As promised, I finished my first proper limbed Waldorf doll just in time to give her to Kitten as a birthday present. We named her Marfa (another traditional Russian name) and Kitten adores her, she can even say her name (it comes out as Masha). She has her own bunny (Kitten loves bunnies and her lovey is a bunny too) and a purse, where she stores her most precious possessions (a few sparkly stars). Her hair is stitched on in 3 layers, but I don't really like that it limits styling options, so next time I will try a different method.
I now have a much greater appreciation for people who sell their creations. I probably wouldn't sell Marfa for $150, which is a pretty standard price for a Waldorf doll that size (she is about 16 inches). It is such a labor of love, I felt like the doll is guiding my actions, like she was meant to be and I was only helping her to come to this world, like giving birth. There are so many small details that cannot be overlooked and, OMG, hair takes forever! However, I loved every minute of it.
I was honored to be asked to make a companion for Kitten's best friend, so stay tuned for another Waldorf doll!
Oh she is beautiful, cheers Marie
ReplyDeleteWow she is wonderful and I love the color palette of the clothes! I also kind of see the resemblance :P Did you make her look like you on purpose?
ReplyDeleteThank you! My husband says he wants to put her on a diet :) She is rather plump, which most Waldorf dolls inevitably are, but I still hope this is not what you were referring to, Elena! I like to think that every creator puts a small part of him/herself into the creation.
ReplyDeleteNo, of course not! I referred to brown hair and shining blue eyes :)) And maybe a teeny bit to your baby pictures, rearding plumpness :D She looks healthily plump though, she is supposed to be like a child, right?
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your blog! She is so adorable! It is such a labor of love. I made dolls for my boys for Xmas- although they're more rag doll style. So much fun!
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