Viola Ruth

 Today I finished my Viola Ruth doll. I last made a doll from this pattern in 2017. 

Update: stadium seat for Viola Ruth

https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/viola-ruth-alabama-baby-inspired-doll

A New Amity Doll

https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/countdown-to-odaca-day-a-new-doll

I've been working in the studio the past few days, admittedly procrastinating (putting off making my steampunk centerpiece doll for ODACA Day). So, I went with something known to me, but not necessarily simpler due to the amount of hand work required - especially her hair.

This is "Amity" made from my pattern, reduced in size to 78% of the original. I recycled a wool cycling jersey to create her black shrug. 

Her wool felt beret is pinned in place while it dries. She's just waiting for a belt and face touchup before her official photo shoot tomorrow. She will be in New Orleans this summer for ODACA Day in New Orleans.

Update: Amity is finished

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One More Averill

 Yesterday I finished another Averill doll. This one's just over 18 inches tall. 

Find the pattern HERE

Newsletter #52: Time for a New/Old Project

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/time-for-a-new-old-project

Starting a new doll!

My Latest Santa

 I took on a Christmas project fairly recently, and just finished him. He's packaged, giftwrapped, and delivered!

Old World Santa stands about 15 inches tall. I used Tibetan lamb cut from the hide for his hair and beard. Never again! I learned the hard way that loose wool locks are much easier to use.

'Tis the Season

I just finished my 2024 Christmas ornament prototype. She's about 4x4 inches in size. I'm considering reducing the size a bit, but this would probably increase the difficulty level a bit. I plan to publish the pattern, but this won't be until 2025. 

'Tis the Season

Maisie

 I've finally completed the doll I've been working on for months. Her name is Maisie, and just about every step was a challenge.

New Enigma Dolls

I'm putting the finishing touches on the three Enigma sample dolls made during the creation of my first digital course. 

Enigma 512:

Enigma 513:

Enigma 514:

(To make yarn hair like this, refer to the progress photos in Tutorials)

New Doll for the New Year

 This is "Claire" - doll number 508. Her body was made in November, but has finally been completed.

Newsletter #36: What Will the New Year Bring?

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/what-will-the-new-year-bring

We're almost through this interesting year. Hope 2024 will be kinder for much of the world. Me? I plan to spend focusing on family, friends, and creative outlets.

Now that we've made it through Christmas, here are two dolls I couldn't reveal until after the holiday:

New "Enigma" Doll

 I finished a new Enigma doll today. Her hair color is one I don't typically use, but  it seemed to suit her well. I really like how her face turned out, so may keep this one for myself.

New "Enigma" Dolls

 I've been working on a group of six Enigma dolls, and the first three have been completed. 

Enigma 503

Enigma 504

Enigma 505

Enigma 506

Newsletter #30: When the Husband's Away...

https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/when-the-husband-s-away

I finished another Amity doll yesterday - one I'd started earlier this summer. Made from hand-dyed woven fabric, her size has been reduced from the original design (78%). Her clothing is removable. 

The pattern for her sweater is available on my Facebook group in the Files section:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2051519218479513/files/files

Collette

 I just finished one more doll prior to our trip to Bellevue on Monday, to attend ODACA Day. This is Collette. She may become a new pattern - haven't decided yet. 

Amelia Earhart!

 I have so enjoyed making my Amelia Earhart doll, and all the challenges along the way. 

More Enigma Dolls

 My two most recent "Enigma" dolls have had their photo shoots. Their clothing is made from fabric I bought in Indianapolis, where this doll class was taught.

Doll number 497

Doll number 498

Enigma Photoshoot

Today is photoshoot day. Enigma is my newest design and will eventually be an online course. I'll be teaching in-person next month. 

Doll number 493

Doll number 494

Doll number 495

Enigma 496