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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Always a Holiday Behind?

This is Sonia. She was going to be witch for Halloween this year (a Good Witch), but as it's November 11, it seems I'm a holiday behind.

I used my Averill pattern, with an alternate cloth-covered clay face. Her body and limbs are from craft velour. I made her skirt a little longer, altered her vest pattern, and gave her a purple coat/duster. Her hair is Tibetan lamb, dyed. She doesn't look much like a witch any more, but she could be one if she wanted.

12 comments:

  1. NatalieNovember 11, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    FANTASTIC!!!
    As with all your work.

    Hugs,

    ~Nat

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  2. DebbieNovember 11, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    She is too pretty to be a witch, well... she could be a pretty witch, she is perfect, I love the colors.

    Debbie

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  3. UnknownNovember 12, 2008 at 5:32 AM

    Hi Deanna, she is lovely but too sweet for a witch. She is the perfect thanksgiving doll though, with those colors and costume, very pilgrim-like!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Deanna,

    I agree with Patti...she could be a wonderful Pilgrim doll! She is really beautiful (along with all the other dolls you create). I am so impressed with your talent. ~~Angela

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  5. fiddlestixstudiosNovember 12, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    Deanna,Sonia is so very beautiful!She definitely looks like a good witch-maybe an Herbalist.I can just see her in her Gypsy caravan,with all of her roots,and plants and jars!I love her!You do stunning work!
    Hugs:),
    ~Mandy

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  6. Susie McMahonNovember 12, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    She's beautiful - a very benign witch - a herbalist.

    Thanks for sending the 'Verity' pattern - I've read it through & can't wait to get started! Maybe this weekend I'll find some time.

    Cheers,
    Susie

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  7. Dixie RedmondNovember 12, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    She's beautiful!

    Dixie

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  8. Deanna HoganNovember 13, 2008 at 6:24 AM

    Thanks everyone! Yup, she's a benign witch - probably a midwife. Certainly the go-to person in the village when anyone is sick or hurt, and knows all the healing properties of plants and herbs.

    Deanna

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  9. Rosina Lippi GreenNovember 20, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    Deanna -- when you say 'alternate cloth covered clay face' do you mean you altered the mold for Averill's face, or did an entirely different one?

    I finished a doll based on your Averill just a few days ago. I'm pretty happy with the way she turned out, except for the juncture between the side of the face and the stump.

    In case you have time/energy to have a look: http://www.saralaughs.com/littlepeople

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  10. Designs by Kat LeesNovember 23, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Deanne I absolutely love your dolls, they are all awesome. Great works of ART each of them. Hugs,Kat Lees

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  11. OriceNovember 28, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    I really love the look of this witch. Especially that you used the Averil pattern. I may have to try one too. Nice doll, Deanna@

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  12. Dixie RedmondDecember 4, 2008 at 3:45 AM

    I already commented, but want to say, I really understand that "always a holiday behind" thing. I've worked very hard over the years to begin decorating for holidays more. Time to break out the snowmen and santas and stuff!

    Dixie

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