The process

I really should have written this post first, but I was so excited to be done with Madeleine, I didn't even think about it.
So, here are a few pictures I took along the way:

The pattern transferred to muslin, ready to sew.

All sewn up, ready to turn (except for one lower arm) and stuff.

In progress. There were problems, I could not get the wrinkles out of the neck and after many tries, just decided to live with it. The neck was going to be covered, anyway, so it wasn't THAT big a deal.

Hair and face painted. I think I held my breath a lot during that process.

Antiqued, sprayed with fixative and assembled.

And all finished - I think. I need to look at her for a little longer to see if she needs anything else.

Introducing Madeleine

This is what I've been working on for the last 2-1/2 weeks: I am taking a class from Danita Art on doll making. This is my very first ever attempt at a painted doll and I had never drawn a face before, either. Frankly, I was scared. But I followed instructions and it worked.

Rather crooked stripes on the legs. Much harder than one would think.

There is definitely room for improvement, but I'm quite happy with my first attempt. I love all the techniques I learned along the way and I already have ideas for other dolls. Finding the time, now that's another problem.