As promised in yesterday’s post, here’s what we’ve been working on…. a doll made from felt! This handsewn doll became an instant treasure, and Emily has named her Rose. Rose was easy to make, though she did take a few days to complete.
I made two dresses (one red, one blue), and Emily loves to pretend that the red dress is a pajama dress, and the blue dress is for wearing during the day.
We have also discovered that Rose knows how to dance! She is very flexible, and has great rhythm. She is most proficient in tap and ballet. Although she wears special quiet tap shoes.
The best part about this project, is that you can make one too! Thanks to this lovely (and free) downloadable pattern and tutorial from purl bee. The pattern was developed by the lovely, talented, and extremely generous Mimi Kirchner. Mimi, my daughter thanks you!!
November 18th, 2009 on 2:57 pm
Dear Valerie,
From what I can see, this looks awesome. Hopefully my eye heals enough after yesterday's … event … that I can see it better later in the week.
Love,
Mark
November 18th, 2009 on 3:35 pm
Val what an adorable doll. Emily looks as if she just loves Rose. Let the imagination continue.
November 18th, 2009 on 4:33 pm
Awww, she's a cutey. And the doll is too
Mine are still half done hidden from sight. I'll get there eventually though. I loves me some Purl Bee! The mittens and granny square slippers on there are awesome too and in a half finished state for xmas as well.
I have a total fascination with Mimi's dolls. Have you seen the tatooed muscle men ones? Genius!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2531044774_8005b6acde_o.jpg
November 18th, 2009 on 5:40 pm
Oh that doll is adorable. I'm so impressed.
November 18th, 2009 on 5:55 pm
Es preciosa Valerie!! y los vestidos me encantan
(anda que no debes de reirte tú con Mark hahaha)
besitossssssssss
November 18th, 2009 on 6:03 pm
Very cute!
November 18th, 2009 on 6:57 pm
What a sweet doll!
November 18th, 2009 on 7:44 pm
You was right! I love it! Simply wonderful!thanks
November 18th, 2009 on 8:06 pm
sometimes i wish i hadn't sold my sewing machine!
November 18th, 2009 on 11:31 pm
@ Kitten Muffin — How do you manage to keep this amount of cuteness hidden?? I bet the girls will be so incredibly surprised! Emily is asking me to make her a muscle man doll. lol She must think I'm some sort of toy factory.
November 18th, 2009 on 11:32 pm
@ Amber — Eeeek!!! Why??? Why would you do that?????
November 18th, 2009 on 11:54 pm
Oh how cute! I tried making softies last year, and failed dismally! Maybe I'll have to go over and check that pattern out. Now that I'm a Baby Steps graduate and all☺
November 19th, 2009 on 6:32 am
I've been lurking here for a while now and I just wanted to say how much I love your blog. It's so inspiring, and as a lifelong cynic, that's saying something for me.
November 19th, 2009 on 11:03 am
That is so cute! I like how the things that you make are not only home- and handmade, but also foster imagination. So cool. I wish you lived closer so my children could come to your house to play and create.
Are you making some of those as gifts as well? Selling in your store?
November 19th, 2009 on 11:19 am
How fabulously adorable, and thanks for the link!!
November 19th, 2009 on 1:23 pm
@ The Coffee Lady — Welcome! Your comment made me very happy!!
November 19th, 2009 on 1:25 pm
@ Petula — The pattern is for personal use only, so I won't be selling these in the shop. If I have enough time before the holidays, I would love to make more for gifts. This one took 4 days to complete, but I really took my time with it. They are lots of fun to make!
November 19th, 2009 on 5:38 pm
ADORABLE! I love her… what a sweet doll. Cyan has learned the box stitch now, I bet she could help me make one.
Val
November 19th, 2009 on 7:24 pm
Sew totally adorable!!!
November 20th, 2009 on 3:58 am
Hi Rose!
She is really nice!
I'm trying to make a waldorf doll for my boy, just bought the e-book with directions…
November 20th, 2009 on 1:25 pm
is there anything you dont know how to do? you are so creative! your children are lucky to have you!
November 20th, 2009 on 8:19 pm
Cute doll. Any little girl would love that.
November 20th, 2009 on 11:38 pm
Very cute! LOVE the flowers on the dress!
November 22nd, 2009 on 7:35 pm
Awwww… I love the picture of Emily hugging Rose. New best friends!