Sunday, November 8, 2009

Doll making

I was itching to try out some of the new patterns I bought at the Knitting and Stitching show recently. I purchase two books, one is "Tilde's Juleideer" in norwegian and the other in english, is "Sew Pretty Christmas Home Style" by the same Author, Tone Finnager. I have entered Tilde's World. I am now offically an addict of this wonderful craftswoman's work. I have discovered there are lots of blogs dedicated to her work in numerous languages and many on line suppliers (I have not found any in Ireland as yet).





I started working on my first dolls, but as I had no Tilde fabric or Christmas fabric, I used Cath Kidston fabric and some gingham. I spent a pleasant afternoon cutting (with Leiny's help) and sewing my doll's body, arms, bendable knees and her long johns/pantaloons.






I filled the parts and set about assembling them. Some hand stitching is required.






The body began to take shape, but not before I measured and remeasured, concluding that this doll was going to be long...





Here she is complete with her wool hair and her heart on her sleeve. I have not given her a name as yet. Do you have any suggestions?

Dont forget to drop by Christmas Time Magic too.

Big Hugs,

Margie

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18 comments:

  1. lovefriidrottNovember 10, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Hello my friend,

    You are handy, the doll is great.
    I have no name for it but to think about it.
    Thank you for your warm words on my blog. I'll try to find a translation software so you can read.
    Have a nice Tuesday
    hugs Sari

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  2. Thedarkerside73November 10, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Oh Margie,

    I love that dolly.What an amazing job you have done.

    I have to say I have seen a lot of the Tilda patterns and makes in and around blogland, and they are just so gorgeous. They look so simple yet very effective.Some of the books are definately on my want list, even if its just for the eyecandy alone.

    What about Tilda for your dolly's name after the designer?

    Hope you have fun making more of these. Have a lovely rest of the week.


    MBBx

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  3. RommeijNovember 10, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    How about Tilde in honour of her pattern. Lovely doll Margie. Maybe you should name her Cole either, he's just as tall!

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  4. Coco Rose DiariesNovember 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    What a lovely doll! I LOVE tilda, have all her books and have made several things. The books photos are really yummy and inspiring. I havn't made a doll yet but it's on my very long list! Maybe after christmas I will settle down one evening and have a go! xxx

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  5. Splashes of Pink and MintNovember 10, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    The Tilda-dolls are on my list too!!! (But that's a very, very long one!). In Dutch we call a very long doll "Lijsje" but I don't know the translation for that.
    The CK fabrics are perfect for this doll, she looks very pretty!
    Hugs, Elly

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  6. LeinyNovember 10, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Margie,

    The post looks great! I'm not sure about a name. I'll let you know if I think of anything.

    Love Leiny

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  7. MelMelNovember 10, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Margie, that doll is beautiful!
    I love her!

    Thank you for popping by, blogging is like having penpals from all over the world, I so enjoy it!xxx

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  8. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    She is beautiful !!!! Maybe Clothilde ? Anyway I love her !!!! Hugs xo

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  9. DeborahNovember 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Oh, she's lovely, Margie (especially her wool hair). I like the name Tilde, also.

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  10. Vicki LaneNovember 11, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    I love this doll -- I used to make dolls when my nieces were young.

    I like the name Matilda Finger.

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  11. Vicki LaneNovember 11, 2009 at 12:09 AM

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  12. AnonymousNovember 12, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Oh Margie, she's absolutely darling!! You're a master with sewing, wow!

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  13. Julie MNovember 13, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    She's lovely, Margie. Hmmm, trying to think of a name - I think it should be a long name and sort of old-fashioned, something like Arabella, maybe?

    JUlie

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  14. BadPennyNovember 13, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    she's lovely I guess long tall Lizzie is a bit obvious !

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  15. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    OMGoodness... I think your doll is adorable! Beautiful work....
    My husband & I both have ancestors from the British Isles. I am English & Welsh and he is Scottish & Irish. The Irish in him is his Mother's family sir name of Flynn.
    It is amazing how blogging can shrink the world!!
    Great to know you!!
    Love,
    Marilyn

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  16. LYKKEBONovember 15, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Hi:0)

    Very nice!!
    Lovely coulors...
    I love Tilda! I`m working on a santa-tilda:)

    Have a nice weekend:)
    Hugs Lykkebo---------*

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  17. lisetDecember 30, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    She is sooooo gorgeous!! Love her!

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  18. mNovember 29, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Wow, she is adorable, you did a fab job!! You must be delighted :) I went to a craft fair in Paris a few weeks ago and you would have LOVED it - they are very big into Tilda and tilda like fabrics :)

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