FROG FAIRY ~CLOTH ART DOLL~

I thought I would try something a little different. I wanted to make a sweet little fairy but with frog legs. I also wanted to make a diorama to pose her for her photos.

Frog Fairy Cloth Art Doll by Bethann Scott ~The Stitch Fiddler~

 I made her a diorama that would include a water feature....after all she is part frog.

                                        

She also went through a few costume changes and hairstyles before I decided to give her the bluish green crop top. It never ceases to amaze me how different a doll can look with different clothes, colors and hair styles. 

                                             

In the end I went with a blue-green crop top and an up-do.

Frog Fairy Art Doll by Bethann Scott  ~The Stitch Fiddler Dolls~

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. 

The Huntress ~ A woodland Elf Art Doll ~

The Huntress 

                                

The Huntress Elf ~ by Bethann Scott

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

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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GNOME ART DOLL ~CHRISTMAS ELF~ The Stitch Fiddler

My latest creation for the Holiday season is this Christmas Gnome or should I say Elf?

OOAK Gnome Art Doll by Bethann Scott ©2017

I needle felted his coat using several different fiber colors. I wasn't sure how the green would turn out. But I loved it and added it to the edges. The coat is very soft....I think I want one.

~The Stitch Fiddler~ Needle Felt Elf Jacket by Bethann Scott ©2017 

Christmas Gnome Art Doll by Bethann Scott ©2017

Red Riding Hood: a work in progress

  Though I love the outdoors, I'm glad to be inside sewing again. Yesterday and today was spent making her wig using Tibetan lamb's wool. I purchase the wool on the hide, clip off in tiny pieces and then glue onto a wig cap that is fitted specifically for her head size. This process takes about 7-8 hours to complete. I love the results so I figure it's worth the time.

The dress she's wearing is just temporary until I decide on her costume. My plans are to make a chemise, a fitted dress and of course, a red cape.

Red Riding Hood is a work in progress

 I used Tibetan lamb's wool for her wig making.

Doll Hair WIP by Bethann Scott ~The Stitch Fiddler ~ ©2017

 This is what I've accomplished so far. 

Red Riding Hood and Wolf Doll In Progress by Bethann Scott ©2017 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

ALICE AND THE DODO BIRD FINISHED ~The Stitch Fiddler~

I was glad to pick up a needle and finish the Dodo Birds clothing. I found this soft brushed suede fabric in my stash and thought it would be perfect for his vest and jacket. The Dodo is 15" tall and Alice is 13" (including her stand).

Alice in Wonderland and The Dodo Bird by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2017

I didn't get fancy with the clothing. I wanted the dolls to be the center of attention. 

Here's Alice in a simple two piece bodice and skirt outfit made with pastel blue linen. She wears white cotton petticoat and bloomer underpinnings.

Alice In Wonderland Cloth Doll by Bethann Scott ©2017