Primitive doll

I knew the title would grab your attention : ) I've always loved primitive dolls and crafts, but I've never attempted to make anything...

Love it when I'm on a roll! The ideas are flowing and my house is a mess! LOL I'll try to get a little cleaning done tomorrow. Wish hubby would learn to pick up his socks! And also Jupiter the cat who loves to bring up socks from the dirty clothes pile in the basement. At least I do have my laundry done for this week. OK...So here are a few new items. All have been listed on ebay I really need to work on my new items for Early Work Mercantile coming up here next week! I wish the days would…

Primitive dolls/folk art doll is a broad type of folk art that includes elements of naïve and outsider art. The primitive folk art style is associated with the historical or early Americana era. Primi

I've been wanting to do this wee Sparrow for over a year now. I guess, that I needed to wait until just the right time. While shopping a couple of weeks ago, I came across the fabric for her dress. It needed to be inspired from the woods in my back yard. When I came across this piece, I knew that it was time to make her. I was watching Jane Austen's Persuasion last weekend and I knew just who my little Sparrow would be,. Dear Anne was sweet, beautiful and bright....yes, my sketch would take…

Doll Making 101 The tools of the trade: Sewing machine (obviously!) & sewing supplies (Quality thread, seam ripper, pins etc.) Muslin Fabric for dress, pantaloons, apron, slip etc.... Stuffing (and a pencil, chopstick, wooden spoon handle, dowel etc. help stuff) Embroidery thread, yarn, wool etc. (for hair) Doll making needle (I like the 5" ones-looks like a regular needle-just MUCH longer) Buttons (for eyes or for decoration) Barn Red paint or regular powder blush & a brush (for cheeks!)…

Extreme Primitive Dolls | Primitive Angel Art doll Extreme Primitive by LaineyWhitworthArt, £30 ...

I've finished stitching the clothing & bonnet for the rag doll made by Martha Bishop. I've been calling her the "Martha doll" for so ...