Introducing Maggie

This is Maggie. a primitive rag doll I made for my dear friend Maggie who was going through a rough patch. I wanted to create a much loved doll, with a message of love on her pinafore and so many re-stitchings ... no matter how many times she needs to be mended, she will always be loved.

I have to say, she's one of my favourite dolls - I think because I had a person in mind who needed to be cheered up.

I'll put out a pattern sometime soon.

Hugs from NZ
Raewyn

My Dotee

I have finished my paua themed dotee for the Doll Street Dreamers swap. I used paua fabric and have decorated with polished paua pieces and coordinated beads.

This was such a fun project - I just wish I had time to make more - but guess what everyone is getting for Christmas this year?!!

Now to get her packed and off.

Raewyn

Hilz & Becca - Magazine Pattern

So it's finally arrived...and it is so exciting to see my pattern in print. There is Hilz on the cover, looking pretty in pink.

The magazine is Patchwork & Stitching Volum9 No 9.

Check it out, if you see it at your magazine shop!!!

Raewyn

My dolls in Patchwork & Stitching

My dolls are now as a project in Patchwork & Stitching Magazine - called Hilz and Becca (after my girls). They are tall skinny teenage dolls - one has skirt, and the other has denim shorts and singlet top. Still haven't received my copy, but should be here tomorrow. I have seen the proofs though!!!
http://www.pwsmagazine.com.au/current.php

So exciting!!!
Raewyn

Bubbles

I've been really busy with all my new designs. This is BUBBLES and is rather like a variation of the Rainbow Dancers, using the I Love Mermaids as the basis of the dolls, and altering a bit to look good. I'm really happy with them. They were lots of fun to make . I also made some painted as well, which was quicker than making the little suffolk puff boobs.

On my website now, for purchase.

Bella & her Bunny

I'm continuing on with my exploration of the classic rag doll. Bella has wool hair, and I topstitched her fingers. I have added a little bunny...she'd be just gorgeous for an Easter present.

Sunny's Garden

Here's my newest pattern...so new, I have only just finished the instructions, and still awaiting the printing. She really came alive when I put her hair up in pony tails...up until then, she was missing something. She's about 27 inches tall, so quite big. The pattern also has instructions for the flowers and the snail and worm.