I'd seen the Black Apple dolls on Etsy and their creator demo them on Martha Stewart- but I didn't think I'd ever be doing it myself. And then a family friend recommended the use of that template & gave me a glimmer of hope- so I downloaded it and prayed for the best outcome possible.
It took me hours- fighting with my machine & re-do's due to inexperience, but suddenly this adorable creature began to emerge. And then, with a few final stitches and the snip of the last thread, she was complete. Granted, she's a bit wonky and not altogether symmetrical but it's charming, okay?! I gently wrapped her in tissue paper and tucked her in with the stocking goodies and anxiously awaited her grand reveal Christmas morning.
And then it was time. She unwrapped her and well...she loved it. I searched for politeness & overly eager remarks- ready to make promises of a re-do now that I'd muddled through the first one...
..but she was quietly thrilled, with this adorable smile on her face- stroking her & squeezing her and occasionally looking up at me with that smile...
She said she was perfect and named her Lily.
And Lily has been her constant companion since she opened her. She received a bathtub for her American Girl dolls this year from her brother, but instead of using them to play with it- she used Lily. And throughout the day, she asked me to take pictures of Lily & told me what a good job I'd done...
I see the lack of skill in the stitching and such, but the glow in my baby girls face and seeing that she so obviously truly DOES adore it makes Lily perfect in my eyes too. I'm so glad I forged ahead of my fear & apprehension- it's made this Christmas priceless.
XOXO
~S
8 comments:
Oh Sarah, thank you so much for sharing. I too have wanted to make this kind of doll for my Ava, even have all the fabric, and yet she is 9 mos. and I still can't get over my fear that it won't be this perfect thing that I have built it up to be. You have inspired me so much! Now I feel like I can make a doll like this too. Michelle
She's beautiful! I don't see any imperfections at all, I see love in every stitch! I'm sure your little one will treasure her for years to come- long after the American Girl dolls have been outgrown.
You did a great job! I love it! It's perfect.
good job sis! She is so cute! I am going home to dig out that pattern at last!!!
Oh my dear,
You have another hidden talent!!! (And obviously don't need that book you got for Christmas!)
Lily is lovely, and Josie is blessed, to have such a good mama.
Thanks for sharing your creation. It was obviously something for Josie to treasure now and in the future. Ready to tackle Lily's BFF??? I see a new talent to share...
You are an inspiration, my friend. SO PRECIOUS! XOXO
Lily is a darling addition to your family and I'm so proud of you! Goes to show that you can do anything you are determined to do and ignore those needling little fears and doubts. 'Love your design and choice of fabrics!
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