Fiber Arts by Judi Wellnitz

She's done !

With no little help from the ribbon chewing puppy I managed to finish the project from the Barbara Willis class. I'm pretty pleased with her except for one thing - I don't think I like the orange scallop around her neck. I wasn't sure of it when I put it on so I only tied the ribbon in a knot instead of sew or glue it on. I'll give it a few days and see how I feel though. I took two photos of her.

Her head is covered with ribbon bows. I made all the bows first and had them sitting on my desk. As I was attaching them I couldn't find one of the light purple bows, I looked under the doll, I looked on the floor, and then I looked in the other room where the puppy was laying down! Uh oh. This wasn't the first time he'd gotten hold of ribbon meant for this little lady. I managed to save the bow and it isn't any worse for the wear - must have caught him right away. I have to admit the ribbon was still a bit wet when I attached it but there's no little teeth marks! I never manage to see him take things and it's literally right under my nose. She hasn't told me what her name is yet so maybe I can figure a way to add puppies and ribbons to her name.

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This is a closeup of the shoes. I thought they were pretty cool. I cut two motifs out of a piece of lace and they've been dyed lots of times. I didn't like the color the first time I dyed them so every time I dyed or painted they have had another coat of color. They ended up being perfect for the shoes - although the shoes do tend to blend into the color of the skirt.

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Now maybe I will get back to the Crast Test Daughter!

Posted by judi at June 7, 2005 6:58 PM

Comments

Oh! THAT Barbara Willis doll! Duh! You mentioned her yesterday when we talked, and my one brain cell went blank. NOW I remember. Sigh ... Anyway, I LOVE her! Her face is beautiful; serene and shy-looking. Or maybe I mean 'demure'. But it's the COLORS of the fabrics that are just stunning. When I see them, part of me thinks Autumn. Don't know why. (I love Autumn.) But mostly I think ROYALTY. The colors are simply - RICH. I think she's gorgous. My one 'good' eye couldn't see the shoes well, doggone it. I wanted to - clicked and enlarged - but the eye wouldn't focus. Great job, Judi - as ALWAYS!!!!!

Posted by: kai at June 8, 2005 10:51 AM

I just love the doll. And the shoes and the orange scallop.

Posted by: Maryellen at June 8, 2005 4:02 PM

I love the shoes! Great job :-)

Posted by: mimi K at June 8, 2005 10:07 PM

I love the shoes! Great job :-)

Posted by: mimi K at June 8, 2005 10:07 PM

oh Judy, she is beautiful. I just knew she would be in those colors, Kudos!

Posted by: Sandy CW at June 8, 2005 11:20 PM

LOVE your Whisper doll. She's beautiful! I, too always have several projects in the works. Can't seem to work on just one. Oh well, they all get finished in time!

Posted by: Kaaren at June 10, 2005 1:49 AM

Wonderful work! Heres a poem for your doll
"Tripping lightly cross the floor,
Maybe I'll make it to the door.
With shoes in hand, so silently,
I'm hoping that he won't see me.
My ribbons tempt him, so my dear,
Just whisper or the dog might hear!"

Posted by: Annilee at June 10, 2005 5:56 AM

Your doll is just beautiful. You did an excellent job in choice of fabrics and colors. You should be proud!

Posted by: Mary Ann at June 11, 2005 8:50 PM

Judi, she's stunning! And although she looks serene, her colors dance with vigor. Well done and congrats!

Hugz!

Posted by: Shirley W. at June 12, 2005 5:52 AM

Well Miss Judi

You have done both you and me proud. She is lovely and she managed to inspore a poem from an admirer!

It was much fun adn I am so glad to have met you and played dolls with you for a time.

You are a great doll maker Judy. You go girl!!!

Hope our paths cross again.

Go enjoy your sun time.

Hugs
Barbara WIllis

Posted by: Barbara WIllis at June 12, 2005 5:33 PM

Art Dolls

She's done !