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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Ah! Little Girls!

I don't know what it is, but I do so love to make these rather nostalgic little girl dolls. Perhaps they are comforting reminders of my own childhood - a sunny and wonderful place in the 1950's. (That sounds so long ago now!) Anyway, whatever the compulsion is to making these dolls is, here is the latest, as yet un-named. She is the model for a wig-making PDF that I am in the process of writing up for sale in my Etsy store. The wig is hand-knotted mohair.......a time-consuming process, but it makes a very fine wig if you have the patience and time.

Any suggestions for a name gratefully accepted!



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15 comments:

  1. Judi HunzikerFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Susie, she is adorable. I like the name Mia for her. By the way, I have pictures of Celeste on my blog today. ♥Judi

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  2. Mary Ann TateFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    She's very sweet:) I was going to say Ivy Blue but I think thatname is taken...LOL How about Violet?

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  3. RebeccaFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    No, Susie, the 1950's are not so long ago. I still have a vivid memory of my dolly playin' childhood years. This young lady is just adorable. Her rosey cheekies look very pinchable!

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  4. Hill Top PostFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Ah, she has beautiful brown eyes. It seems most of your dolls have blue. I love her! Could she be Johanna?

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  5. Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent StudioFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Susie, she's beautiful. As a knitter, I especially love her sweater.
    ~diana

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  6. merrijaneFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Susie, I think such an old-fashioned, little girl needs a name like Harriet. Gorgeous as always.
    Looking forward to the wig making PDF!

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  7. Dixie RedmondFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    So sweet, Susie! I love seeing your Nostalgia Dolls. I think we all like to remember those simple times.

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  8. KateFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    My favorites to make are little girl dolls also. I DO think it evokes something from deep within from our childhood. I love her soulful look and chubby cheeks. Maybe Petunia for a name.

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  9. Susie McMahonFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Thanks for all those name suggestions - I am kind of leaning toward Johanna (thanks Mary) And you are right - I mostly do blue, green or grey eyes and brown ones less often. I love to knit, Diana - you can't really tell from this photo, but she had hand-knit socks as well in the same blue as her hat.

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  10. PennyFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Heavens Susie, she looks just like my grand daughter, Millie!

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  11. maddyroseFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Susie, this is such a sweet little girl and if I were to guess, her name is Brianne. What s sweet little face. I'm glad that you enjoy making these nostalgic little girl dolls because we all love them too. The 1950s? I remember them well. xo

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  12. Jan ConwellFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    She's beautiful, Susie. I look forward to the wig tutorial.

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  13. Susie McMahonFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Oh, Millie - I like that a lot - guess I'm going to have to toss a coin!

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  14. Cheeky Rose BoutiqueFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Susie, she really looks like a Sam or Samantha! She is lovely!

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  15. RonFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Susie,
    she is stunning. Another wonderous creation.
    Kudos!!!

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