A Christmas Angel

It was nice to make an Angel for Christmas using a purchased pattern. I bought the pattern a few years ago from Arley Berryhill, entitled "Hark, the Angel" and set it aside. As I was organizing my studio I found her tucked away in a Christmas binder. So glad I found the pattern and took the time to make her. 

I used cotton for the body and did a cloth overlay before adding color to the face. First time making a doll with closed eyes. I enjoyed selecting the fabrics from satin, chiffon,  and silk in golds and red.
 

Dupioni silk was chosen for her wings. The wing pattern is nicely quilted.

Though there was no bloomer pattern, I made her a pair. Somewhat a shame they won't be seen.

 She wears a red glitter satin turban that is embellished with fancy trims.

All dressed and ready to play the brass French Horn for the great announcement.

Happy Thanksgiving 2018

Happy Halloween

It's October 31st and it's time for Halloween and today I'm sharing a doll I created a few years ago. She's already sold but I hope this year brings more creations like her and her crow.

Witch Art Doll by Bethann Scott

NIGHT OF SAMHAIN ~PUMPKIN FIGURE ART DOLL~

NIGHT OF SAMHAIN PUMPKIN MAN

Samhain Art Doll Pumpkin Figure by Bethann Scott 

                

PUMPKIN MAN ART DOLL WIP

With summer coming to an end I'm back in the Stitch Fiddler Studio working on a Pumpkin Man. The summer months are filled with gardening, planting, cycling and just enjoying nature.

                                        

 I made a wire armature, covered with yarn and started adding bits of batting to build up his body. I would say that most of the time goes into building up the doll's body. 

                                                                               The Fun is adding the color and bringing the art doll to life.                                                               

Pumpkin Man Art Doll WIP by Bethann Scott

Pumpkin Textile Figure WIP by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler"

FEMALE ELF ~CLOTH ART DOLL~

Here's a sneak peek of the Elf Art Doll I'm currently working on. 

Cloth Art Doll WIP by Bethan Scott ~The Stitch Fiddler Dolls~ ©2018

RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WOLF CLOTH ART DOLLS FINISHED

I'm excited to say that I finished the dolls last night. I began working on these dolls quite awhile ago but they were set aside for other projects. It's so nice to complete this project. 

One little detail I knew I needed was some doll food. After all, Red Riding Hood couldn't go to Grandma's House empty handed. I used Fimo clay to make, or shall I say bake, bread to put in her basket. The photo is how it looks before it went into the oven.

The over dress laces up the front and the eyelets were hand stitched. 

            

I made her cape using red velvet and it's lined. 

Red Riding Hood Cloth Art Doll by Bethann Scott ©2018

 Here is the project complete with doll, wolf and background. 

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf by Bethann Scott ©2018

Miss Red Riding Hood

Red Ridng Hood Cloth Art Doll ~OOAK Art Doll~ by Bethann Scott ©2018 ~The Stitch Fiddler Dolls~

Sewing Doll Clothes

Busy in the studio designing doll clothes and shoes for my 12 inch cloth doll.

Doll Clothes WIP by Bethann Scott ©2018

Doll Pantaloons by Bethann Scott ©2018

 I started with a bodice block pattern and sewed up a mock-up in cotton to check the fit.   She also received a pair of fitted pantaloons.                                                                                   



  

                                                                                             

I also made her a cotton batiste blouse that gathers around the neckline with a drawstring closure. Nice but it will be too bulky for what I want her to be wearing. So I'll save for another doll.

 I made an baby pink cotton batiste under dress that will close in the back. I actually had blue in mind for the dress and ended up with pink. 

I made an over dress in a cotton floral print fabric. I've had this for years and finally put it to good use. The sleeves fit very snug around her arms and I should have allowed a little more ease room. Even though the clothing could be removed, this isn't that type of doll where the clothes are to be taken on and off. I just like to sew "real" clothing at times instead of the applied costumes.

Floral Doll Over Dress by Bethann Scott  ~The Stitch Fiddler~ ©2018

Making a Landscape Quilt for my Dolls

The past three weeks I've been busy sewing raw edge applique onto a beautiful blue linen fabric. All the applique work is hand stitched in place. My idea was to make a landscape style quilt as a backdrop for my dolls. This is my first try and I'm not finished yet. I may add more fabric pieces to the green area at the bottom, I need to tweak a few things and make this into a quilt. 

I purchased a free motion embroidery quilt foot for my sewing machine which arrived in the mail a few days ago. I've never layered a quilt before so I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope it turns out okay in the end.

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HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

To celebrate Saint Patrick's Day I thought I would post a photo of a Folk Art Style cloth rag doll I made back in 2011. My style of cloth dolls has changed over the last few years. I miss sewing the rag dolls but I have new things in store for 2018. 

ITALIAN LA BEFANA DOLL

Here she is, finally finished her even though a tad past Epiphany Eve. I just had to dress her in wool. She's wearing a beautiful Herringbone Wool lace-up bodice and panel skirt. Much work went into the making of La Befana.

La Befana Art Doll by Bethann Scott ©2018  The Stitch Fiddler

 I wanted her to wear a pair of slightly weathered boots, after all she's been tracking in the snow for hours delivering all those toys to the children of Italy.

La Befana Doll Boots by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2018

Cloth Art Doll La Befana by Bethann Scott ©2018 The Stitch Fiddler

And....La Befana always carries a broom to sweep those floors when finished....so

I made her a broom! These are the little finishing touches that I enjoy making.

SEWING DOLL CLOTHES FOR LA BEFANA DOLL ~The Stitch Fiddler ~ Bethann Scott

 La Befana will be the first doll for the New Year 2018. Unfortunately, she won't be ready in time for Epiphany Eve. She's going to be a tad late this year since Epiphany is January 5th.

  My plans are to have the bodice lace up the front which means adjusting the pattern. 

Using the drape method to make a front bodice block.

Bodice WIP by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2018

  First mock-up using the front and back bodice pattern.

Bodice WIP by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2018

I hope 2018 brings many exciting moments for all my Blogger friends. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018!