The Day is almost here

Well, in just a few more day I'll be in Phoenix, AZ.  I will have quite a number of Dolls for Sale.  I've been posting them for a couple of weeks now.  It's been fun finding the pics on my computer and reminiscing about when they were made.  And much to my surprise one sold last night. 

She will be a great addition to any collection.  OH' I think I forgot to mention that her name is Olive, the forest troll.  Please stop in and say Hello.  I will be at ODACA Day:

July 16th, 9:30am - 6:00pm

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Spa & Resort

5350 East Marriott Dr

Phoenix, AZ 85054

Well some things just need changing.  So the original version had a bandana.  Which is OK, but he wanted something new and more stylish.

All things always look easier then they seem and this hat was not exception.    I think I made four all together. LOL  He's getting close to being totally reworked and I'm proud to say that I stayed pretty true to the original version.  Changed some verbiage and updated the head wear.  New diagrams are next.  Woo-hoo, I'm looking forward to being done.

Goal for the week

Well my goal for the week is to finally finish my Forest Troll Girl.  Gosh the poor thing has been waiting for ......oh' I don't know how long?!?  Yesterday I attached her hair and made her a cane with mushrooms.  Can't wait to see what else she wants.

Slow and steady

Been working on my Troll.  Letting the ideas come as they may, going at a slow and steady pace.  I really love this process.  I'm using a paper towel to create the dress.  I don't have a whole lot of this fabric and need to make sure that I don't waste it.  It's an over dyed piece of linen that I have used several time on other pieces.  Guess I like the way it drapes.  

I'll post more pics soon.

Boro stitched Pouch

It took a while, but I finished my Boro stitched bag.  It was a lot of hard work pushing the needle thru the layers of denim.  I really enjoyed the process.  I will try it again with lighter weight fabrics.  I can't wait to use it and show it off.

Fairy Forrest Troll

The sketch has been waiting for a while.  Yesterday I finally got going.  Not sure why I gravitated to the green, but I know better then to argue with my instincts.  So far I'm loving how this is going.  I'm trying some new eyes, just hope that I can get the other eye in as nicely as this one.  That is always a challenge.  

Pushing my self to step out of my comfort zone.

Caterpillar body ...........

Testing out the body I made for my Caterpillar today.  It will be covered in the green color.

I  had to put a weight in his tail so that end of him would stay down.  Another project that is really making me step out of the box and trying something new.

Then it'll be on to the Mushroom he'll be sitting on.  Let the fun begin.

#5 coming right along

Well I figured I had better just stay focused on the topic at hand.  So Friday I started the next Troll Clown.  Today I stayed on task all day and I'm pleased with what all I got accomplished. :)

Now I have to see if she/he tells me what it wants to wear. 

Emerging with Color

Just as the title says......."Emerging with color"!    I seem to be dragging my feet on this one.  Not sure why?!?  Maybe the beautiful weather..........who knows?!?  I will try real hard to get Troll Clown #4 by the end of March.  Found this vintage doll dress that I'm using for his outfit.  I just absolutely love the colors and almost hated to cut it.  

Seeing the out come on the troll is making me happy.  So I guess all is well. :)

The Troll Clown Adventure continues

Well I started Troll Clown #3.  It' really has been a fun experience, not something I would have tried on my own.  So I have learned the "yes" moments that we all get from time to time make us step out of our comfort zone.  And I find that most always the results exceed the expectations.  This adventure being no different.

At first I though I was going to make all the Troll Clowns the same, but I'm really glad that each one is taking on it's own personality.  You can tell they're related and one happy family.

There's a lot of hand stitching involved and as you can see the one with the red coat still has some pins stuck into him.  Well that's cause he needs more hand stitching.