In the studio

And here's her seester!!

These dolls are made with quilting cotton fabrics, sewn completely by hand and stuffed with cotton batting. They are about 12-14 inches high. This doll has arms that are made separately and attached at the shoulders.

Last night I put rocks in the bases of the stands to add weight and to insure that the stand and doll won't tumble.

This is the back room of my apartment, and it has much better light, don't you think?

In the studio

Yes, yes, I've also been knitting, but isn't this doll a knockout?

She's been sort of finished for a while now, however I added what I consider the real finishing touches - the breast plate and the epaulette on her left shoulder over the weekend. But the best part of this particular stage is that I'm completing the stand. I've been making dolls without them for years, but I've made a commitment to provide a stand for each doll. This one is papier mache, and I've got several materials in mind for more.

The knitting is sporadic while I'm moving my apartment, but I'll have photos soon. I need to find another good photo setting with the right sort of light and everything in my new place.