dollies

I'm addicted. These are so much fun to make! I'm always searching for cute fabrics...stay tuned for dollies made from organic sherpa fleece - just waiting for it to arrive!

This is Petunia.

And this is Polly.

They are both available in my Woolies shop, just waiting for somebody to love them!

Learning new skills

Making scrabble tile pendants is fun, but now I've found that I am always searching for unique supplies on Etsy, to make different kinds of jewelry.

This is a beautiful hand-made lampwork bead (purchased from JanesBeads) that I "made" into a necklace.

I've always loved charms, so now I'm starting a line of necklaces with charms. I'm such a total beginner......

I have lots of really unique charms...they'll be making their appearance soon. Perhaps not quite the right thing for Etsy....let me know what you think. I'm only using the best quality that I can find - mostly sterling silver.

Can I tell you how many jump rings I crushed while making this? I'm thinking that jump rings may not be the way to go, so will be going to the bead store this week to buy wire.

I also have some really unique beads for earrings.

Considering the insane amount of jewelry on Etsy, I'll be amazed if anything sells. However, I'm doing a few craft fairs this fall, so will keep fingers and toes crossed! Keep an eye on my Buster and boo shop!

I also have another fabric Woolies for sale in my Woolies shop. Her name is Polly (I have a cousin named Polly), what do you think??

Another fabric Woolies!

I did it again. Embroidering their faces is a challenge for me - and I don't want to use plastic safety eyes, trying to keep it "natural".

One thing I really really like about making these dolls is that it is less time consuming than knitting animals. I love to knit, it is a part of me forever, and I probably love the knitted animals better (she says in a whisper), but I love these too - and can make them in a few hours, rather than many hours.

Lulu is made from a pattern by bitofwhimsyprims on Etsy. Her name is also Sarah (with an H), thank you Sarah!

Here's Lulu - she's in my Woolies shop. Love any feedback, including constructive criticism....

I did it!

I've been wanting to make a doll from fabric for a year. I have patterns, fabric, chenille. In the middle of some of the busiest weeks imaginable (day job, working 12 hour days, two big wholesale orders, three custom orders to work on, my animals, kids, laundry) I made a doll.

I named her Rosebud, listed her in my Etsy shop, and she sold in 3 days.

I can't wait to make more.

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