Dolls

 

I'm way to old for dolls but my bestie made this really cute frog for me. He's made from fabric and I adore him. I've always loved frogs and this wee guy is no exception.

Course I couldn't just leave it at that. I've been knee deep in what they call K-Drama, (C-Drama) Korean period piece, TV shows. I love them... can't figure out the next sentence or the plot before it's in the air like I can with US made. Found out that our Frog Man was designed by oJoodoll.com and she's got a bunch of patterns. There's also video which shows step by step, piece by piece construction. Of course I got the Korean Noblewoman. The body and head are done after like many hours of work. It's very cathartic so far. The face was daunting so I ironed butcher paper on the wrong side of the fabric, scanned and printed off a file of faces. So far so good, after the face comes the hair. 

For that I've dyed a blue black silk thread. There will be braiding, wrapping and what not.

The clothing during the Joseon era was full of many layers of silks. I'm not sure which side of the brocades I like better, the right or the stripes on the back. I need to decide soon, after the hair comes the clothing. For that I'm hitting the sewing machine.

These are the little drink umbrellas, they show how tiny all the goodies are. I have 4 hair sticks to choose from. Can't do much without money so we have a few yen and other tiny coins as well as the money bags, they all have them. The Neko kitty will be fun thing to add to her ornament that goes on the front of the jacket. I've a lot of dyed silk threads which will be perfect for this.

 I would like to knit for them as well. This is a close photo of cobweb on the left and fine lace on the right. On the left of the sheep gauge is a pair of 00 sized needles, the blue on the right are 000 and the pink are 0000, crazy I know but I do love making super tiny things.

And of course I can't leave well enough alone, the other night I made a very long list of dolls to make and dress. Yes, it's addicting. The body has been difficult, I've learned so much doing this. Did you know doll joints can be made from beads? I had no idea but know what my next body will contain. Now for housing... 👵