Tuesday, May 22, 2007

more from the night worker


Well, I have enjoyed getting to know everyone. I thought I'd share a picture of my latest embroidery project. Like I said before, I'm a doll maker & enjoy covering their bodies with beads. This doll posted is Gustave Breathe. He was entered in the professional exhibit at Artistic Figures in Cloth. The Challenge was Object in my Obsession & since I'm an Asthmatic, I thought he'd be a good representative of my work. I took apart an Advair Disc & incorporated pieces onto my doll. Wish I could say that the doll pattern itself was my original idea. NOT...it is from Ute Vasnia.
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11 comments:

  1. beadnikMay 22, 2007 at 5:51 AM

    Hey Night person! I'm a night worker, too (12 hr shifts in ER 3 times a week), but I never get time to pull out the beads. :-(
    The doll is amazing and fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
    cheers,
    beadnik

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  2. PadparadschaMay 22, 2007 at 6:34 AM

    Love this doll !

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  3. PadparadschaMay 22, 2007 at 6:38 AM

    Can you tell us more about Ute Vasnia ? I couldn't find any information about her. Many thanks !

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  4. Jackie (Tillie's Daughter)May 22, 2007 at 7:05 AM

    Helene -- just 'google' Ute VASINA -- here is one site: http://www.enchantingdelights.com/ there are more. Have fun.

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  5. DeniseMay 22, 2007 at 9:04 AM

    I love this little guy! How did you get the texture on his head? I love that about beads - the texture that can be created!
    Cheers, Denise

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  6. PadparadschaMay 22, 2007 at 12:10 PM

    Thank you so much Beadin' Gram !

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  7. flyingbeaderMay 22, 2007 at 3:42 PM

    Thanks guys. Texturing is my THING! I love to tell people to look at my dolls first with their eyes & then close them & rub your fingers over their bodies. I want people to see & feel my dolls. The hair is a modified stacked stitch. As for Ute...she does have a website-enchantingdelights. Her trolls are adorable. You can purchase her patterns at Joggles & DollMakers Journey.

    Yes I work in a hospital laboratory. Work 9pm-7:30am. Been working 3rd shift for over 22 years & love it.

    dot

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  8. BekiMay 22, 2007 at 3:51 PM

    ::::Waving Hi to Dot:::::

    Nice to see you here, kid! I can't wait to see more of your work. This doll is new to me, did you just complete it?

    ~ Beki

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  9. Magpie SueMay 23, 2007 at 2:38 PM

    GREAT doll!

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  10. Cyn ~ The WingedneedleMay 26, 2007 at 9:15 PM

    hey you! yeah I get to see my guy again! can you believe it! I'm blogging!

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  11. AnonymousMay 28, 2007 at 9:22 PM

    Hey, Dot! I took the plunge to do this thing.

    It should be fun. Glad to see so many familiar names.

    Arline

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