Samantha Walker Creative Team Blog Hop

Hi all... and welcome to another Samantha Blog Hop! The hop starts at Samantha's Blog, so make sure and stop there first, for all the info on how you could win your choice of either an Enchanted Garden or Cowboy fat quarter bundle!

Okay, so we got to play with fabric this month and since I've been dying to make a Raggedy Ann doll for the longest time, I finally decided to give it a go. The pattern I used is called "A Round About Pattern" by Maureen Mills. The pattern basically has a mixture of dolls, snowmen and other projects for all seasons. I still have a lot to learn, as far as doll making goes. But this pattern wasn't too bad to do, especially since I don't like to read patterns! - Not always the best thing to do!!! I had a few problems with her hair, but I kind of like the messed up look she ended up with! :)

Most of the fabrics used are from the Wanna Be A Cowboy 2 collection, except for the cream floral on Annie's collar and the heart on her dress, which are from the Enchanted Garden fabric collection.

Here are a few closeups.

The headband was cut from a strip of fabric which was frayed around the edges. It helped hide some of the flaws I had going on with her hair.  The flower is by Maya Road, but it matched the fabrics so perfectly, I had to add it!

This is the little heart applique, I mentioned earlier.  I added the hand stitching around the edges to give it the look of a patch.

 Well, that's it from me (and Annie) for today! Enjoy the rest of the hop! :)

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Samantha Walker Fabrics Used:

Riley Blake Designs

Wanna Be A Cowboy 2 - Dots Brown, Dots White / Red and Flowers Coffee / Blue

Enchanted Garden - White Flowers.

Other supplies:

Maya Road - Flower, Leaves, Alterable Wood Buttons, Ruffle Crochet Trim, Zig Zag Crochet Trim  and Maya Mists (Elderberry Blue and Espresso Brown)

Muslin, embroidery floss, paint, buttons, wool. and stuffing