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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2698 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 24 2013 : 10:52:32 AM
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I just finished my very first one of a kind "art doll" I have made cloth dolls before, mostly rag type dolls with embroidered faces, but I've never done anything that I have drawn and colored a face on. I put off even trying to make one of these for years. I cannot count all of the times that I thought about making one, picked up a book on how to do it, looked through the book and then slipped the book back on the shelf out of fear. This time was different! This time I made myself do it! And I must say that I love how she came out. I name her Sweet Annie. Now I'm off to make a ooak fairy. Will post a pic of her when she is done.
hugs
Marcy
 
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2013 : 12:02:40 PM
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Oh, Marcy, Sweet Annie is just beautiful....and sweet! You did a wonderful job! I've been just the same with making the leap to soft dolls. Still not confident to do it. Can't wait to see your oak fairy!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2013 : 12:08:06 AM
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Marcy...now once the fear is gone and you have the C.U.T.E.S.T. results to prove yourself more
than capable...I look forward to seeing many more beautiful soft dolls by you. Sweet Annie is
just stunning.
Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2568 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2568 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2013 : 09:01:23 AM
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I finished this rather bright apron yesterday, after battling the ruffle along the hem. I know the picture doesn't really show it off, but that is MJB's glamping fabric in the body of the apron - very fun : )
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2013 : 4:10:21 PM
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Originally posted by Marcy
I just finished my very first one of a kind "art doll" I have made cloth dolls before, mostly rag type dolls with embroidered faces, but I've never done anything that I have drawn and colored a face on. I put off even trying to make one of these for years. I cannot count all of the times that I thought about making one, picked up a book on how to do it, looked through the book and then slipped the book back on the shelf out of fear. This time was different! This time I made myself do it! And I must say that I love how she came out. I name her Sweet Annie. Now I'm off to make a ooak fairy. Will post a pic of her when she is done.
she is awesome! good job!!!
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
Linda in Scranton, PA
Farmgirl #71 |
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2013 : 4:30:11 PM
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Cindy, your apron is cute!
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9234 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9234 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2013 : 7:33:37 PM
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Cindy, love that fabric and your apron is adorable!
Marcy, How cute is she? Oh my goodness you are one talented woman.
CJ, Love your aprons. I especially love red and white myself, so bright and cheery. Hope you enjoyed your Glamping adventure because now it's back to work. 
I am getting out some quilt tops to put in the frame tomorrow. I have only ever hand quilted so it will take me some time to do them. I think I have four to get quilted together.
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 05:59:22 AM
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I finished this rather bright apron yesterday, after battling the ruffle along the hem. I know the picture doesn't really show it off, but that is MJB's glamping fabric in the body of the apron - very fun : )
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 06:01:46 AM
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| sorry about that extra post - our internet is going whacky and there was a copy of this post waiting in the "pending to be sent", so when I rebooted, it sent it again |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 07:00:05 AM
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Well, Cindy, that apron in just "two" cute!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Brandy Patricia
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Brandy
Sarasota
Florida
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 08:39:45 AM
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Sheri, that is a beautiful hat box!
I want to get started on making t-shirt yarn when I get home today. My husband has a gazillion old t shirts. I plan on using the yarn to make rugs for my laundry room.
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 09:40:32 AM
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Ok, I didn't make this.... but I really wanted to share. This is one of the reasons I've not been around lately....
This is my FIRST Grandbaby. Ain't he cute. I know, it's suppose to be Handsome, but granny can say he's beautiful can't she????? ;-)
The road to success is not straight. There is a curb called Failure, a loop called Confusion; speed bumps called Friends; red lights called Enemies;caution lights called Family. You will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination; an engine called Perseverance; insurance called Faith, and a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success!! |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 10:37:32 AM
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He is too cute and beautiful--oh even handsome. A doll for sure.
I have been getting my pictures ready for Fair. Gotta take them in today.
MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 11:27:38 AM
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Theresa...He is so Beautiful. And Gorgeous coloring!!!!
If He is your grandchild...then indeed you had a hand in creating HIM!
What a masterpiece!!! Enjoy Him all you can. Grand-kids are our last chance
to get it right!! LOL
Blessings and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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carolj
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Carol
Waynesboro
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 2:52:42 PM
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Beautiful boy!
I just finished a bag for yoga mats for my daughter, and I'm half way through with the background for a whimsy afghan. I also made hummingbird food and delivered a note to town. I am feeling rather accomplished after spending the past several days taking care of my seriously-down-in-the-back hubby.
Farmgirl 1823
Sow what you want to reap.
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 06:10:22 AM
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What a precious baby boy! Congratulations!!
A Friend is Someone who Reaches for your Hand, But Touches your Heart!
Farmgirl #3842 |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 08:35:50 AM
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Thank you all! I could just eat him up!!!! I've already got him a mickey mouse bobber for fishing and am making plans for camping and all kinds of things..... I know I have to wait for a while before he can do any of those things, but a grandma (I understand) can start planning whenever she wants! hahahahaha
The road to success is not straight. There is a curb called Failure, a loop called Confusion; speed bumps called Friends; red lights called Enemies;caution lights called Family. You will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination; an engine called Perseverance; insurance called Faith, and a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success!! |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 1:00:03 PM
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Cindy...I can see why you had trouble with that ruffle but it turned out amazing!
CJ...just wanted you to know that Brenda loved the Apron and I told here that you made it for me.
I believe in full disclosure and giving credit where credit is due. Want you to know that I tell
everyone how fabulous your Aprons are and that your attention to detail is beyond belief.
Brenda loved the pansies which I knew she would and is now afraid to wear the Apron because it is
so Awesome that she doesn't want to spill anything on it. LOL I informed her that they wash-up
beautifully!
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 3:11:56 PM
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Let's see if the pic of my very first quilt will come through.  Just bought '30's fabric today for my next one.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 3:14:12 PM
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The gold print on the quilt is the backing. I can't believe a photo posted for me. Yay!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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