I have finally completed my last doll before the craft show, which begins on Friday evening. I am beyond excited, nervous, anxious, etc. I still have to complete a small doll bed coverlet (for display) and iron several table covers. Have to pick up some change and some hand wipes and then, I'm ready. Without further ado, here is Jessine:
When I was a child I knew a girl who had hair just like this and the same coloring and I thought she was so beautiful. I've never met another girl that had the name, so it is firmly attached in my mind to this beautiful child, who was the little sister of one of my friends.
Jessine's hair is Tibetan lambskin and though lovely, it is a bear to sew. Rather expensive, as well, so I doubt I'll be using it often, but it is so pretty. Mostly, I'll probably stick to a fuzzy mohair.
She loves to have someone read to her or tell her stories and she plays in her blue romper with tiny blue heart buttons. She also is wearing white crocheted boots with blue buttons and carries a wool felt purse.
Jessie's purse is hand sewn and embroidered and has a bound buttonhole with a porcelain button that actually will work, so she can carry things...maybe her barrettes. It also has a braided floss shoulder strap.
So with a deep breath and heart pounding, I enter the arena of "the craft fair" on Feb. 21. Fingers crossed!
So with a deep breath and heart pounding, I enter the arena of "the craft fair" on Feb. 21. Fingers crossed!