:10 AMHer face looks so much more delicate now that you have painted it. I love the curve of her mouth. What kind of clay did you use for her face?
Posted by: melisa at May 17, 2005 3:04 PMDrool, Drool!! She is gorgeous can't wait to see her finished.
Posted by: Sandy CW at May 17, 2005 5:00 PMWow, rock on!! I had my doubts when I saw the purple and orange swatches (I loathe orange) but what you have done is to die for! I envy you your artistic vision - your doll is wonderful.
Kathy
She's lovely.
Posted by: Kate at May 18, 2005 5:43 AMHey Judy
Good on you girl. She is looking great. You did such a great job on her sculpture. It was such a fun class. You guys were just the bestest!!
Heard from Kris and Maggie.
I hope you get your doll done soon and enjoy her.
Make another sculpture soon so it stays with you.
Hope we play dolls again together!
thaks for having me!!!
Hugs
Barbara WIllis
Make your own version of Judi's dolls.
Many patterns available!
