A cloth doll confession

Well it is difficult to say this, but it is true.  I've never confessed this to anyone before, but they say admitting it is the first step.  Despite having made many dolls of a mythical nature - fairies, trolls, elves etc, etc.  I have never before made a mermaid.  Yes, it is true.  I swear it is not because I have a mer-phobia or anything, I've got nothing against fins or anything, but I just never ventured into the mermaid world before. 

But yesterday I finished my first mer-doll.  I think she turned out to be fishily fetching.  My mum and my mother-in-law were both buying me sea themed buttons for some reason recently, so I painted them up to match my fabric.  This fantastic wave motif batik I bought online from Hannah's Room.  They are a UK based quilting company with a vast collection of batiks.  And the best part is that if you call up and ask if the weave is really tight and therefore suitable for doll making they are very honest if a fabric won't work and they are not the least little bit thrown off by weirdo doll makers. Although, I must confess (again, it is a day for confessions) that I quite like throwing people off. 

I was once doll making on the train from London and one bloke was fixated with watching me.  Finally I waved the miniature hand that I was stuffing at him.  Let's just say he didn't peek out from behind his paper again. Cloth doll making - the last taboo!

   

Comments

[Clothmatters]

An amazing mermaid with incredible embellishing. Well done.

[shashi]

Wow she is looks stunning. I do love the sea colours so beautifully matched.

[Romona]

I don't think there is anything we can't do, unless we don't allow ourselves to try. You've done a great job on your mermaid. I love everything about her, she's a beauty. The one on my blog was my first effort as well and I loved it. Next will be my Barbara Schoenhoff mermaid. Have you seen her??? Thanks, Romona