Here are the first two dolls I have made for Operation Christmas Child‘s shoe boxes. Every bit of them is recycled or second hand, and hand stitched I might add {thank you, thank you}. They are faceless because I haven’t got any paint yet. Going to wait to see what comes into our Boutique before I buy some…!
After these ones I will be stitching on their faces – I found a really cute retro expression that I will use for the next couple.
For making the dolls, I started out with The Black Apple‘s pattern {always very generous with her templates ~ thanks!} ~ but Mark helped me to design one that has a bigger rear so that she can sit on her peaches without a wall behind her! I am {and I have to say that Mark is also} very pleased with the outcome. I hope to post the pattern here in the near future. {Doll on left is from our design}
The stitching and creating has given me time to reflect on the plight of the future little recipients and I hope that you too will be inspired to help those you know to be in need throughout this year.
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Tags: Creativity, OCC, Patterns, Recycle, Sewing, The Black Apple