My test doll for the Feel Better Friends Volunteer-in-training
I have joined a group called Feel Better Friends. Their mission, in their own words: "Feel Better Friends are handmade dolls stuffed with love and well wishes, crafted by volunteers and donated to children battling cancer and other illnesses."
A perfect fit for someone who enjoys making dolls and seeing them in the hands of children. To join, you must create a test doll from the Feel Better Friends pattern available on Ravelry and submit it to the Facebook group Feel Better Friends Volunteer-in-training for approval. Once approved, you become a member of the Feel Better Friends Dollmakers.
For my test doll, I created a new type of wig cap, working in a semicircle in rows instead of a circular cap worked in spiral rounds. I also created a T-shirt, blue jeans and shoes to fit my doll. The doll is 12 1/2 inches tall worked in Vanna's Choice worsted yarn and an E hook. I am happy to share the patterns with you!
Semi-circular wig cap for Feel Better Friends doll
T-shirt, Jeans, shoes for Feel Better Friends doll
I'm about to start on my first doll for a child, a young boy of two battling brain cancer. It is my believe that a doll is a tangible expression of love and hope. May they bring comfort where it is needed most.
Me parece genial la idea y el trabajo. La muñeca es preciosa y espero que lleve alegría a esos pequeños.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias, Isabel; ¡ Yo también lo espero!
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Beth
you are my true inspiration in Doll Crochet Beth......I admire your creativity and willingness to share your patterns with us for free......Love you....lots of wishes from me......
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your warm words!
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Fantastic FBF dolls, as always. Would love to participate, but can no longer crochet. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear you can no longer crochet. I hope that other interests and skills have taken the place of crochet in your heart.
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Beth
Fantastisch !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
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Beth
Happy New Year dearest Beth!! <3
ReplyDeleteI just want to send you a huge hug!! I am sure the little boy will gain power during this journey. The doll you crochet for him will make a huge difference.
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Thank you so much, dear Rux! The happiest of New Years to you as well.
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Beth
Thank you so much, dear friend and kindred spirit.
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Beth
I can't think of a better person to join that group! I am busy with my cousin (she just got diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer with her first mammogram ever at 43) but if I didn't have her, I would think of joining. How awesome!
ReplyDeleteI have a life long you of making dolls just like u. I have made a lot of ur dolls that has brought you to their lives. Dolls have way of making u feel better. When ever I make a doll it always has a home b4 it's ever made. Dolls mean a lot to me my whole life. The source of comfort they give and the secrets u can confide in them. Perfect for the soul to heal. Thank you for all ur years of sharing and not worried about money for patterns bc u could to do that bc ur patterns r that good. I luv dolls too alot!
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