Fabric Swap Contribution: Sew-Your-Own Dolls
red1
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beths
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alice
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gnome
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Finally, I'm back online — our network was down — feels like forever, but I think it was only a week. Isn't it amazing how much you can get done when that happens?
These are a few of the fat quarters that I hand-printed for Bethany's swap. They're supposed to be sew-your-own dolls. I was inspired by a batik doll that I saw in a 70s kid craft book. I'll try to find it and scan it, but you know how that goes.
First, I needed a crash course in batik. Thanks, Sara. I think I called her twenty times that first day, when she loaned me her supplies. Then, I needed my own supplies. Thanks, Dharma Trading Co. Their stuff only took one day to get to me UPS Ground.
Several 1 a.m. nights and a week later I had eight sew-your-own dolls. They definitely have a bit of a creepiness that I'm digging. Finally, I got my dreary element I've been searching for in my craft. Who knew I'd find it with batik. I used some fabric pens to draw details and felt like I was cheating.
The top photo is Little Red Riding Hood. The second one I made specifically for Beth because she's got a collection of show-your-guts dolls. The third is a Franken-alice of sorts. She was born with a black eye. And, lastly, a gnome. Could have seen that one coming. I'm keeping him and have already sewn him up. I'll try to get photos of that, too, as well as the prototype. More photos over at Flickr.
I forgot to mention that I was a bit creeped out by the warnings on all the dyes, chemicals, and soaps that I used for this project and will be soon following in the footsteps of two inspirational natural dyers, Simmy and Siri. In addition to plant matter I think I'll delve into the world of mushroom dyeing, which I've been itching to do ever since I found some dyers polypore. I love it when craft interests collide — mushrooms and dyeing, sigh.
So much to do, so little time.
P.S. Even though I always turn up as Snape when I do those online quiz things, I really want to be Mrs. Weasley when I grow up. Sorry, Frick.
Labels: batik, fabric, sew-your-own-doll, swap
24 Comments:
Cool batik!
I'm happy that your network is back up and running.
My favorite is the gnome one too.
It makes me so happy that you are keeping the gnome, it's my favorite.
They are awesome! Folksy with a dark side. The gnome is pretty cool but I'm digging that Cheshire cat.
I never in a million years thought I would be so fascinated with something so dreary and creepy. But I am. They're wonderful.
(swoons)
I have never ever seem batik used in a cooler way!!!!!!! I am in love them all...yay for creepy!!!
Very cool! It looks like you found a fun way to use batiks. I want to see the gnome all made up.
Love the gnome!
they look fantastic- hope I get to see one in person ;-)
These are so cool! What a fantastic idea! I love them all, and REALLY hope I get one!
A lot of very cool and fun creepiness rather than a bit. These are really great.
Holy moly! These are fantastic works of art. This seriously defies my concept of batik. Great job.
So cool! The gnome is my favorite!
Better than any make-your-own-whatever fabric that i've ever seen! Love them all.
I like Alice best; she's awesome.
And I like Mrs. Weasley best too.
The dolls are a great idea--your creativity amazes me.
And I've always loved Molly Weasley and identified with her domestic skills, motherly qualities and nostalgia for silly old songs, but my heart nearly burst with excitement at the end of book 7.
Thank you everyone. I hope I keep going with this. I have some ideas for different series.
Jen: There's no link for you, so I don't know who you are. If you read this, let me know.
I really really love the idea of printing sew-your-own dolls. So cool! Beth is my favorite, although Alice is a close second.
Years ago there was a video game with a gothy, adventure Alice in Wonderland that was super cool. Your Alice reminds me of her.
You've totally captured the creepy, dreary vibe with these. They give me the same kind of warm feeling that your skull Santa wallet does every time I look at him.
I can't wait to see the other series you are planning! :)
They rock!!
Wow, these dolls are blowing me away! I love them all. Such creativity is inspiring.
These are great!!! A very nice way to create your own doll. :-) I personally love Alice the best, but they're all awesome.
WOW. Girl, you blow me away with your creativity and talent. These sew-your-own dolls are fabulous!!
Batik is so much fun, isn't it? I took a Batik class at Boise State awhile back, and made a tapestry of a creepy tree with funky leaves on it. At one point I took it to a frame shop to have it framed, and the woman who ran the shop gave me such an incredulous look that I slunk away. It's still wrapped up, in a box in the garage. Hmmm. I think maybe I'll dig it back out...
You are amazing.
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