Thora, Twyla and Tessa

Thora

I have been having a play with my patterns and using a mixture of fabrics both new and recycled I have made three new dolls of varying sizes. Thora, the first girl is my old pattern and is wearing an old print with cabbages, I think it was a a Rohan Fabric by the designer Martha Negley. All the girls are wearing this, it was a gift from a friend of my aunt when she was winding down her workroom.  Thora, Twyla and Tessa all have stripy legs thanks to one of David's shirt that gave out this summer and the pink blouses are from Aunty Irene's new summer blouse which she covered with fence paint.  It is a great fabric to work with and I would have liked more. A pyjama top of Becca's made Twyla's and Tessa's knickers and underskirts.  The girls sit well together and are nicely coordinated. Twyla is a very tall girl, she is 50cm and is the tallest girl I have made, when I elongated the pattern, it elongated her head quite considerably and I am not unhappy with the result.  She is stuffed soft and that gives a light cosy feel.  Overall I am quite happy with the long pattern but I am not sure I will make more.  Tessa or ten ton Tessa is an uber tuby maid, I played with the pattern and pulled her wide, she stands 40cm and a good 20cm at the waist.  I like her but I am not sure she will be a good seller but I am happy to make more if she is well liked.  It is interesting to play with patterns and see what you get, I wish I had more time to play but needs must as they say.  I am working on my wedding orders and starting to make a few pieces for Christmas but I need to explore my fairy tale girls and I am thoroughly looking forward to it. I hope everyone is enjoying the season, we are getting some lovely colours but the nights are starting to pull in here.  Best wishes to you all.

Twyla

Tessa