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"

CLOTH DOLL WIP ~RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WOOF~ by Bethann Scott

It's hard to believe it's been almost one month since my last post. As far as sewing goes, I haven't accomplished much. Most of my time has been spent outdoors enjoying nature. A few days ago I began work on my "Red Riding Hood" doll. 

Adding color to her face is the most enjoyable phase of doll making.

Red Riding Hood Art Doll WIP by Bethann Scott ©2017

THE STITCH FIDDLER ~MEDIEVAL LADY DOLL~ Bethann Scott

My Medieval Lady Doll is finished. I had in mind that she was going to have a witch hat and a crow but I decided to leave her as she is. Her dress is made using wool as is her cape.

Medieval Lady Doll by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2016

Medieval Doll Shoes by Bethann Scott  "The Stitch Fiddler " ©2016

Doll Cloak/Cape by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2016



PIXIE ART DOLL WITH SCARLET TANAGER

Pixie Fairy Art Doll by Bethann Scott

This is my design which has taken several weeks to accomplish. Her bodice and skirt are made using wool which are both lined. The brown jacket and pantalets are made using wool. She has little green slippers and a green pixie hat.



NEW DOLL~Izannah Walker Inspired Doll~ Bethann Scott

HERE IS MY NEW IZANNAH WALKER INSPIRED DOLL!  

Izannah Walker Style Doll By Bethann Scott

 Surprise! I decided to keep this gal in hiding until she was finished. I made a couple of changes to her dress. I added more to the skirt to make it fuller this time. I did the cartridge pleating at the waist but added about 10 more inches to the width. It worked!

Izannah Walker Style Doll by Bethann Scott

I love the black and white reproduction fabric. It is a beautiful print with leaves and I think they are berries. I trimmed the neck, sleeve cuffs and waist with black cotton bias. I almost gave her a cape....but maybe next time.

Izannah Walker Inspired Doll by Bethann Scott ©2012

 Instead of  the cape I was thinking about....she received a white linen bonnet. I think I made the straps a little long...but I always seem to start with no pattern and have to come up with my own. I just can't seem to find clothing patterns for these type of dolls on the internet. Just as well...because I like designing my own.

Izannah Walker Inspired Doll by Bethann Scott ©201