Do you have a Blythe? I don't, but I've been fighting the urge to get one for a while now. Maybe it's because I had one as a child, or maybe since I have a son there's a part of me dying to sew dresses for someone. And Christina makes them absolutely irresistable. Besides, how can I resist something that requires so much tiny stuff?
Since my childhood Bythe is long gone and a new one isn't in the budget right now, I decided to make Katie. She's hardly a Blythe, but I'm quite smitten with her. She's a bit paler than I wanted as this was the closest to flesh colored fabric that I had on hand. But I do like how it gives her a peaches and cream complexion.
I had so much fun making her outfit and I find myself constantly fussing with her hair. And I desperately want to make her a pair of shoes, and she definitely needs a hat. Pajamas too. Maybe some jeans?
Is this what it feels like to own a Blythe?
Oh my god! she lovely!!! your job is amazing, i love everything you do with your hand and your imagination. This little girl is very sweet with her tiny dress and tiny bag!
Posted by: sevastra | July 07, 2007 at 09:44 PM
She is adorable! The urge to make tiny clothes may now take over your life*L*
Posted by: Christina | July 07, 2007 at 09:49 PM
She is definitely much cuter than any Blythe dolls!
Posted by: Tracy | July 07, 2007 at 10:01 PM
So beautiful.
Posted by: Irene | July 07, 2007 at 10:14 PM
Katie is sure a doll! (har har har) Sorry couldn't resist. I love the detail on her yoke. She is tre chic!
Posted by: Barb | July 07, 2007 at 10:15 PM
Forget that doll. Yours is waaayyy BETTER THAN a BLYTHE.
Posted by: justJENN | July 07, 2007 at 10:22 PM
Oh, my goodness! This is just breathtaking! She is delightful - Blythes freak me out a little, but Katie is divine!
Posted by: esmerelda | July 07, 2007 at 10:29 PM
I am not fond of these Blythe dolls, and yours is much more adorable & absolutely perfect !
Posted by: Edith from France | July 07, 2007 at 11:58 PM
She is adorable and much cuter and budget friendly than Blythe! Have fun accessorizing!
Posted by: carol | July 08, 2007 at 01:35 AM
Oh my! She's so adorable! I love her hair! And her dress! And her puppy.
Posted by: claudine | July 08, 2007 at 02:42 AM
ooooh, I love her, better than Blythe if you ask me...
Posted by: Courtney | July 08, 2007 at 02:44 AM
She is beyond brilliant Myra!!! I just love the way that you have done her face. Perfection.
Posted by: Jhoanna | July 08, 2007 at 03:01 AM
I love her! To be honest, I like her better than a Blythe. Awesome!
Posted by: Emma | July 08, 2007 at 03:48 AM
I love her! I love her better than Blythe! Could you give a bit of instruction on how you did the hair? I've been trying to work out how to do yarn hair for ages, to no avail. I would really appreciate some pointers!
Posted by: Sarah | July 08, 2007 at 04:11 AM
She is wonderful! I love her sweet face, especially the eyebrows (always a challenge!). And her little purse- fantastic!
Posted by: Mimi K | July 08, 2007 at 04:22 AM
over on flickr, I was thinking "this is so cute" Now that I know it's your creative alternative to spending way too much money on a doll, I think it's even more fabulous!!! I also have to say she is so much cuter than a Blythe and other handmade cloth dolls I've seen on gals' blogs!
Posted by: moki | July 08, 2007 at 04:40 AM
She's absolutely beautiful, Myra (and I'm not a fan of Blythe dolls, but I'll start a Katie fan club anytime :)
Posted by: Tania Ho | July 08, 2007 at 04:42 AM
Oh!!!! I love her. She is like an up-market version of Blythe...I definitely think you could make her a full wardrobe of gear. In fact - I insist!!!
Posted by: Jude | July 08, 2007 at 05:04 AM
she is perfect, and like others have more or less said, a much better version of blythe.
Posted by: stephanie s | July 08, 2007 at 06:16 AM
This is so way better than a Blythe! I don't get the whole Blythe thing but I was never a doll person anyway. My brother and sister and I played with GI Joes and Johnny West figures. Oh, and trolls--we made lots of things for them to wear and play with.
Have fun creating things for her-that's the best thing anyhow, you crafty devil!!!
Posted by: theresa | July 08, 2007 at 06:33 AM
how, how, how are you able to make such kawaii things?!?! it is truly beyond my comprehension! i am totally smitten with her, too. great job on the details and i can't wait to see her little shoes and pjs. (how did you get her arm to stay up in the last picture?)
Posted by: yucaree | July 08, 2007 at 06:51 AM
This is a super doll! Really great attention to detail and her face is so sweet. Awesome!
Posted by: abbyjane | July 08, 2007 at 06:56 AM
She is just adorable, I'm in love with her and her cute outfit! But does her eyes shift colour? Or maybe that is for your next doll? :-)
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Posted by: Hanna | July 08, 2007 at 07:03 AM
She's so lovely! I think I like her better than Blythe, too, actually. She looks a bit less stuck up her own bum... ;^)
Now I want to make myself a doll to dress up, too....
Posted by: Carmen | July 08, 2007 at 07:21 AM
Oh, Myra, she is absolutely the best! I think she's far, far cuter than a Blythe (oh oh, I don't think I should have said that out loud) and her accessories are great! You *know* how I am with doll hair, I think you did an amazing job. Her expression is so winsome, fantastic details. She's just perfect. But a bigger wardrobe is definitely in order.
Posted by: Michelle | July 08, 2007 at 08:02 AM