If you love to make soft toys and dolls in particular, then I am sure you are familiar with the fabulous Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls. I have been a long time visitor to her blog so I was ecstatic when I saw that she was publishing her own book of dolls to make. I immediately pre-ordered it from Amazon and it arrived last week. It is fabulous! Every project inside is cuter than the last and the directions are clear and easy to understand. The patterns are terrific without any enlargement needed...I love it when I don't have to run to the copy store to enlarge a pattern.
Today is my mom's birthday and wanted to make her a doll. I chose to create the 'Tag-a-long' doll in the book. And here she is...Lily.
She was so fun to make. I always love how dolls/soft toys come to life when you add the facial features and a little stuffing. We visited Grandma today and she loved Lily. 72 isn't too old for a homemade doll, right? Good thing, my mom doesn't think so!
Next on the agenda is a doll for Jackson. Hillary has a pattern in the book for a boy doll named, Eddie (you can see him on the front cover). I love that she included boy dolls.
excellent job on the dolll...i think i would love that book..
i got a book for my birthday that you would love to...101 gourmet cupcakes...simple recipes, but produce delish cupcakes!
Posted by: patricia truel | July 27, 2010 at 05:14 PM
Lily is SO cute! I think I'd love that book! I would be a total beginner when it comes to doll making - do you think I could handle it? ;) I know Caylin would love a doll like that! Thanks for sharing, my friend! I hope you and your family are doing well! Hugs!
Posted by: Kristina Proffitt | July 28, 2010 at 01:55 PM
Wow Melissa! Lily is so adorable! I once tried to make a sock monkey for a friend of mine and he didn't turn out so well. I don't know if I don't follow directions right or if I'm just not that crafty. So, I'm pretty proud of you!
Posted by: Kristi | July 28, 2010 at 06:21 PM
She is gorgeous. I love her! When are you opening your etsy shop?! :)
Posted by: Heather M. | July 29, 2010 at 09:23 PM