I used this hair tutorial for her hair. I suspect it takes practice, because I don't think I did it very well. It looks okay, but it's just not the sort of coverage I was going for. So I made her a headband - which spurred me to start one for myself, too (which I'll try to post about for tomorrow's Yarn Along).
And then, I finished up my items for the Wings of Spring Bird Swap. I started out with some owls (pattern here). Then I added some lovebirds (pattern here). While helping the Elf learn to fold paper cranes, I decided to throw in a few of those. And then the whole thing looked like it really needed a nest. So I made some (pattern here).
And here are the Elf's cranes for the kids' bird swap. We've had to ship them flat (and folded in half!).
I love the doll and the headband is just perfect. I started the hair for my doll and then decided I didn't like the color so I stopped. I really need to get to the store and finish her.
ReplyDeleteI love how the eyes and beaks came out on the owls! Will post your lovelies in the gallery on my blog if that's okay with you!
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Beautiful creations! And I think your doll turned out wonderfully. Great idea with the headband.
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That doll is too cute! I love it. I am going to need to make two dolls in the near future (my two littlest girlies have birthdays coming up) and you are such an inspiration!:)
ReplyDeleteThose birds are ADORABLE!! I love knitted birds for some reason and in those nests--wow!
ReplyDeleteThe doll is beautiful - I love it
ReplyDeleteYour birds are great I cannot wait to see what everyone created in the swap, I was running a bit late but mailed mine off today.
ReplyDeleteI was in the bird swap too - so when I saw your knitted owls, I just HAD to come and see. They are so lovely.
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