Gosh, I can't believe it's going to be Thanksgiving! Where does the time go? Here are some doll updates to enjoy. First up is Katherine. Actually she is a doll I completed two years ago, but I am going to enter her in the Various Horrible Criminals doll challange on Doll Street. I think she meets the criteria and could become a member of the dungeon. Katherine is a succubus and preys upon men. I had so much fun making her. I modified a pattern by Patti Culea and then sculpted her face using super sculpey. Her alarming features are hand-painted acrylics. This doll also marks the first time I ever made a doll costume. Oh man, I was so scared and really struggled with the sewing machine, but eventually I finished. For me, Katherine really cemented my love and severe addiction to dollmaking. I don't really make scarey dolls like this anymore...or do I?
Changing gears considerably, I just finished a brand new Golliwogg design. I dressed him up in anticipation of the holidays. Using Florence Upton's illustrations, I worked very hard to capture his likeness. Below are the results. My golly is made from black doe suede and has felt eyes and mouth. His nose is needle-sculpted and his hair is acrylic fur. His jacket is made from red satin and is lined with red broadcloth to give it shape. I just found the green striped fabric and thought it would be perfect for his pants. I still want to make a blue pair of pants for him to wear after the holidays are over. His bowtie is made from red grosgrain ribbon. I think I would like to sell this doll as a pattern, but there is no way I am gonna part with this little fella.
The last doll is Our Lady of Walsingham. I need to make her blue robe, veil and of course baby Jesus. I like her wimple. It was so easy to make. I will definately have her ready in time for Christmas. I still need to figure out how I want to make her throne. But in the meantime, happy holidays and happy doll making!
Here is my doodle for Rivkah's contest. Check out her incredible work and enter to win a free pattern!
