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I just finished making the first of the dolls from my christmas break sketching session.

I stenciled the pattern on the velvet skirt. I was so excited about this part. There were supplies to get and paint colors to pick out. The design was going to be a lot more elaborate but man, cutting through acetate with an exacto knife is tricky! I need more practice.

The rest of her turned out very close to what I'd envisioned. I love her big loopy braids although I think she might need one more braided bun. Yes, all the star wars watching is getting to me. Soon my dolls will all have queen amidala hair. Instead of my usual wool or flannel body this gal's is heavy canvas and I love how stiff she is. I definitely want to tweak a few things on the next one but I'm very pleased with my new girl. she's hanging with this guy.

After all the work on her outfit I'm actually most fond of what's underneath, her striped underthings and yarn shoes.

January 10, 2008 | Permalink

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She's darling! Tell us please, too, about the lamb, who is also quite delightful.... Feels good to have the january crafting energy thing going, doesn't it?

Posted by: Jennifer | Jan 10, 2008 4:04:12 PM

I love them both.

Posted by: Mama Urchin | Jan 10, 2008 4:05:53 PM

She's fantastic. Love the colours and the hair is wild.

Posted by: frances | Jan 10, 2008 4:33:04 PM

Oh I'm definitely in love. And those striped leggings are just the best.

Posted by: manda | Jan 10, 2008 5:03:54 PM

The skirt looks wonderful! I'm thinking maybe a good technique for holiday decorations...

Posted by: Annika | Jan 10, 2008 5:11:57 PM

I love, love LOVE her. Great hair, beautiful dress.

Posted by: Nicki | Jan 10, 2008 5:18:42 PM

I have fallen in love with a dolls underthings. Hopelessly in love...Her hair is fantastic. The loops are perfect.

Cool sheep too.

Posted by: Crystal | Jan 10, 2008 5:25:34 PM

She is wonderful! I love the stripey outfit and the stencilled pattern. And there is certainly something quite Queen Amidala-ish about her too :-)

Posted by: Jhoanna | Jan 10, 2008 5:27:02 PM

She is just perfect! I love her leggings also!

Posted by: Leigh | Jan 10, 2008 5:30:47 PM

Gorgeous. The hair, the leggings, the dress, the stiff fabric body -- all amazing.

Posted by: elizabooth | Jan 10, 2008 5:40:28 PM

So cute! I love the braids. I wish I had someone to make a doll for!

Posted by: Sarah | Jan 10, 2008 5:42:02 PM

Cute!! I love her underthings and shoes, too. :) The braids are brilliant.

Quick question--will you be getting more of the turtle pattern? I just went to order a complete set--trying to decide what to do! :)

Posted by: Jeni | Jan 10, 2008 6:17:31 PM

I love the hair on this little doll! But I have to ask, where did you get the little sheep (or did you make it)?

Posted by: stacysews | Jan 10, 2008 6:17:43 PM

Have you seen the Piano? Her hair reminded me of that style too. She is too cute/cool!

Posted by: Dawn | Jan 10, 2008 6:26:19 PM

She's simply delightful! Of course, I'm always a sucker for redheads, braids, stripes, jumpers, leggings and mary janes. Hillary, are you in my head?

Posted by: Wendy G | Jan 10, 2008 6:30:33 PM

This little lady is so charming and beautiful!

Posted by: Melissa | Jan 10, 2008 7:07:48 PM

Would freezer paper work for the stenciling? I would like to hear about the sheep too.

Posted by: laurie | Jan 10, 2008 7:15:24 PM

So incredibly cute!! I also love the leggings and shoes...very Audrey in Funny Face

Posted by: Abbey | Jan 10, 2008 7:23:36 PM

That is dang cute!

Posted by: Ash | Jan 10, 2008 8:55:03 PM

Of all the cute things you make, I always like your dolls the best. She's great.

Posted by: Jenna | Jan 10, 2008 9:17:01 PM

She is adorable!

Posted by: Belinda | Jan 10, 2008 9:22:36 PM

i love the star wars hair, too. the striped tights are adorable, as are the yarn shoes. nice job hillary.

Posted by: amandajean | Jan 10, 2008 9:24:24 PM

The striped "underthings" are adorable and the braids to die for. Job well done!!

Posted by: Morgan | Jan 10, 2008 9:30:35 PM

She is just soooo beautiful!

Posted by: michelle fitzgerald | Jan 10, 2008 9:50:23 PM

First, love your blog. You are so talented and creative. Second, HOW IN THE WORLD DO YOU ATTACH HAIR TO YOUR DOLLS? sorry, not shouting, just frustrated. I love the way they look and would love to make mine that way. Is there a pattern that explains it? Thank you. So much.

Posted by: neressa | Jan 10, 2008 10:23:35 PM

Love the stripey legs!

Posted by: lynne | Jan 10, 2008 11:14:17 PM

Oh I love love love her!!!

Posted by: heather | Jan 11, 2008 2:35:16 AM

I love how there is more to the doll than you see at first: the sweet striped pants and the shoes. And the folklore stenciling is lovely too!

Posted by: Muriel | Jan 11, 2008 2:39:20 AM

Love them both! The shoes are so sweet and precious.

Posted by: Shelly | Jan 11, 2008 2:53:33 AM

Have you tried an electric stencil burner?

Posted by: lise | Jan 11, 2008 5:07:59 AM

this is amazing! i LOVE the hair, and the outfit, and-well-everything. so beautiful.

Posted by: julia | Jan 11, 2008 7:42:58 AM

Love your new doll!!! will you be offering the pattern soon?

Posted by: Helen Gillis | Jan 11, 2008 7:48:31 AM

oh, she is lovely. that's what i want to look like when i grow up ;) well, i at least want a dress & stripes like that!

Posted by: zoe | Jan 11, 2008 8:00:38 AM

she is really amazing. I'm really in love with the whole look of her - the hair, the leggings - and the dress!! i don't suppose you will be making any to sell, perhaps?. . . either way, i certainly love and am in complete awe of your wonderful wonderfuls. keep it up!!

Posted by: kat | Jan 11, 2008 8:17:22 AM

That skirt is wonderful! I would like one in my size :)

(Found your blog recently and I love it!)

Posted by: Lisa {milkshake} | Jan 11, 2008 8:30:38 AM

I so love her dress. What a fabulous idea.

Posted by: Amy | Jan 11, 2008 8:42:31 AM

Too cute, and I love her little lamb.

As far as cutting stencils, if you're going to be cutting a lot, it's worth get a stencil, "burner." I have one and it's great. They're not too expensive at all. You plug it in and a needle fine point gets hot so it basically melts a very fine cut into the accetate. It's so much easirt to make curves than with an exacto!

Posted by: Mindy | Jan 11, 2008 8:58:51 AM

golly, you've been bit by the "queen amadala hair" bug as well! I guess that's what happens if you have a son— they're paying attention to the space ships and lasers and things blowing up, and you're paying attention to the groovy space-age costume design. (well, actually, I'm paying attention to the foxy young Obi-wan)

Posted by: elise | Jan 11, 2008 9:47:00 AM

I love her! Seeing her, I think not enough dolls have sweet long dresses.

Posted by: Emily Swell | Jan 11, 2008 10:41:55 AM

I absolutely love her. . . wish she were mine! I am always amazing by the details you add to everything you make!

Posted by: Stephanie | Jan 11, 2008 10:49:01 AM

She is gorgeous! Especially those wee little feet! Too cute.

Posted by: Lisa | Jan 11, 2008 11:02:18 AM

She's fantastic!

Posted by: Carrie | Jan 11, 2008 11:50:14 AM

the sheep the sheep - tell me about the sheep! I totally love her hair and her long dress, and her underthings and her shoes - in fact, I love every inch of her!!!

Posted by: Katy | Jan 11, 2008 2:05:55 PM

Have you tried using freezer paper to do your stencils? Cut the paper to printer size 8ish x 11ish and print your design on the non-waxed side or trace it. Cut the stencil out. Iron it to your fabric - wax side down. Paint. Let Dry. Peel off paper. Add details.

Posted by: Lisa B | Jan 11, 2008 2:48:38 PM

She's adorable and I love her little yarn shoes.

Posted by: June | Jan 11, 2008 3:38:06 PM

lovely in all her details

Posted by: kristin | Jan 11, 2008 4:01:54 PM

So precious. I am hoping to have enough time this year to make my nieces all their own dolls. I love the dress and the little details. Great job!

Posted by: Lisa | Jan 11, 2008 5:48:34 PM

love the two dolls :)

Posted by: kay | Jan 12, 2008 1:07:30 AM

You are awesome, as usual! I think I had striped leggings like that in college and I love them on your doll! I wondered what her name will be?

Posted by: bethany | Jan 12, 2008 3:22:07 PM

She is BEAUTIFUL! Those shoes are awesome!