Fabric art doll

Sometimes when I’m working on a doll it takes a while for all the elements to come together to be a whole. Sometimes everything falls into place with little effort. This most recent spirit fi…

She stands, tall and proud, no matter what is happening around her. Whether the skies are filled with ferocious winds, battering rains, thick blankets of snow, or simple gloominess.....she Stands just as tall and proud as she does on the good days. She doesn't let those harder days keep her from being who she is. In fact, she digs in deeper and and holds steadfast. She shares who she is and what she has, lovingly with no conditions. She gives shelter to those who need it, and feeds those who…

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Textile Art Dolls | Moonside Parlour

Most artists have trouble pricing their work, especially at the beginning. Doll makers are not an exception. I had so many requests for this article! So here I am, prepared for a task, ready to help out and give some advice.

Divas? Goddesses? Sages? This week, I finally put the finishing stitches to these little dolls which have been on my work table for...

​ Sarah's dolls are unique, one-of-a-kind editions. Each piece is lovingly stitched by hand, using both new and vintage fabrics.

"Bat Girl" This dazzling handmade Bat Girl has just fluttered into my Shop. Act fast as I have a feeling she won't be lurking for long. I shall be a rather sad to say goodbye to my little friend. Having spent many hours creating this eye-catching little character I felt in a constant bubble of 1920s costume parties. She has the look of a dazzling flapper about her in her black lace and sparkling sequins. I've not used a machine at all, preferring more and more these days to work free hand. I…

This is the art doll I created for the Mother Earth art doll reader's challenge in Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. I was a finalist but did not make the final cut for publication in the magazine. She is about a foot tall and made of patchwork quilted fabric, embroidery, and hand applique. Her hair is strips of blue silk and silver threads with snow flakes. I gave her to my best friend for her 50th birthday. It so nice when you know your art went to a good home!

Fairytale art dolls and textile sculptures. A blog by Pantovola about art dolls and textile art, Folktales and Fairytales, news and inspiration