Cloth Fairy Doll

During the month of February I was busy making a cloth fairy doll. Her bright rich colors in her costume remind me of the Purple Tiger Lily (which should be her title I suppose).

                                                     

Here are a few Works In Progress photos:

Her sweet heart style bodice is made of dupioni silk and embellished with hand picot beading with glass seed beads along the top

 The skirt is made of a sheer organza like fabric with silk overlay that was embroidered  in place along with glass seed beads. Quite time consuming but worth the effort.

. I gave her a pair of purple glittery tights and of course a pair of fairy slippers with free motion embroidery stitching.

The wings were made with Angelina Film and look completely different depending on the background color. 

Pixie Fairy

Another elf doll is complete and this one received wings. I would say she is more of a Fairy than an elf. Maybe a Moss Fairy. I did several experiments while making her.  Trying a little of this with a little of that. It was a learning experience for me. There's a small sense of accomplishment to construct a doll from an armature sketch. I wasn't sure what she would become, she may not be perfect, but I enjoyed the process.

This is a photo of her head before I changed her ears.

Paper Clay Doll WIP by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2017



THE STITCH FIDDLER ~ PAPER CLAY DOLL HEAD WIP~ by Bethann Scott

For several weeks I've been sculpting using Creative Paper Clay. I started by drawing a sketch of the doll's body and armature to help me determine the size of each doll. I was only going to make one doll but decided to have three going at the same time while I wait for the clay to dry.

Here's the first doll for 2017. I'm not sure if I'm finished or if she will receive wings or not.

I started with sculpting her head

Creative Paper Clay Doll Head WIP by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2017

 I made her a wig using lamb's wool and it does take forever to do this process.

Doll Wig WIP by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2017

 And here she is before I decide whether or not to leave her as is or to tame her hair, give her a hat and wings... decisions....decisions....

Paper Clay Art Doll by Bethann Scott ©2017   The Stitch Fiddler

THE ELF AND THE WITCH ~THE STITCH FIDDLER~ Bethann Scott

The ELF                                                               The Witch 

Seated Fairy Elf Cloth Doll by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" © 

Halloween Witch Doll by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©

MANTECA DOLL SHOW 2016 ~The Stitch Fiddler~ Bethann Scott

My Columbia Moth Fairy cloth doll traveled to the 2016 Manteca Quilt and Doll Show that was held this month in Manteca California. I was delighted to win two Ribbons for her. The Presidents Choice Best Doll Ribbon and the Viewers Choice Best Doll Ribbon. I took these photos once the doll arrived home. It would be nice to receive a photo of her at the show.

Columbia Moth Fairy Doll by Bethann Scott ©2016

I also received a special handmade fabric ribbon for my participation.



FAIRY MEETS TRAVELER

The Fairy and The Traveler
I just couldn't resist showing the difference in the size of these two dolls. The Elf/Fairy is 16" seated and the Traveler is 13" standing! Now I'll be making a small fairy doll with wings.

Textile Art Dolls by Bethann Scott

ELF ART DOLL

My inspiration color came to life this week with a small twist, I used a totally different fabric than the original organza that I draped over her shoulder. Much of her costume is needle felted including her Elf hat and slippers. She sits atop a Mushroom that I created. I love the movement and colors. I was going to make a pair of wings, but that will be for the next doll.

ELF ART DOLL by Bethann  Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2015

        Elf Doll by Bethann Scott ©2015 "The Stitch Fiddler"

Elf Art Doll by Bethann Scott The Stitch Fiddler