Maybe that’s my problem, I think less about controlling time and more about it controlling me, but here I am finished with my BJP Spirit doll with a DAY to spare! ha ha. Actually the good news is I’ve already started on February.
Just to recap:
I created her as a composite of several spirit doll patterns I saw out there and loved her because of her matronly “mother earth” sort of persona. This doll didn’t end up with the arms (except the suggestion in the cast ons) – but I will work on that more on future dolls.
This one is a tribute to “going with it” and finding a spot and calling her finished. The colors are “my colors” – oranges, yellows and earthy tones and a HUGE tribute to texture and the tactile.I’m also trying to incorporate historical embroidery techniques into the spiritual and “now”.
Did I mention my huge goal is just to finish one a month? ha ha!
So, all kidding aside, my goal is to finish one each month. This one ended up pretty heavily covered – but I might skimp on a few others to finish the month – OR just because I want to. I love her – my only criticism of my own work is the back looks a bit “pineapple-ish” – but it’s a historic technique and I really wanted to incorporate it. Plus, I think the vine breaks it up a bit.
My husband thinks the doll is “creepie” – gotta love support, eh? But I really feel she’s has an interesting spirit and I can’t wait to “meet” next month’s doll!
