I have just finished my latest cloth doll design and have in the process discovered two things about myself.
1. I like things to be pretty.
I have tried to do purposefully funny looking or even a bit Goth dolls. Doesn't work for me. I really like dolls that are funny looking and Goth. I like all kinds of dolls, but I have a thing for designing pretty.
2. I like things to be useful.
Ever since I designed Gather Ye Rosebuds, I have been obsessed with designing dolls that are more than just decorative. This doll is a jewellery stand.
And I must say this is a much easier way to store your jewellery than in a big tangle in a vintage chocolate tin, like I have been for years.
You can hang earrings off her fingers, and bracelets and necklaces on her arms, and keep rings and watches around her feet. She's fully armatured so she is pretty darn strong (although if you had a diamond encrusted Rolex that might be a bit too much bling for her arms to hold).
This doll has a curvy torsowith a really unique torso pattern that makes use of grain-lines to give her that temptress killer curve. I hope she looks like a siren, tempting you with your own jewellery as though it were a treasure from the deep.
Are you tempted? Would you like to see a pattern made of this doll?
I just received your Gather Ye Rosebuds pattern, which is absolutely gorgeous. I have a friend that is a huge Jane Austen fan and I'm making it as a gift for her birthday. I would love it if you made Treasures of the Deep into a pattern or online workshop. Like you, I keep my jewellery in a box and she would be perfect to use. I love her!!!!
Posted by: Tammy | February 21, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Hey Colleen!!!
I just popped in again and noticed my post never came through from nearly 2 weeks ago. Girl, I LOVE THIS DOLL!!!!!!!!!
She is Breathtaking. Please, keep me posted if you're going to offer her as a pattern or class or whatever.
Hugs,
~Nat
Posted by: Natalie Hamade | February 20, 2009 at 05:16 AM
She is gorgeous and really highlights your sense of beauty and creativity. I love how you have created an object of art AND function. She is very tempting indeed!
I am really glad that I discovered your blog via http://marilynnsantics.com/blog/dolls/playing-with-dolls. Your work is so fun and inspiring.
Posted by: Bean | February 02, 2009 at 08:18 AM
What a beautiful and USEFUL doll! Your dolls are really so charming BECAUSE they are pretty! Colleen, you make me wish I could sew!
Posted by: Kai | February 02, 2009 at 02:28 AM
Colleen, She is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Fran | January 30, 2009 at 05:37 AM
Definitely make us a pattern! Love her and love the idea of functionality!
Posted by: Lee Anne | January 29, 2009 at 04:46 PM
I vote for a pattern. I like her curvy self and would really like to know what you used for the straight hair? I really want to do some straight hair.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 29, 2009 at 04:34 PM
This is a wonderful doll, and I really appreciate that she's *pretty*. I'm like you, in that I don't really do non-pretty dolls. Just can't get them to turn out!
I love her curvy, feminine figure, and her pose is so natural.
Deanna
Posted by: Deanna | January 28, 2009 at 03:30 PM
She is beautiful and functional too?! YES a pattern would be nice, thank you! Best, Ani
Posted by: Ani | January 28, 2009 at 04:13 AM
hi colleen... i vote YES, YES, YES for a pattern...(or affordable workshop!!) she is really beautiful.. tonya
Posted by: tonya | January 27, 2009 at 09:46 PM
Absolutely beautiful! I am so envious of your obvious talent and would love to be able to make dolls like this. Please make this into a pattern, it is so lovely. Love your blog and would like to add a link on my new blog. Thanks again, Beautiful!
Posted by: Marilynn | January 27, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Colleen... this is fabulous!!
I can hardly wait for the pattern to come out!! woo-hoo!
love it, love it, love it!!!
Please keep us informed on when it will be available..
I'd definitely buy it!! She is just awesome!
Blessings to you...
Lynniah
Posted by: Lynniah | January 27, 2009 at 08:11 PM
I'm with Ramona! Join the queue everyone!
This is amazing Colleen - I LOVE HER TO BITS!!
Posted by: Marjorie | January 27, 2009 at 05:43 PM
OMG - she is breathtaking! I love her!
Definitely put me down for a pattern. It will be hard to wait for it to be done.
I love all your work, but this one is even more special as I have a "thing" for water (you'd never know it by my zodiac).
Please keep us posted on the pattern availability.
Denise
Posted by: Denise D | January 27, 2009 at 05:32 PM
She is wonderful. I love the costuming - love the headpiece/hat.
Posted by: Gerry | January 27, 2009 at 05:08 PM
I think she is another winner! I love her sexy looking body.If you ask me I too like to design pretty dolls and make them even though I have designed others and like any kind of cloth doll.
As for making up a pattern for this doll? I would say you go for it girl.
Posted by: shashi. | January 27, 2009 at 11:10 AM
WOW WOW WOW...........Colleen, she's fabulous and more than pretty, she's a beauty. You mean I have to wait now for the pattern....!!! Yes of course, she must be a pattern. I'm already in the line up...Romona
Posted by: Romona | January 27, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Beautiful!! I think a pattern would really sell.
Posted by: Carla Finley | January 26, 2009 at 08:03 PM