Ragamuffin

Ragamuffin

24"

 

This doll was inspired by Indonesian shadow puppets as well as ethnic African dolls. She is made of loosely woven fabric sewn into a tube and stuffed. A dowel rod was inserted into the center and dropped into the hole of an upside down clay flower pot. Once she was "standing", I added her garment which consists of every scrap I could find, fastened on with a crochet hook in "Rag Rug" fashion. Along with yarn and fabric, her garment also includes trinkets, such as tiny baskets and clay cups. On her head, is a small needle woven basket, which holds a tiny Bee (Bee in her bonnet?). Her arms are made of knitted I-Cord and they are manipulated by Vintage plastic knitting needles that belonged to my Grandmother. Ragamuffin will be in an up-coming Fiber Arts Show and is mounted on a rotating turntable so she can show off her dress!

 



Not The Sharpest Pencils In The Box

Not The Sharpest Pencils In The Box

11"x 18"

 

Fabric construction using embroidered, hand dyed fabric

It makes me laugh. I hope you laugh too!  

Lady Fair Isle and the Elephant

I found a home for the Pink Elephant.
He is now sitting with Lady Fair Isle on top of a pin cushion in an antique chair.
In case you are wondering--
Lady Fair Isle is made from socks I began and then abandoned for some reason.
Her arms and legs are I-Cords and she has a crocheted skirt.
I still plan to change the color of her legs! 

I Promised You A Mermaid

Months ago, I said I would post a photo of my Mermaid doll, but then I couldn't find any photographs of her. Then with the move and other personal complications, I forgot all about it. Well now she is going to be in an exhibit, so I got her out, dusted her off etc. Now she is ready for her close-up!

Sea Princess

10x10x10

 hand painted fabric, wire, polymer clay, beads, yarn, ribbon, shell 

Ribbon Roses