Fiber Arts by Judi Wellnitz

Raggedy Ann - in all her glory!

She's done! I'm going to have a hard time giving this one away because I think she's adorable. I love making dolls that make me smile every time I look at them and this Raggedy Ann certainly does that!

What to add to my last entry? The clothes went together well although I had to really visualize what was what from the pattern. The written directions were hard to figure out. For instance for the bodice it said - cut fabric on doubled folded fabric and sew 1/4 edge, sew 2 inches then sew neck. Huh? I'm not very good at clothes and it took me a while to figure it out. Finally I just looked at the pieces and figured out what to sew on my own.

Oh - the embroidery was easy even if the fabric wasn't as soft as it used to be. I was surfing the net and found that the Raggedy Ann doll makers refer to their girls as 'crunchy' or 'crusty' - so I guess the Raggedy IS supposed to feel like it does.

Another new thing was to use a stencil brush to blush the cheeks. Supposed to use the dry brush technique but I guess I didn't get enough paint off for the first cheek - the second one came out better. I'll know for next time.

This is another of my Hope dolls - she has two strands of beads hanging from the middle flower on her dress. One strand says Hope and the other says Courage. It's for a friend with breast cancer. My hope for this year is that I don't have to make any more of these dolls - it's the third one in a year.

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Raggedy-closeup

Posted by judi at January 1, 2006 3:23 PM

Comments

Totally awesome Judi, yuppers she is a heart breaker and will be ahrd to let go of.

Posted by: Sandra Corson-walker at January 2, 2006 12:40 AM

Hey, Jude! She's by far cuter than some of the original Raggedy Anns! I like the way her little eyes look as tho' they're really focused on the person looking at her - it makes her look even more huggable! And I hope the next one you make is just for FUN tho' I know your friend will love you for your thoughtfulness!

Posted by: kai at January 2, 2006 2:09 AM

Hi Judi: Love her! Her outfit turned out so cute. Love her hair too. I hope you never have to make another HOPE Doll, though. Just make them for fun.

Posted by: Betty at January 2, 2006 5:06 AM

Hi Judi,
Just dropping by to Wish You a Happy New Year.

Posted by: shashi at January 2, 2006 8:09 AM

What an adorable Raggedy Anne. She would be so easy to love.

Forgot how much fun it is to make these little gals.

Keep up the good work

Posted by: Rose at January 2, 2006 11:24 AM

Hi Judi,
She is adorable. I loved reading your first day adventure with her. Made me laugh and remember my own coffee dyeing experience. I can see the hope that this doll will bring your friend. You did a great job.

Posted by: Kathi at January 2, 2006 3:03 PM

What IS it about rag dolls?? Makes me want to make "huggable" of my own. (No, no, no... must remember "no new projects"... ack!) She's wonderful Judi!

Posted by: JudiA at January 2, 2006 6:59 PM

As always Judi You are an inspiration!! Good to be able to go on line again and see all these wonderful things Hope your New Year continues to be a great one in all ways and hoooope I can stay well enough just to visit !!!!!!!

Posted by: jan at January 2, 2006 7:16 PM

She is adorable

Posted by: Shashi at January 3, 2006 7:08 AM

Love her.. She turned out great!!!!!!
Cannot wait to see more prim dolls from you.

Posted by: Natalie at January 5, 2006 3:30 AM

She is beautiful and I love her! I used to make RaggedyAnne dolls in high school to sell. The teachers loved them and I wondered what kind of crazy adults would play with dolls. I guess it just goes to show that what comes around, goes around!
VBG,
Kathy

Posted by: Kathy White at January 10, 2006 5:19 PM

Art Dolls

Raggedy Ann - in all her glory!