Peaceful Penelope

Oh isn’t she cute?!  I have really been wanting to make little dolls after seeing Black Apple on Martha.  Her little dolls stole my heart.

I had forgotten about them a little in all my sewing excitement the past few months.  I have an incredible urge to try everything I see.  Some projects are more realistic than others seeing as I still consider myself a beginner.

I was reminded of my desire to make dolls when I ran across Bit of Whimsy.  I bought the pattern for the Jo doll and finally decided I was trying her.  The real Jo doll has embroidered facial features but I wasn’t ready for that.  I mixed my girl up a bit and painted her features like Black Apple does, so she is  a little bit of both dolls. 

I made a few mistakes (of course) and know what I will do differently when I make more, but I still LOVE her.  I think she is so sweet with her little Sandi Henderson parts and sleepy eyes. I named her Penelope because I like the name.  It was always my alias in crowded college bars when some strange guy would ask my name.  No need for the alias anymore, so I will pass the name onto my first sewn doll.  She will be my  mascot at shows. 

Comments

[Missy]

What a precious doll! You did a great job!

[Sarah]

Oh I love her...she's so cute! I've been wanting to find a good pattern of a doll or other plush toy to make, so I'll go check out that link. Thanks for sharing!

[Terriaw]

Aw, penelope is so look. Her outfit is very stylish too! She looks like she was hard to make - good for you!

[tina]

Thanks guys! These are so fun!

[Katie]

I named an ant Penelope once. It crawled around my room for a week before it disappeared.

[custom essay]

Oh I love her...she's so cute! I've been wanting to find a good pattern of a doll or other plush toy to make, so I'll go check out that link. Thanks for sharing!