About the Dolls
I made my first doll in 2018 when feeling like I needed a distraction. My mother had passed the previous year and I was struggling to think of anything except her. As a yarn artist and enthusiast, I had saved a couple of amigurumi animal patterns, but none of them felt like the right project to distract and delight my mind. I thought, maybe a doll would be better. I could use something to talk to when I felt alone- something vibrant & fun! I found a pattern and made myself what I like to call a spirit twin doll. She had cat ears, a tail, and a big ole mane since I'm a leo, like cats, and have a lot of hair. I loved her and eventually gave her to a friend who moved across the country to live her own dreams. I had greatly enjoyed the doll making process, but it took me awhile to think about making another. Eventually, I decided if I was going to make them, it should be for other people lest I overfill my home with cute dolls! I now know I could spend the rest of my days crocheting these fun little dolls, though, I actually spent my childhood, adolescence, and most of my twenties thinking and preparing to be a clothing designer and maker. Using my experience from this background, I experimented with the pattern to find a shape I really like and I hope you like, too! I plan to add a few different types of dolls as well as other fun crocheted items to my offerings in the future, so visit regularly. Or, more easily, follow me on social media! Links are at the top right of every page on this website. I sell finished dolls and I also accept requests for custom work. If you'd like a personalized doll, contact me. Keep in mind that any dolls made to represent a specific person or character will still be designed in my personal style. All dolls are made using 100% acrylic yarn, polyester stuffing, and acrylic fabric paint.
Mission Statement
I crochet personalized dolls as well as dolls of my own design. I would love for each of my clients to have a one-of-a-kind original piece they can love and be proud of. I want to express the personalities of myself and my client with each doll I make just for them.
Values: Make well-designed & well-made pieces
Principles: Handmade to personal specs with attention to detail
Standards: Strive to create beautiful, quality pieces that represent individuals by working closely with clients
Qualities: One-of-a-kind, handmade with care to specifications
Vision: Get back to the joy we find when we are in touch with our true selves and our fellow beings
Goal: Spark joy in the hearts of those who are open to the beauty of our world
Principles: Handmade to personal specs with attention to detail
Standards: Strive to create beautiful, quality pieces that represent individuals by working closely with clients
Qualities: One-of-a-kind, handmade with care to specifications
Vision: Get back to the joy we find when we are in touch with our true selves and our fellow beings
Goal: Spark joy in the hearts of those who are open to the beauty of our world
About the Artist
When I was a little girl, I inherited my grandmother's sewing kit. It was the cutest little box with little 3-inch wooden legs that allowed it to double as a nice footrest. As far as I know, Grandma likely used it more for the latter purpose. I actually think I remember that... Anyway, before my mom thought I was old enough for it, I began to draw wedding dresses and other outfits as well as play dress up with my friends. This wasn't run-of-the-mill dress up though, my friend and I took turns wrapping each other up in Mom's bedsheets. (I still have those pics, so cute!) My mom, I guess, took this as a sign and soon gave me the kit proclaiming that she'd do nothing with it- she'd swear I somehow got my clothing/textile love and fashion sense from my uncle.
I basically started just emulating what I'd seen on TV & movies- women sitting & talking as they sewed by hand- in period pieces. Of course, since it was acting, I didn't get to see the way the needle actually passed through the fabric, so I had to guess. The first time was funny, no knot in my thread and using only one piece of fabric, I didn't really create anything but I did begin to learn what didn't work. That 'try-it-&-see' method has pretty much been my learning style except for the periods of instruction I got in high school and, directly after graduation, attending FIDM(The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) for a bit.
I made my first doll in 2018 and, well, you've read the part about my dolls already, haven't you?
I basically started just emulating what I'd seen on TV & movies- women sitting & talking as they sewed by hand- in period pieces. Of course, since it was acting, I didn't get to see the way the needle actually passed through the fabric, so I had to guess. The first time was funny, no knot in my thread and using only one piece of fabric, I didn't really create anything but I did begin to learn what didn't work. That 'try-it-&-see' method has pretty much been my learning style except for the periods of instruction I got in high school and, directly after graduation, attending FIDM(The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) for a bit.
I made my first doll in 2018 and, well, you've read the part about my dolls already, haven't you?
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