Cloth Doll

I've been wanting to make a cloth doll for a long time, but  hadn't found a reason.  My niece turned two this past week, and that was the perfect excuse. 

I love the look of the simple cloth bodies, and faces.  I wasn't sure how it would be accepted, but I'm happy to say that I think she liked it.

She has wool felt details, and cotton appendages and body.  I added some embroidered facial features, and a bit of lace to dress her up.

Initially I wasn't going to give her a mouth, but Clark insisted.  He even designed it for me.  I gave him a piece of paper, and he drew out a little smile with a line on one side.  He has a good eye, so I agreed.

I love her black mary janes, and blushed cheeks.  I really liked her sitting on the shelf of my sewing room, but now she's gone.  That means only one thing, I MUST make more.