tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post8006722086773403633..comments2023-12-11T09:48:27.598-05:00Comments on By Hook, By Hand: Prairie Flowers bloom againBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-38489995676599774362016-10-08T19:08:30.259-04:002016-10-08T19:08:30.259-04:00Thank you for the good words, Ola. I am fortunate...Thank you for the good words, Ola. I am fortunate to be 'mostly' retired, and have now the time I've always wanted to make the things I love. I hope you will have this same opportunity one day :-)<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-72896160891255401322016-10-08T12:33:29.457-04:002016-10-08T12:33:29.457-04:00I wish I had that much time to make all the dolls ...I wish I had that much time to make all the dolls I want to make! The fabric ones are lovely, though I absolutely lack the sewing skills, so will probably fail making them. I might give them a try anyway.<br />By the way, I have published a post with a two dolls I've made based on your Mini Free Spirit pattern, check them out if you'd like :)<br />Best wishes from Poland!Olahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166271864372528549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-12175116380550942362016-10-02T15:26:25.804-04:002016-10-02T15:26:25.804-04:00Hi Eleven,
I am not on facebook, but to follow th...Hi Eleven,<br /><br />I am not on facebook, but to follow this blog scroll down the left sidebar and you will eventually find the place where you can 'follow.'<br /><br />And thank you for your good words!<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-80176407926151082092016-10-02T15:25:09.050-04:002016-10-02T15:25:09.050-04:00Thank you so much, Judy :-) I was really happy wi...Thank you so much, Judy :-) I was really happy with the way she miniaturized!<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-85309778677750419192016-10-02T13:53:03.768-04:002016-10-02T13:53:03.768-04:00Beth, she is absolutely adorable!! i find that han...Beth, she is absolutely adorable!! i find that handstitching works well on small dolls and toys!! Love the embroidery, a fun suprise when clothes are removed!! you are a true talent!!Judy Dietrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310395493132902215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-64399660992015066742016-10-01T22:33:46.631-04:002016-10-01T22:33:46.631-04:00I have just discovered your site and it is awesome...I have just discovered your site and it is awesome. I crochet dolls and softies and am always looking for inspiration. How do I follow your site? Are you on Facebook or do you have a members listing etc.Eleven Cherubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126183297029500868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-30857660075467773372016-09-30T17:45:02.641-04:002016-09-30T17:45:02.641-04:00Preciosas. Me gusta la expresión tan dulce que has...Preciosas. Me gusta la expresión tan dulce que has dado a la cara.Isabel Ruizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237109170061222494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-24773878232298505532016-09-30T15:26:45.629-04:002016-09-30T15:26:45.629-04:00To the embroidery question; I think this would wor...To the embroidery question; I think this would work, just make sure you don't pull the fabric with your embroidery stitches. I would sure give it a try!<br /><br />And as for the neck darts, having them as a diamond makes the neck a bit more slender...think of it as two triangles :-) Mark the dart on both the front and the back, then after you have stitched up the side seams, pull the front and the back away from one another and pinch the material in the front (and the back) where the dart is marked, and sew it with tiny stitches. I just like the shape it helps to give the head, but you could give it a pass if you prefer.<br /><br />Misting the fabric prior to stuffing is what gets rid of the neck creases. You can use this technique with any stuffing...wool or fiberfill. But it is amazing how much better the doll stuffs when it is damp.<br /><br />And if you don't want to sew her clothing...crochet it!!<br /><br />And I am here to answer any questions you may have!<br /><br />Go for it, girl!<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-13548749437399277802016-09-30T10:17:47.462-04:002016-09-30T10:17:47.462-04:00Thank you!
warmly,
BethThank you!<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-75626058806158038942016-09-30T10:17:29.965-04:002016-09-30T10:17:29.965-04:00I am delighted you noticed the resemblance :-) I ...I am delighted you noticed the resemblance :-) I did try to make her a bit of a mini-me. Thank you for your good words.<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-87860529426283580892016-09-30T08:59:00.140-04:002016-09-30T08:59:00.140-04:00What an adorable little doll! She looks like you.....What an adorable little doll! She looks like you...I may have to try to make one!colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151269790181106294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-24313459647058079742016-09-30T02:43:22.892-04:002016-09-30T02:43:22.892-04:00Lovely :)))Lovely :)))Milla Michonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283958607958833226noreply@blogger.com