Rag Doll Challenge...~ Presenting Primrose~

Challenge is the perfect word to describe my journey :) the process seemed fraught with complications from the moment i signed up...but as my teenage brother wisely told me, "The effort is worth the result"{although he was talking about his penmanship}

my hope was to capture the awakenings of spring, when flower petals skip about & blossoming branches seem to dance in the breeze, basking in the warmth of the vibrant sun {from the perspective of an 11 year old girl who loves ballet, aka my sister, the dolls recipient}

& so i began excitedly, cutting sewing cutting some more, & gulp... a little gluing{i love fabric glue!}


& voila a pretty doll with paisley curls, lacey puff sleeves, shiny ribboned pointers & my favourite accesory, her beautiful bonnet...i couldnt get the pattern right, i wanted it more gathered at the top, but the fabric & colours delight me(tho im pretty sure the fabric wrecked the sewing machine, the bobbin moves arond now, hmm)



i had intended to do more to her face...but time outran me


so plan b, a soft shy face ~ the sweetness of springs first hopeful stirring,
with tiny loveheart eyes ~ for seeing the world through love in all its golden hues,
dimpled cheeks ~ the little accents that make the springtime glow with prettiness,
& a gentle smile ~ because spring beckons you to believe












Such a glorious Thank You to our host of Blithe & Blonde for inviting us to create & challenging us to learn!
& a note of appreciation for these rag dolls i happened across...
my very wonderfully favourite & my inspiration for this doll
my favourite colours ~ lemon, apricot, strawberry & lime
these characterizations i adore!
for the faces!
for her coat!

Today i wish you all a sparkly sun-filled day!