Louise, a Wee Wonderful doll...

I just love Hillary Lang's Wee Wonderfuls dollies and patterns and embroideries.  Miss Hillary is such a beautiful creator of all things childlike and full of wonder.  That is why I decided to try my hand at making one of her dolls.  This one is from her pattern:  Kit, Chloe, and Louise -- three doll ideas in one.  I chose Louise although I didn't quite make her hair the same as the pattern.  I wanted my dolly to have reddish-golden, curly hair, and I wanted the small hands that receive her to be able to put Louise's hair in ponytails or clippies or leave it wild & frizzy.  I made Louise out of the fabrics in my stash.  The only purchase I made was the yarn for her hair.

It was a fun project, but a little bit fussy for me.  I guess dolly projects aren't the kind that happen over night.  I must say, the pattern instructions were clear and easy to follow.  Now that I have made one, I think I could make another dolly in less time since I've learned by my mistakes and successes what to do and not to do.

If you have a notion to do some sewing or embroidering before Christmas, you will find lots of lovely patterns in Hillary's shop.  I've made the Seasons Stichettes, and I'm fond of a freebie, Elf Stitchette.  I hope you find inspiration at Wee Wonderfuls like I have.  Enjoy!