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Stephanie Sep 30, 2006

OK! So it's NOT a bear . . . . .but it IS a miniature!!
I've been wandering off the path a little bit. I have been wanting to learn more thread sculpture and dolls are a good place to learn.
I convinced Vicky Riley of Dinky Babies to make some mini doll patterns and am having a blast!!!

Here is Marci, she sits 3" tall and has needle-felted hair. My first time with felting needles, so I'm pretty pleased! She also has glass eyes and is filled with polyfil and steel shot, so she has a nice weight to her and site very nicely.

I've got a new one cut out, smaller than this. Can't wait to see how it turns out!!

sarahjane Sep 30, 2006

Oh Wow....she is so cute!!! I love her she looks really really sweet...    

Can the patterns be bought anywhere??

Michelle Helen Sep 30, 2006

Very cute! first try huh with needle felting?...That is marvelous...by the way, how are your fingers? The first time I tried needle felting I had...shall we say...several encounters with the needle and my fingers...I should have stock in "band aides".

Michelle

Stephanie Sep 30, 2006

sarajane: I'm working on it!

Michelle: I got a couple short felting needles and made a little polymer clay handle for them. I basically just made a clay bead and stuck the needle in it and then baked it. The needle is shorter than the head is thick, so it never goes all the way through. Never poked my fingers once! I needed something small to work on these bitty heads.

Pumpkin & Pickle Bears Sep 30, 2006

Oh, she is CUTE!!! I want her!!!

I received my 2nd order from you today Stephanie and once again I am THRILLED...thank you so much!!

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 30, 2006

How cute!!  Great new creation!

Dilu Oct 1, 2006

Steph, you already know how I feel...She is absolutely adorable....

Extra GoodGollyHugs and Thanks for Monday too....you truly are a special lady and a peach to boot!

di

Jellybelly Bears Oct 1, 2006

Oh my gosh, shes adorable Stephanie!!!  Shes so cute   

rufnut Oct 1, 2006

Wow Stephanie, fantastic work  :clap:

kbonsall Oct 1, 2006

Gosh she is cute!!!     

Laurie Oct 1, 2006

I don't usually go for dolls but this little one is sooo cute
Laurie :hug:

Marion Oct 1, 2006

I'm in love !   
She is as cute as can be !

patsylakebears Oct 1, 2006

Stephanie she is just the cutest doll .... I love her

VermontHarvest Oct 1, 2006

WOW.  SHE IS SO CUTE.  I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HER......

GREAT JOB...NEEDLE FELTING CAN HURT.  VERY GOOD IDEA TO DO THE CLAY THING  :)

DOREEN

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 2, 2006

Super cute!  I love her little bent limb pose.  Did you use stockinette?

Jodi Falk Oct 5, 2006

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute !! I love her . Good job looks like you had fun making her.

Stephanie Oct 9, 2006

Thank you all! I'm having a really good time and it's a nice break from bears. Don't worry! I have no plans on giving up bears!! It's just that something a little different every once in a while is nice. And I can take the new skills I learn with dolls back to my bear making.
I have the patterns and fabric now. Marci is made from craft velour that many doll makers use. It's a polyester knit with just a little stretch. Just the right amount for needle sculpting. I prefer the fuzzy side out, but you can use the smooth side out too. I have 2 other types of fabric too, each different but all good for doll skins.
She really was fun to make, and pretty easy too. Still haven't got the smaller one done yet! I got sidetracked by a miniature penguin.

hatsuko Oct 15, 2006

So adorable! I love her little fingers and toes :3

kerrenmorris Oct 27, 2006

oh she is sooooo cute!
  Kerren

newbearland Nov 2, 2006

Stephanie she is adorable.  I have seen all the new doll stuff on your website and am soooo tempted...but then I'm tempted by all the stuff on your website  :crackup:

Dilu Nov 3, 2006

This is another one of Steph's little gals.....I love her red hair and she came with a monkey!!!  And the two of them monkey around all the time here.  The gollies are captivated by her.

I wish i had  more piccys, but the camera is still at Sony being fixed....sigh...Well its only been 9one week i guess i shouldn't be fussing too much....

Thank you Stephanie...love your work....and I'm not done yet!

gollyhugs
dilu

Stephanie Nov 5, 2006

Dilu,
Here's a new pic for you. I shot this just before she left.
I'm so glad Nikki has such a wonderful mommy!!

Swan Valley Bears Nov 5, 2006

Tooooooooooooo cute, Dilu ! ! ! !

matilda Nov 7, 2006

Talk about adorable Stephanie. Just what every self respecting bear needs. Their very own Dolly,