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Kit in 3D

I'm so so sooo excited about this new doll design I've been working on for Kit, Chloe and Louise dolls. I've been wanting for a while to make a new doll that could be dressed up, one that had a good body to make lots of cutie doll outfits for and I think this is her! She's got a very satisfyingly plump little body and great flippy arms and legs. I'm still not sure she's exactly right, although after using up a week of babysitting hours working on her I hope she's real close. I might rework the face some but I do love how simple it is. Less fussing with the face will leave more time for little dresses and slacks and pinafores and tights and whatnot and hoobiewhaties. Also with this doll I tried out a new way of doing yarn hair that is lot less labor intensive and I figured out a clever little bun thing (that I was so excited about that I think Tim may think I've gone a little around the bend) and it all turned out really cute and it wouldn't be too too hard to break down for instructions... so I'm going to work on Chloe and Louise next and if it all comes together the way I'm hoping it will, I think the three dolls with outfits will make a nice fat Put-together Book #4.

In other Kit, Chloe & Louise news, the Quilting Bee Stitchette is about ready to hit the shop. Probably mid-week. You can sign up on the mailing list if you'd like to be notified when they're added. Please keep in mind this Stitchette is a limited edition. When they're gone they'll be gone, if not for good, at least for a year or so. I'd love to have everything in stock all the time but we just don't have the resources to do that yet so if we want to keep adding new patterns to the shop some of them will have to be one run only. And you know me, always on to the new thing.

February 10, 2008 | Permalink

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She looks super cute already. She really reminds me of a doll I had in the 80s.

Posted by: Nadia Lewis | Feb 10, 2008 10:46:25 AM

She is so cute. I can't wait until you get this broken down in a pattern! She'll be so much fun to make.

Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | Feb 10, 2008 10:49:36 AM

Oh wow! This is so exciting. I didn't know if you'd ever put out a make-it-book of dress-up dolls, so I was trying desperately to figure out a way to make my own! This will be so much fun! Thank you, thank you!

Posted by: Annemarie | Feb 10, 2008 10:54:47 AM

Hoobiewhaties? You should trademark that word, I love it. And I think Kit's simple face is just absolutely perfect. Love the black hair, can't wait to see the others. Such a wonderful use of babysitting hours!

Posted by: Michelle | Feb 10, 2008 11:22:28 AM

she's gorgeous, hillary! i love the idea of a put-together. i am already imagining all the cute clothes and other hoobiewhaties. fun!

Posted by: erin | Feb 10, 2008 11:46:25 AM

YAY!! More additions to my Wee Wonderfuls library!! I am so excited for the put together book, and I am already working on a quilt with your stitchettes......these new ones might have to put into use right away! :)

Posted by: Nicole | Feb 10, 2008 11:57:21 AM

michelle - I'm afraid the grinch would kick my ass if I tried to trademark his game ;)

Posted by: hillary | Feb 10, 2008 12:01:11 PM

So excited you are going to do a set of dolls to go with your stichette design.you read my mind.Ginny

Posted by: ginny | Feb 10, 2008 12:37:35 PM

She's adorable!

Posted by: Elena | Feb 10, 2008 12:48:07 PM

I love her -she's so cute.
This would be so much fun to make for my new daughter. She arrived on Wednesday and we are settling in nicely and getting to know her.

Posted by: Nancy | Feb 10, 2008 1:15:02 PM

Adorable!

Posted by: Patty | Feb 10, 2008 1:20:46 PM

Can't wait for this one. My Holly Hobbie doll needs some friends! So cute!

Posted by: Stacie.Make.Do. | Feb 10, 2008 1:25:47 PM

These dolls will be fantastic - just what my daughter (who's discovering dolls right now) will love. Can't wait!

Posted by: Jenni | Feb 10, 2008 1:35:59 PM

she is definitely a cutie!

Posted by: nancy heard | Feb 10, 2008 2:41:32 PM

I love her! I love the idea of dressing her up. This is my daughters only complaint about her Olive doll, the lack of accessories =0)

Posted by: Wanett | Feb 10, 2008 3:07:14 PM

She is so cute. You are amazing. I can't wait to order the put-together.

Posted by: Nykki | Feb 10, 2008 4:02:34 PM

She is so sweet! Just right for hugging.

Posted by: Anna | Feb 10, 2008 6:03:22 PM

Are you going to do a Make-a-long story for these 3?? I know... you get tired of being asked about that, probably. My kids loved the other story! I can't wait to see the other two... Kit is great!

Posted by: bethany | Feb 10, 2008 9:22:35 PM

Can I prepay for my pattern?

Looks great, can't wait!

Posted by: Holly | Feb 10, 2008 9:32:39 PM

Wow, yay! What a fabulous put-together book!

Posted by: Julia | Feb 11, 2008 12:29:04 AM

She looks imminently huggable. Dressable, too.

Posted by: luckybeans | Feb 11, 2008 5:39:18 AM

I just completed my very first Olive last night. I love your pattern and am definitely looking forward to more doll patterns from you.
I have a pic of her at my blog. Thanks!

Posted by: Marcia | Feb 11, 2008 7:37:47 AM

this looks great! love the new body!

Posted by: alexia | Feb 11, 2008 7:53:16 AM

This little lady was well worth a weeks babysitting; she's adorable!

Posted by: Melissa | Feb 11, 2008 8:49:02 AM

oh man!!!!

she is so flippin perfect I jumped out of my chair when I saw her on flickr!! gads! I need to hide this photo from the girls. . .ugh, how long do we have to wait?

Posted by: amy k. | Feb 11, 2008 9:55:56 AM

aw she is adorable. can't wait for patterns!

Posted by: nathalie | Feb 11, 2008 10:28:47 AM

Oh I just can't wait for the pattern. Thanks so much for sharing!

Posted by: Laura | Feb 11, 2008 11:24:37 AM

So perfect! I've never tried to made a doll before... this one is very inspiring.

Posted by: lynne | Feb 11, 2008 12:08:23 PM

Love it! Can't wait for it!

Posted by: Miss Bliss | Feb 11, 2008 12:49:30 PM

she is absolutely splendid.
love, love, love her.
cannot wait until the pattern is available.
:)

Posted by: melissa deakin | Feb 11, 2008 1:31:58 PM

Oh she is soooo sweet! I can't wait for the quilting bee stichette! I keep clicking "check mail" on my email so I won't miss it!

Posted by: Aunt Shell | Feb 11, 2008 3:36:26 PM

She's so sweet. I love the dark hair and the buns. You just can't go wrong with buns!

Posted by: Morgan | Feb 11, 2008 5:41:34 PM

So! Very! Sweet!

Posted by: Lisa | Feb 11, 2008 8:06:42 PM

So many wonderful things going on at your house. I can hardly wait for the stitchettes.

Posted by: June | Feb 11, 2008 8:26:45 PM

She is really cute, my daughter would die for this!!

Posted by: Haylee's Gifts | Feb 11, 2008 8:46:44 PM

Too CUTE!!!

Posted by: Leigh | Feb 11, 2008 11:36:53 PM

Love her. Love the dressing up idea too!

Posted by: Michelle W. | Feb 12, 2008 9:54:21 AM

She is so sweet.

Posted by: Tez | Feb 12, 2008 4:41:54 PM

Adorable,of course!

Posted by: Carrie | Feb 12, 2008 6:57:26 PM

She is a beauty!

Posted by: Gemma | Feb 13, 2008 9:15:47 AM

Ok...my daughter's name is Chloe. So I really want to make the Chloe doll for her. I wonder where I could get some glasses for her? Please let me know when and where I can get your pattern when it comes out!

Could you make a Daniel doll?...for my son...LOL!!!

Susan

Posted by: Mrsfish/Pink Portuguese Roses | Feb 13, 2008 11:26:38 AM

Too cute for words - I love the simplicity, and her hair is perfection! Can't wait to see her wardrobe. xoxo

Posted by: maggie smith | Feb 13, 2008 1:20:32 PM

I'm so excited! Kit looks so cute and I can't wait until the stichettes are ready (my grandma is a huge quilter and this would be a great gift). Thanks so much Hillary!

Posted by: Brandy | Feb 13, 2008 2:54:51 PM

I LOVE her, and I love making doll clothes, so I'd buy that put-together in a second. I can't wait till it's ready!

Posted by: Mean Mommy | Feb 13, 2008 4:30:45 PM

She is so cute. I love her hair and undies. I cant wait to buy the pattern.

Posted by: april | Feb 13, 2008 6:06:42 PM

She looks really cute so far!

Posted by: tamara | Feb 13, 2008 11:13:39 PM

I love her little tummy!

Posted by: Heather | Feb 14, 2008 12:40:48 PM

Hillary - when you sell her pattern, will you also include a tutorial on how to sew (or whatever magic you do) her yarn her on? Or do you know of a good tutorial out there that shows you how?
Thanks! I love your crafts!!

Posted by: JennyC.No3 | Feb 15, 2008 8:26:27 AM

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