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Grayson Perry
Like many people, I’m more than a little in love with Grayson Perry. Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl, his biography, was a frank and winning account of his life, from his tough childhood to his success as … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Sewing
Tagged Alan Measles, Claire, doll, Grayson Perry, handmade, sewing, Transvestite Potter
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Josephine
Josephine has a spoon for a spine, and a keyhole to her heart.
Virginia
Virginia is my second handmade doll. She is more knowing than Carmen. I made her slightly larger, with detailed hands and a bust. She has a fifties style dress, pearl earrings and her hair is based on Marilyn Monroe’s curls. Here she … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing
Tagged 50s, calico, doll, handmade, marilyn monroe, red hair, sewing
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Carmen
Carmen was something of an experiment. She is 100% handmade. Her body is calico, her hair is felt, her dress is cotton. I embroidered her face by hand with satin stitch. She has a heart locket, upcycled from an old … Continue reading
Strawberry Doll
I made this doll for my little cousin Amy. I gave her blonde hair because Amy has blonde hair. If you’d like to make one, the pattern is here.