This is Clair. She was created when I free-motioned stitched her, doodle style, onto a piece of light gray fabric which I had quilted and washed earlier. Clair enjoys clementines, lilacs, poetry, and feeding the birds that visit her yard.
I like the underlying design of the quilted fabric, and forgot until I did her how much I enjoy drawing with the sewing machine.
And as promised in my last post here is Sam the Dog's friend, Bebe the Bunny...
Bebe the Bunny:
Extremely loyal.
Devoted friend.
Occasionally over indulges in fermented carrot juice.
Dreams of someday being Mrs. Barry Manilow.
Carrot is detachable, it slips on and off like a bracelet.
Rear view!
Both Clair and Bebe are available in my Silly BooDilly Shop.
Hi Victoria- Clair is so great! I love that she's embroidered in red which happens to be my favorite color. It's so good to meet you. Your blog and your shop are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch an artist! Both are amazing - hope Mo is happy.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are both wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVictoria....Clair is stunning. You really must make more. I think the contrast between the drawing and the quilting makes her really unusual and very much your own. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteGive that pretty sweet nose a kiss again from me!
I am head-over-heels smitten with your art doll plushies!!! I've seen many cute plushies around but nothing like what you're doing, so I sure hope you continue creating these gorgeous little beings! And they look so fab in your shop amongst your colourful art quilts (I caught Bebe the Bunny having a nap on one of your quilts btw ;) I love them both! I even share a few things in common with Clair. I suspect your art dolls to become highly collectable down the track, so I'm sure glad I managed to snap up Sam so quickly! Not that I'd ever part with him of course! I am truly loving this new direction of yours!
ReplyDeleteAwesome "doodles"! lol How do you do that? I just love that doll ~ she's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust love the puff tail. It makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteYour talents abound! Just when I think you've impressed me to the hilt I find you can draw with a sewing machine- and give your fanciful new beings the most delightful personalities.
ReplyDeleteYou ROCK!
I was very much in a Monday mood today too, but then QUILTS, baby! came in the mail and that lifted my spirits, it is a great book! Hope you get yours today too :)
ReplyDeleteLove your stuffies!
V, That is the cutest bunny I have ever seen! Just looking at him makes me chuckle. (Might be the carrot juice I had this morning.) He's darlin and you are fabulous! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great tush on that bunny! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! LOVE Claire!
ReplyDeletetotally cute cool and so much fun, these are lovely, you know I love your sewing drawings and I think Clair is incredible - here eyes are amazing and I love the retorish look she has too.
ReplyDeletelove clair....you are sure good at drawing with that sewing machine. so creative. i know what you mean about trying to keep spirits up...i know a little sunshine would sure help me!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by your talent (and that's saying something, since you clearly have tons of it)! That anyone can 'draw' like that with the sewing machine is just incredible!
ReplyDeleteI love the restrained palatte - the red against the white. It makes the details of the quilting and the stitching really shine.
They are so amazing and I'm glad they bring you comfort during this time.
ReplyDeleteI love your little stuffies. They are a ray of sunshine for those blue days. I hope the sun comes out again soon. ((HUG)) to you and scratches for MO.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that you are a bit down. I like what you are making though. They make me smile. Hope Mo is doing OK.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI love Clair. If the dollar wasn't quite so strong against the pound she might be living with me! You are so talented. Have you thought of making a 'Mo'?
ReplyDeleteDrawing with the sewing machine?! You rock! I suck at it! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Bebe the Bunny!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love the butt tag!!!
ReplyDeleteClaire is awesome!!!!! So is Bebe, but my heart belongs to Claire, lol. You are a rock star!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel less down very soon! Don’t forget to take good care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Clair is so lovely but Bebe absolutely rocks!
ReplyDeleteThese are WONDERFUL! I love Clair. The addition of your name on the back is a great detail.
ReplyDeleteThe art therapist in me LOVES this post. How neat for you to step out of one medium into a different (yet related) one for some solace and focus. I love it.
ReplyDeleteOOO. I've been feeling the same way. So much bad news lately. I've been wearing my aluminum hat hoping to prevent bad vibes (just kidding).
ReplyDeleteScrappy quilting has helped and viewing your blog with your clever dolls has been inspiring. Your dolls remind me of the characters from Wind and the Willows my favorite spring read. What a joy...your stories about each make them so real.
Hi, Victoria:
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Have a great day!!!
Wanda
I am loving his rear view!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you too and to your sweet little pals!
ReplyDeleteA x
these are great, I love your new direction!
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O, this is so, so, so cute!
ReplyDeletethese are amazing! I just love your style...
ReplyDeletesending you & Mo happy thoughts from KS :)
I love Claire, REally nice. The added quilted fabric gives nice texture. xx0x0 PINK
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