Another Fabric house

I love UK Lass's little fabric house. I especially love browsing her flickr group and seeing all the wonderful houses others have made. There is one that is made of felt and everything about it makes me happy. So, when I got a 4 year old girl in our Secret Santa exchange, I knew exactly what I was going to make her. This is inspired greatly by Jenn White's felt house in the UK Lass's flickr group.

The little girl received the Calico Critters Buttercup Kitten Twins to go in this little nursery. Here I used our Calico Critters Elwood Elephant Twins just to give you an idea of scale.

I loved this construction process so much more then the other houses. This time I pre-embellished all the house parts, and then assembled. The blanket stitch assembly was a little tricky, but would be easier to do the next time I go around, now that I have done it once.

Ultimately, I think I just really like embroidery. It is very satisfying to me to hold something dainty in my hands and make something that looks so charming.

I can't decide what part I like the best, the stone path, the bunting, or the bluebirds on the fence. It was difficult giving this one away.

Black Apple Doll

I made this doll for a last minute addition to Ella's stocking last Christmas. I didn't print the pattern, and drew my own, similar version. The dolls head, arms and legs are made from an old sheet. I painted her eyes and mouth on with acrylic paint mixed with a medium that turns it into washable fabric paint. I also added a felt butterfly broach. I didn't bother pinning the arms and legs before sewing and that was a mistake. But, hey, she is waving at you!

Tutorial found here...

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/black-apple-doll

Steiner Dolls

I made these little Steiner dolls on a whim. It's difficult to tell from the picture (and you will notice my lack of camera skills in all the photo's on this blog - mostly because I use my cell phone, instead of the camera) but the dolls head is a flesh color. I didn't have flesh colored knit, so, I used an old white t-shirt that I dyed with tea. Didn't have regular tea, so I used chai. Now the dolls smell all delicious. :)



Bonus that the dolls are the perfect size for the dollhouse made in the post below!

Tutorial found here...

http://soozs.blogspot.com/2006/06/how-to-make-steiner-doll.html

Fabric doll house

I made these little doll houses for my neighbor girls to thank them for taking care of our cat while we were gone. I loved making it, and is permanently saved in my project list.

Tutorial here...

http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/08/fabric-dollhouse-tutorial.html