Busy month of October

The end of the year sees us picking up the pace, and finished dolls are trickling in as we prepare for our fabulous Show and Sale next month!  We had two dolls to share besides the Challenge dolls, which will get their own post very soon!

First is Andrea's, who brought her flower-themed doll Posie from last spring's Annie Hesse workshop.  As usual, her doll was made in a slightly smaller scale than the original pattern called for.  Her skirt is made of innumerable yards of ribbons and lace., and she has beaded elbows, too.

Posie, by Andrea  B., from a pattern by Annie Hesse

a closer view of her beaded face

Julie G. brought a new dollie, too.  She knit the Miranda pattern from Fiona MacDonald's book Babes in the Wool.

Miranda by Julie G., from a pattern by Fiona MacDonald

The textures on this doll are wonderful.  The different yarns are very touchable, and the button belt is playful and musically clink-y.  Her hair came complete with wild dye job, since it started life as a hair extension for big people.

Check back soon for pictures of all 9 (yes, 9!) of this year's challenge dolls!