I was lucky enough recently to become the proud owners of two dolls. One is beaten up and dirty and falling apart, and the other is newly made. I love them both.
First up, I will show you the Elaine McNally doll I am the proud owner of. I sent Elaine a pattern for a Columbian doll that I knew I wasn't going to get around to, but knew she would enjoy it. I also included an extra copy of a book and some lace in the package. She offered to pay me for the pattern but what I wanted more than money was one of her dolls. And I said so. So guess what I got in the mail? This wonderful doll that she made in my first Izannah Walker Workshop. I love Elaine McNally's dolls! Elaine recently made a Little Red Riding Hood and a Wolf using the Izannah Walker Workshop pattern. I'm lovin' seeing these Un-Izannahs as well. :-)
First up, I will show you the Elaine McNally doll I am the proud owner of. I sent Elaine a pattern for a Columbian doll that I knew I wasn't going to get around to, but knew she would enjoy it. I also included an extra copy of a book and some lace in the package. She offered to pay me for the pattern but what I wanted more than money was one of her dolls. And I said so. So guess what I got in the mail? This wonderful doll that she made in my first Izannah Walker Workshop. I love Elaine McNally's dolls! Elaine recently made a Little Red Riding Hood and a Wolf using the Izannah Walker Workshop pattern. I'm lovin' seeing these Un-Izannahs as well. :-)
using the Izannah Walker Workshop pattern
And here's my (ahem) "new" Chase doll
In this picture below you can see
what the paint color was when new.
She (he?) will be fun to study!
These beaten up old dolls give a lot of clues
as to how they're constructed
7 comments:
I love Elaines Doll, very sweet :)
There's something very special about Elaine's dolls. They all have such a wistful quality about them, like they're deep in thought. I love them.
I agree with both commets. I adore Elaine's dolls and her style. She's a great painter and sewer as well. The dress and apron are perfect. I also very much like the Martha Chase doll, seeing the original paint and construction. Dixie, will you make a pattern from it? That would be great. Fondly Mary Goddard.
Hi, Mary -
I'm not sure. I have a number of projects to finish up before I can consider my next one. :-) Has someone already done this?
You are one lucky girl Dixie, these two dolls are treasures. Nice work Elaine ;)
Oh Dixie, your so lucky...Elaine's dolls are treasures!!! (just darlling Elaine!) Do you think Martha Chase knew Izannah Walker??
two lovely dolls, not sure which one i like best,Elaine's doll is fantastic her face..no not just her face ,,EVERYTHING about her is wonderful.....but i love the "oldness" of the other one!!!
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