Tilda Doll #2

Here is another version of a Tilda Doll. Click here to see another one I'd made.   I actually made this one as a Christmas present.  This was my first attempt at this doll.  That is why I was able to make the other doll in a few hours. 

The pattern came from the book "Tilda's Summer Ideas" by Tone Finnanger.  The instructions are minimal...but with some guess work can be understood.  Also, there are full size patterns at the back of the book, but you will have to copy the page 3 or 4 times to get all of the full pieces you'll need.

Tilda Doll

My daughter asked me to make this for a student teacher that is leaving.  She only gave me one day's notice.  Gotta love when she does this to me. Never mind that I was running all over town to get things she forgot for a big project that was due this week.  She keeps me busy.  :)

The doll pattern is from the book "Tilda's Summer Ideas" by Tone Finnanger.  I was able to use some scraps to make this doll. 

I tried and tried to get a good picture of this doll, but I couldn't seem to get a picture where her face wasn't washed out.  I waited a few hours for different lighting and this is about as good as I could do.   Really, she is cuter in person. 

**Update:  Click here for another Tilda Doll
Enjoy your day!

Happy Easter, Easter Bunny!

Can you believe that Easter is almost here? Wasn't it just Christmas? Or is it just me?
I came across this book "Crafting Springtime Gifts" by Tone Finnanger. I couldn't help myself. I had to get it. There are some cute projects in this book. Although, I don't usually sew these kinds of things. I enjoyed it. So much so, that I bought a few more of her books. She even has a few books in Swedish...I might have to learn Swedish. Anyone care to help or join me? Haa Haa!
Here are two bunnies I made with fabric scraps I had from other projects.

Just a small warning. If you are thinking of purchasing the book the instructions are a little vague. So, if you've never sewn before you might not want to use this book for a first project. However, I am guessing that since I was able to make them, then most people should be fine.
There isn't a pattern for the overalls for the bunny. I just played with the pants pattern and turned it into overalls.