Get The TechniqueMy sweet little (or not so little) cousin just got married. A perfect small wedding, no white dress, no registry...just a very happy young couple. I'm sad I couldn't be there, but thought it was silly to send fancy dishes or napkins, as that is just not the life they live, in a little cottage in the woods in Germany with dogs and bees. So what better excuse could I find to sew some dolls...still one of my more favorite things to make. Usually the dolls take on a resemblance to people I know by accident. This time I tried to make the dolls to look like my cousin and her (now) husband. Just as a joke I "dressed" them up in wedding gear.
What a sweet couple. I wish you only the best, Hannah & Otto!!!!!!
(Psssssst.......can't wait to make a baby doll!!!!!!)
A tip for making these dolls: Think of them as "people," which come in big and small, thick and thin.... The template (which you can find here or in our Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts) is a guide to start. However, you may wish to make the arms and/or legs shorter, make the body slimmer, the head wider and rounder. Don't be afraid to experiment. It is so much fun to have these "people" come to "life" in your hands.
From: Laura O'Donnell | 1/26/11 at 10:24 am
so cute!
From: Jen Green | 1/26/11 at 12:42 pm
What a great idea! They're so cute, and it's so thoughtful and personal, you just know they're going to be treasured. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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From: kristin | 1/26/11 at 3:41 pm
i can't get over the fact that two people who both have palindrome names found and married eachother.
(love your dolls by the way)
From: joan | 1/26/11 at 4:58 pm
You are an expert at creating "hair" for the dolls.
From: Stephanie S | 1/26/11 at 11:38 pm
what a nice idea for giving gifts... the fact that it is handmade makes it even more special!
From: Wedding Queen | 1/29/11 at 4:05 pm
God bless you and your niece for the refreshing focus on the LOVE and not the STUFF. Your gifts will be treasured, I'm sure. Heartfelt, made with love gifts are the best!
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