Monday, February 18, 2008

Great Day - Giveaway


Recently I asked for a bit of constructive criticism about my little dollies. I wanted to get them perfect before the whole shop thingo.

Miss 16 pointed out that they have no feet. Check! I added feet. But you know the feet kinda made the legs look funny so I had to change the legs. That meant the legs had front seams instead of side seams.....hmmmm.

Master 13 mentioned the hands looked a bit like shoes - or the bottom bit of Italy - ok, new hands. Then I went for new arms, then I didn't like how they attached. I tried more arms. But I did like the hands.

My criticism was the heads - when taking photos of the boys a while ago I did kinda noticed they were a little pancakey flat in the head department.

So, about two weeks of drawing, sewing , turning, stuffing and discarding has followed.

On Friday all the components got put together and......
BLAH !!!

She looked like a wrestler on steroids! I had tweaked this pattern to the point of no return.
On Saturday I bought some delicious Doctor's flannel, On Sunday I went back to my original pattern (with new hands) .....and today I finished these.


Milly


and the twins.

The wool also means they are less pancake like in the head and guess what? I love them !!!

All that beating myself up for nothing ! What a boofhead I am.

Anyway, after such a great day I thought I should cheer someone else up so I'm giving away this little bag. (and you deserve it if you read through all that post )




A little wristlet that might make a nice makeup bag.

Just leave a comment and I'll be back tomorrow evening to draw a name at random.

hmmm, now to tweak those little clothes just a bit................

69 comments:

  1. Hi Jodie,
    I just found you blog through Katrinas, your dolls are just perfect they are soo cute.
    Cheers Linda

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  2. OOOOO! I love, love, love the fabric on your wristlet. Milly and the twins look great! I love your stuff!

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  3. I have just loved catching up with what the kids have been up to. You are so creative Jodie! I would just LOVE to have a piece of your handiwork and can't wait until your new shop opens!

    xx Selina.

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  4. The dolls are so cute - I just love their little facial expressions! The bag totally rocks too. Well done lady!

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  5. These are just so sweet! I love the little bag too. Good luck getting the shop up and running. Looking forward to seeing more!

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  6. I've heard really good things about the Doctor's flannel - so pleased the pattern worked out for you with the new material!

    I think the twins look amazing! Can't wait to see how you are dressing them.

    And the wristlet = cuteness!

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  7. I think it's fabulous that you asked for critiques and followed them so carefully - the new versions are adorable and cute - especially the twins. :) good luck with the shop!

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  8. Adorable dolls - they looks so cheerful. And I love the frillyness of the purse. Best wishes with the shop.

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  9. Milly and the twins are just lovely - but gosh, I do relate to your tweaking thing. I hesitate to lower the tone of your blog but the number of times I've put my finger up a monkey's bottom to pull out the stuffing again, or had to remake ears, etc. Still, I don't know about you, but it's better for it in the end.

    Lovely little bag! That's the wristlet, not you :-p x

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  10. Your new girls are lovely - but there was never anything wrong with the others!!! Can't wait to see the shop open! Lucy x

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  11. Your talent inspires me! Great job - but then I've loved all of your work.

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  12. Cute dolls Jodie, I love their hair!

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  13. They look great, I love the twins!

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  14. I love their textured hair - don't change that :-).

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  15. I love the look of them made out of the Doctor's flannel. Especially love the twins (maybe they will be double trouble???) The bag looks great to and btw - your posts are always a joy to read till the end!

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  16. Dolls always make me happy. Your twins are darling.

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  17. Tweaks or no - your little people are wonderful!

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  18. Your dolls are so charming, they have such personality. I can almost imagine the twins to be my little girls, except, no, they're smiling at each other. Those couldn't be my daughters after all... :0)

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  19. I love the new style dolls - they look great. I can't wait until your shop opens - any idea when that might be? The material for the wristlet is wonderful - what is it?

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  20. I really love your dolls. I want my daughter to have one. I could just see here walking around day after day holding your cute little dolls hand and dancing in the living room with one. How can we get our hands on them?????

    Natalie

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  21. awwww! i love your dolls! i'm really loving the hair! good job! and the fabric on that wristlet is gorgeous!

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  22. Just stop tweaking. They are great just as they are!

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  23. I must have missed the post about critisism as I would have said they are just perfect.........you do so well playing with these esp after my one and only softie for years.........the kids look great........

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  24. Love your dollies, and the little bag, can you throw my name in the drawing. I'll be having a drawing soon when I reach 100 blogs.

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  25. I am not concerned whether or not I win the bag.

    I am just sitting here patiently waiting for the shop to open.

    Actually not that patiently!

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  26. Jodie ~ I think all the girls (and the boys) are just so adorable. I can't wait till they are actually for sale ~ they will be won't they?

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  27. I really like the hair especially on the twins.

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  28. I love your footless dolls. I've been building up the courage to try my own in copycat but I'm not quite there yet.

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  29. yeah yeah yeah great dolls GIMME THE BAG WOMAN!

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  30. I honestly liked the original design as it was - the 'pancake headedness' made them quirky and cute. Although I will say your revisions are adorable as well. I think they'd all sell splendidly :)

    The bag is adorable. I've been craving for a wristlet.. and I can't sew! heheh.

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  31. The dolls are great perhaps there is a lesson there don't listen to criticism if your happy with it go with it. Love the little bag.

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  32. Your dolls are adorable! I really like their cute little faces!!! I think you may have inspired me to try to make a doll (or two) for my wee girls! :)

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  33. Jodie
    I love your dolls, I always figure 'if it aint broke dont fix it'.. they are cute!
    a boofhead? no, never!


    Lissa
    PS what have those kerfuffle causing smelly boys been up to?

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  34. They are adorable, as they have always been!!
    ~cheers~
    Ang

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  35. i like the way you do the hair, and they have really sweet faces. i think with fabric dolls, the face is so important. and i agree about feet, yours most definitely suit having feet : )

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  36. If she is called Milly, are the twins Molly and Mandy?

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  37. I must go get myslef one of those swish "haircuts" that your twins have.
    The bag is lovely, I especially love the frill around it.
    Have a great day!

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  38. the dollies are too sweet...love their smiles!
    cute bag too- would love to be in your draw!

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  39. I would love to win the little wristlet - it's gorgeous!

    I'm loving the dolls you make too!

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  40. Jodie, your dolls have such incredible character! They always bring a smile to my face!

    The wristlet is also VERY cute - a great pressie for 'The Girls' - are you also selling them for those of us who aren't lucky enough to win?!

    LOVE your blog, and your amazing work.

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  41. I like the dolls. They make me smile.

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  42. Nothing like some constructive critism from the kids. Love the bag too the fabric is great

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  43. Your dolls are SOOO cute!!! I look forward to every post on this blog!! What a fun giveaway. I am going to be adding a giveaway to my blog soon. I am not sure it will be as cute as that bag though! :)

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  44. The boys were and are perfect and my son is going to love one when you get that Etsy thing happening! Love th wristlet too is it Amy Butler fabric? Keep up the fabby work. Shaz

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  45. HI,just wanted to let you know that it really is VERY easy to do the Etsy thing....I took forever like you , and then dedicated one full day to it. and presto - etsy shop called Totally Innocent.Probably the hardest part was setting up Paypal account - took me a while because i had to read all the info.....So just go for it - and worry about your banner and stuff later !!! Its very excited once you start listing!!!And then you will spend even more time on the computer - just like moi!-

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  46. The dolls are lovely! Looking forward to perusing your Etsy shop. And the wristlet is very cute.

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  47. Cute little dolls and wonderful little bag ... love it. SmilynStef at aol dot com

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  48. Hi Jodie,
    Just found your blog through Chi Chi La La and I just love it! I look forward to reading your entries and seeing the progress of your dolls - they're gorgeous! Keep up the great work!
    Monique x

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  49. As always I love your work! I somehow missed the question (I think) on what would be better for the boys...I would have said one is not living with me, ummm...I mean with Zoe...

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  50. Twins.... thats too much jodie... you better keep em away from your boys or you'll have trouble.... lol.... uv the new look dools... and luv the bag too....
    Ab

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  51. That bag is just so pretty....I absolutely love it....and Milly is definitely my favourite!

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  52. The dolls are adorable and the bag, so lovely!

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  53. Jodie the dolls look great, as always your work is fabulous, can't wait until the shop opens, keep up to great work. Cheers Christine

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  54. I love the dolls--so cute! The wool definitely gives them a much fuller look. I love the detailing you do on their hair.

    I love the bag as well--who doesn't love the combo of pink and green?!?

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  55. Your dolls are just gorgeous, Jodie. I made my first doll since secondary school last week, for my God - daugher. After reading about all the adventures your 'kids' have - I do wonder what my RJ is up to with her new Mummy! It's so nice to finnally sew for a girl - i have 3 boys. The bag is beautiful too. Siobhan.

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  56. I love these dolls and the boys, too. "Flaws" and all. I think my favorite is the stories you tell with them. So sweet.

    The wristlet is also sweet. Pink and paisley... nice!

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  57. Your dolls are just too cute. Love the wristlet as well.
    Had an (understanding) chuckle at your craft room too.

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  58. I LOVE YOUR DOLLS!!!!!!wowieeee so cute!!!!xoxo
    PS thank you for your sweet comment on my clogs!

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  59. Hey, I never noticed anything wrong with the dolls in the first place!! Very cute!!

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  60. Love the old. Love the new-they are all fabulous! I think a lot of people are wanting to buy them!! Have fun creating:) great bag too!

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  61. I think your dolls are really cute. Put me in your drawing. Please

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  62. Oh Milly and the twins are GORGEOUS!!!! I love the fabric you've used and now have to go and research it for myself!!!!

    Good luck with the shop - you'll get there!!

    I really really really really love that little bag - really!!!

    xx

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  63. Jodie, your dolls are COMPLETELY gorgeous! I adore them - great work, and great imagination.

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  64. I love your dolls! New and old, and I love your blog - just re-found it (looking forward to making a bag and button ring).

    I will be waiting anxiously for your store. My little red headed boy needs a doll with personality - and a hat, as red-headed boys must wear hats in the sun (that's what I tell mine anyway, and so far it has worked.)

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  65. Love your dearling little people creations. The details and style are wonderful. Can't wait for your store. Little wristlet looks almost edible. Yum! Monkimom

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  66. I just wanted to say thanks for posting so much real stuff. I have learned a lot from watching you as you have posted about your creations. Thanks for the glimps into the process. I also like how you went back and trusted yourself in the end. Your dolls really were quite marvelous to begin with! They look like real kids. I especially like the boy dolls. I have boys myself and love to see great boy dolls out there.

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Hellloooooo !!!!