My Latest doll

Hello everyone, I have made a doll from Dixie Redmond's doll class pattern and one from another pattern that i have changed a million times over the years. So for those of you who thought i didnt need to take Dixie's Doll Class, I wanted to show you the difference a great pattern makes! The doll on the left is The Dixie pattern, and the one on the right is a revised Sue Farmer Pattern (which is a great pattern in its own right).They will both be super dolls, and of course neither are near being finished, but the Dixie doll is a better "Izzy" Doll by far. I feel, that through Dixies pattern i have learned a lot, "a really alot" ( : D ) !!!!! I can only imagine what we will learn in the actual class. I am so excited about this fact and wanted to share with other doll makers and doll lovers!!!!!! Thank You Dixie for giving me the chance to test your pattern! This pattern is very simple and so easy to understand.
Many Hugs,
Jackie

Paint Job

Hello everyone, here's Itty Bitty Izzy doll with her face on. I can see a few changes are needed, what do you think? I'd love to hear your honest opinion. Izannah Walker dolls in this scale are testing my nerves, not to mention that my vision sucks, and so do my paint brushes. I'm going to think possitive... atleast she looks like a frozen Charlie...hehe!!!!! Many Frozen Charlie Hugs to ya!!
Yours Always,
Jackie,
Plain-n-Simple!

Working on another Izannah Walker inspired doll...

Hello everyone, I am working on another Izannah Doll, only this doll wont be quite as big as Nellie Morgan, my last Izzy inspired doll, and Colette, Thank You so much for purchasing her, Nellie will be moving to New York with her new mom. This new doll will be about 18 inches tall. I will keep you posted on his or her progress. Thanks for stopping by my Plain-n-Simple! Blog.

Many Big Fat Dollie Hugs to Ya,
Always Jackie
Plain-n-Simple!

Our Little Red Riding Hood Doll Challenge is coming on Sunday....

Doll Challenge, Hmmm, Nope its not a big brawl of dolls, Michele!!!Hehe We, the Coffee With Tea Sisters are all making a doll from our imagination, and childhood memories. Everyone knows about Little Red Ridinghood and her jaunt through the woods to grandmothers house, and how the big bad wolf began blowing down the little stick built house...oh wait...thats the 3 Little piggys... the wicked wolf did something like put Grandma, who wasnt feeling well anyway, in the closet, I imagine, and borrowed Grams glasses and pajamas, and hid in her comfy bed, while waiting for Little Red to show up...and the rest is all up to you to imagine, but this wonderful Doll Challenge will begin on February 24, this Sunday at 7:00 P.M . on Ebay. As you well know, mine is an Izannah Walker inspired Little Red Ridinghood Doll, named Nellie, but the other girls have out done themselves,You will be so delitefully suprised and in aw of these creations. This is an event you shouldnt miss, especially if you love and collect Dolls!!!!!!!!
See Ya on Sunday,
Big Fat Dollie Hugs,
Jackie
Plain-n-Simple!

Little Red Ridinghood Nellie Morgan, sister of Isaac

Her is my finished Izannah Walker inspired Little Red Ridinghood doll named Nellie. I changed her hairline, straightened her pocket and finished her riding cape, and added a simple black closure to it.
Here, you will see her little tin 'basket', that she is taking to grandmothers house. Inside are her church dolls and a special gift for grandma, a tiny handsewn pin cushion.

I hope you fall in Love with her, as I have. She will be absolutely finished and ready for Ebay and our Coffee With Tea Doll challenge on Sunday, February 24, at 7:00.
Many Big Fat Dollie Hugs to ya,
Always,
Jackie Hendricks
Plain-n-Simple!

Nellie's Apron

Hello dollmakers and doll lovers, here is a very simple primitive apron made of old muslin, i put a braid trim on her pockets, I wanted to keep her really simple and lovely. I also noticed that one pocket is a bit lower than the other, after seeing the picure, but decided to leave it that way for a more prim look. What do you think? Since Nellie is on her way to Grandmothers house, she will also be carrying a few wonderful items in her tin 'basket', which are still in the process of being completed. I know i am the slowest dollmaker in history, so please bare with me. For the life of me, i can not find those antique linen napkins...maybe i already used them? I guess i will have to make a trip to the Antique World Mall, so i can finish her chemise, and unders...what a fantastic idea,YIPPY!!!!!! I LOVE that place!
Well Big Lovin Dollie Hugs to ya,
Jackie
Plain-n-Simple!

Nellie an Izannah walker Red Riding Hood Cloth Doll

Hello, this is the begining of Nellies cloak, I have never made one before. Not sure on the closure i will use either, but it sure is fun creating and wish some of you 'crafty' sisters where here with me! I used an old fabric, somewhat like bark cloth, very textured and hand dyed it red, and on the inside I used a wool fabric and dyed it also. The mixture is a bit different dont you think? Nellie is looking downward as to show the top of her cloak hood, is it too pointy? Any constructive critisism is much appreciated. Thank You girls for such lovely compliments on Nellie!!!!! Hope everyone is well and happy as fat puppies on a warm bed!
Many Fat Dollie Hugs to you all,
Jackie

Nellie as Little Red Riding Hood

Nellie, a reproduction Izannah Walker doll, will be wearing a Little read Riding Hood cloak. I dont want to change her name but i could call her Little Nellie Riding Hood? What do ya think? I've made her a red cloak lined with wool fabric,and i was also thinking about changing her hair line at the top of her forhead, it doesnt look right to me, I'd love to hear what you think, so please drop me a note if you have a moment.
Many Dollie Hugs,
Jackie

Ms. Nellie Morgan

Here is a better picture of Nellie's face, I have sanded her and I think she looks a bit better without the gleem on her, she doesnt shine as much as the photo shows, now she has an ever so slight sheen. I wont have her 'rag pet' finished until after the holiday season.

I sure hope ya all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!
Here's to playing dollies atleast once over the Holiday season!!!
Big dollie hugs to ya!!!
Jackie