Friday, June 10, 2011

Felt Friends Forever

Petunia, Black-eyed Suzanne, and Amanda; Felt Friends Forever :-)



Petunia has a dark fuschia tunic embroidered with lazy daisy flowers and leaves.  It closes in the back with a single button and loop.

Her spring green pants are also embroidered, in featherstitch and French knots.  The waist is pulled in gently with a cord of perle cotton, threaded through the top of the pants. 






Amanda wears a felt and embroidered dress and tabard style apron, appliqued with orange mushrooms.  The apron has a slit at the neck about an inch long to facilitate putting it on, and is tied at the sides with silk ribbon ties.











Black-eyed Suzanne's dress is felt embroidered all over with her signature flower...black-eyed Susans :-)  The dress has slightly capped sleeves and slightly flared skirt.











All of these little outfits are simple modifications of the basic patterns available on this blog for these dear dolls from Gingermelon Doll's Pocket Pixie pattern.  Hand sewing felt is very easy, rewarding, satisfying, enjoyable, relaxing, and spiritual.  Enjoy.
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30 comments:

  1. Miss JulepJune 10, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    So cute, per usual!!Incidentally, I LOVED making your posable pocket spirit. Your patterns are INSPIRED!!

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  2. BethJune 10, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Thanks so much for your sweet words, Miss Julep :-) I'll be making another Pocket Spirit soon as well; cannot stay away from crochet for very long.

    Beth

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  3. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Oh wow! These dolls are so, so CUTE! I must make one or is this a thing where one will not do...maybe three? lol....love them!

    hugz

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  4. Sarah DawneéJune 10, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    How sweet!

    I l-o-v-e Petunia! She is positively splendid!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Sarah

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  5. BethJune 10, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Thank you for the good words, Creativedawn and Sarah; they are very dear and very easy to make :-)

    Beth

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  6. Fiona McDonaldJune 10, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Beth, everything you do is so gorgeous. I want to play at your house. You've inspired me to make a caravan for my dolls, you an see it on my blog. Happy making.
    Fiona

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  7. BethJune 10, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Fiona, thank you for your kind words :-) I love the idea of a caravan for your dolls; it will be awesome!

    Beth

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  8. Helen PriemJune 11, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    The are absolutely adorable !
    Looking forward to a Pocket Spirit as well !

    Helen

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  9. TypstattingJune 11, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    They are soooooooooo cute just love them, should get some felt and make them for the grandkids!

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  10. moleymakesJune 11, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Oh my your dolls are so wonderful. I simple adore Petunia.

    Thank you so much for sharing :)

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  11. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Wow, i LOVE these cute little dolls!!**
    Groetjes Geriene

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  12. KaiJune 11, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I am like a little KID! Every single time you post I get so happy because you make the most awesome things! These new dolls are 100% DARLING!

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  13. BethJune 11, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Wow, thank you ALL for the wonderful comments; they really warm my soul :-)

    I think these dolls would be wonderful hand dolls for kids, to teach them gentle play. And they are very therapeutic to make as well.

    Beth

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  14. LizzieJune 12, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    They are just gorgeous, I love the combination of colours that you have used.

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  15. CarolynJune 12, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I have just found your blog through another blog and love it! Your dolls are so cute! I can't wait to read your entire blog. :o)

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  16. Lois EvensenJune 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Just wonderful again! Your talents abound with your precious little people. :))) I love visiting your blog to see what you are doing now.

    Sunday hugs,
    Lois

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  17. Victoria StitchJune 12, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    wow the embroidered flowers are amazing!!! love them!

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  18. BethJune 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Thank you so much for the good words, Lizzie, Bama, Lois, and Victoria. I'm happy that you find this a fun place to visit; I really enjoy your company :-)

    Beth

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  19. PlushpussycatJune 13, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Your blog is so cute! I love your little scenes! I make mini vignettes with handmade critters made from felted wool sweaters. So glad I found your blog!
    Jennifer

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  20. BerryvoxJune 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Your dolls are incredible!

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  21. ConnieJune 14, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    My goodness Beth, your stitches are wonderful. I so enjoy spending time visiting your blog and all your wonderful creations. What talent.

    Stay well,

    `til next time
    Connie

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  22. copilarimJune 14, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I love so much your creations:)!!

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  23. BethJune 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Thank you very much, Jennifer, Berryvox, Connie, and copilarim, for your sweet words :-) I'm so happy you enjoy visiting here.

    Beth

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  24. TerriJune 14, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Your dolls are wonderful...fabulous work!

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  25. BethJune 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks, Terri :-)

    Beth

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  26. StephJune 16, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Beth, You amaze me! I love to see the beautiful friends that come from your heart and hands.

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  27. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Hi Beth.
    My name is Melanie. I like the stuff you have made.
    they are so cool.
    From Melanie

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  28. BethJune 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Thank you very much for the good words, Steph and Melanie :-)

    Beth

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  29. natalie joJuly 2, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Oh Beth these are ever so sweet...each of them such a dear in their own way! I've had such fun playing catch up with all your projects and must say your ability to create is amazing.

    In awe,
    natalie jo

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  30. BethJuly 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks so much, Natalie Jo! Its always a pleasure to read your blog :-)

    Beth

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