Easter

We had a fun Easter celebration with my brother, sister in law and my little niece.  Eliot had a good time helping her find eggs and directing the operation.  

 I set up the photo lights and did a couple of family photos.  I'm working on some editing but I will put that up when it is done.  Eliot has really taken a liking to the ukulele lately, I think he is ready to learn some chords.  He was suggesting I might have a 'rock star baby'.  He has visions of a family band with him at the helm.

I made this little bunny for my niece's Easter basket.  These little dolls are so fun and easy to customize.  They are a great way to use up scraps, too.

Finished Doll

I finished the Jess Brown knock off doll yesterday.  I ended up hand sewing her dress during snips of time when Eliot was either taking a bath or entertaining himself.  It would have gone a lot faster by machine but I haven't been able to set it up much lately due to lack of space.  Give and take.

The hand sewing methods I learned by reading and doing the Alabama Chanin projects have come in handy several times, including this one. The seams are really sturdy.  I think I would still like to make her a little scarf and jacket in time.  

It was also nice to use up some of the bias tape I had found at yard sales a couple of summers ago.  I'm surprised I was able to find it buried in my craft piles!  I like the bright contrast to her cotton body.

I've started another rabbit doll that I will share once I put her together.  Eliot wants a 'man version' for himself.  He said I could probably sell her for a lot of money, maybe $20.  I have an entrepreneur on my hands I think.  I told him if he could come up with something to make I would help him sell it.  We'll see if it pans out.

Jess Brown Knock Off

I fell in love with Jess Brown dolls after seeing them in Martha Stewart magazine a few months ago. So, I promptly started making my knock off version. It is pretty much an exact copy but it has been fun to figure it out as I go along. I've added some of my own little details such as the felted flower in her hair.

She has been a good way to use up some leftover fabric I have had lying around.

Her dress should be done this weekend if all goes as planned. Her whole spindly self is very cute. She is definitely staying in the family.