Sunday, July 26, 2009

a special girl...

A special girl is turning 3 on Wednesday and I have decided to make her a doll for her birthday. I've opted for an amigurumi base and have started making it way too late in the piece to make any real sense. But since when have I ever made sense??

doll making

Unfortunately that's how I work best. Under stress with horrific deadlines. I have to finish it in time and I will, along with the bedding I am going to make for the doll's cot that I found by the side of the road. (should have warned you that it got worse!!) Thankfully my step father gave it a fresh coat of paint along with sprucing up a sweet little child's sideboard/cupboard that I bought for her at a garage sale for $2. I'll post a picture of it when it's unveiled on the day, I'm sure you'll all remember seeing/owning one when you were a kid.

I probably won't have time to post before Wednesday - work, doll making and bedding will have to come first, but I shall return by the end of the week. I don't know why I am being so dramatic, it's only a few days afterall!

Take care...M*

6 comments:

Gina Denholm said...

Goodness me. I think you're nuts. I also heartily approve! Now I don't want to see you back here before Thursday...

Mel said...

Wow Melanie I love those dolls soooo much but the thought of those stitches makes me sweat even more than ordinary crochet! She is going to love it! And the sound of that furniture makes my heart go pitter pat. I am forever dragging home bits of furniture I've found off the street and simply have to have, much to the Mr's annoyance ;)

Mel said...

Oh and I just realised your little one shares the Mr's birthday too! Gotta love the Leo's!

Sherrin said...

sounds great! looking forward to the big unveil!  (good luck!! in getting it all done!)

michelle said...

well it's looking fantastic so far!!!
can't wait...sure she will be a beauti...

Tania said...

Hooley Cadooley Mrs - you're as bad as me! That's one lucky ducky three year old...