Creative 2019 - A Little Rag Doll

A couple of years ago I made some little rag dolls, and wanted to make another and so I started on Saturday.  I had to reprint the pattern pieces as couldn't find them!  This time I have decided to do a journal for her, and any other rag dolls I might make.  I've also copied the pattern pieces into the journal in case I ever lose them again, I have them in the book.  

I stitched a little heart on her chest.

Undergarments - pantaloons first.

Camisole top next.

A little blue dress

With a reversible apron - forgot to take a photo of the other side which is the same pattern but in yellow.

Journalling about the process.

Fabric swatches

I'm not so good at the faces!

Her face 'disappears'. 

So I gave her 'lip stick'.

I think she is better with brighter lips - the camera recognises her face now.

The back of her hair.

With her three sisters.  For some reason she seems bigger!

Creative 2019 - Week Two

The sparks have been flying off my needles and a fair few other little items have been knitted. 

I started a mix n match wardrobe for Sindy.

I also knitted Sindy a little set consisting of a skirt, hat and jacket, using the last of some of my NZ wool bought back in 2015.

Moving on to Tressy

A new dress for Tressy

Plus a skirt

Which can go with a a couple of her knitted tops.

(I also made Sindy a skirt with the same fabric.)

So all in all a pretty productive week, averaging at least one, sometimes two items a day.

Edited to add:

I also made five Valentine's Day dresses for Sindy that are in my Etsy Shop.

Creative 2019

This year I am hoping to be a lot more creative, whether it be through knitting, sewing, or writing blog stories, or some other craft.  To encourage the shift from 'buying' to using and enjoying what I have.  I am hoping to create at least one thing a day for the month of January.

While Henry is busy undergoing his 'surgery'  (I have been having regular updates, and he is behaving very well (of course) ) I have been knitting in the evenings for my Childhood Tressy doll.

First up I knitted this stylish grey dress, and made her a leather belt to go with it.

Next Day was a pleated skirt with polar neck top.

Apparently she wanted a swimsuit - very optimistic for this time of year!

Next was a classic dress

I started the 'shell' blouse for Sindy, but Tressy claimed it so I had to knit a skirt to match.

Then along came this set, and of course these two skirt and top sets can 'mix n match'.

Tressy is just so stylish and lovely to knit for.  It is good to be knitting again, and keeping things small, isn't so taxing.

I do have three orders to fulfil for Sasha and some Schoenhut dolls, and hoping to make a start on the first of those next week.

Arrival

Henry has arrived at 'hospital' and it was not half as bad as he was expecting, in fact he was very surprised to get a wonderful welcome from Ice, Alfie and Always.

Although at first he didn't know that, he just heard voices and some rustling as his travel compartment was opened.

Always hopped straight into his travel compartment to say hello...or was it to admire Troji, his teddy?  She certainly looks taken with him.

He was a little dishevelled, but that is okay, he got such a warm welcome. 

He is quite relieved that it is clear he is going to be well looked after indeed.  Peggy Sue was right, he was in good and safe hands.

Aw, and look at Always holding his hand,  

Henry sets off.

Hmmm...looks more like a coffin to me.  Henry says to Rory.

No it doesn't.  Rory tells him.  It is the wrong shape!

Now, now Henry, don't be silly, we have all travelled in special 'compartments' just like this when we came here.  Peggy Sue tells him reassuringly.

Henry is not convinced...

...and rushes off.

Oh dear, I hope he hasn't disappeared.  Peggy Sue says.  He really does need to go and have his special surgery.  Where has he gone?

Fortunately Henry hadn't rushed off to run away...instead he had gone to get his special friend, Trojan Bear.

I just went to get Troji, he tells them.  He is my good luck bear, and he will come with me.

Good idea.  Peggy Sue says.  I always have Little Owen with me if I need protection and someone to keep me company.

He'll help keep your mind of your travels.  Rory says.

Good luck Henry.  We all love you, and you will be back soon ready for lots of new adventures.  Peggy Sue says as she gives him big hug.  

All the best Henry.  Rory says to him.

Don't be scared.  We will all be thinking of you.

Henry climbs into his travel compartment.

There that is not so bad is it Henry.  Peggy Sue says.

It's okay I guess.  Henry says.

TTFN

Henry has set off for his first BIG new adventure of the year.  A lot of big and little anxious people will be waiting for him and sending him lots of good thoughts and wishes.

Happy New Year

A group photo for Rachel of the Sasha girls all wearing their Christmas Dresses.

We at Rose Cottage wish all our friends and readers a very Happy and Healthy New Year.