Meet Max and Molly. Max was my first attempt at doll making - I made him for Jacob's birthday (I love the idea of encouraging doll play in boys) and while Jacob did seem to like him, it was Ella who really loved him - he has been much played with already (as you might be able to tell from his dirty face!) So when Ella asked if I would make her a doll for her birthday I couldn't say no.
Max and Molly are the 'Little Amigo Dolls' from Meg McElwee's 'Growing up Sew Liberated' - one of my favourite sewing books. I worked on the doll whenever I got a chance in the 2 weeks leading up to Ella's birthday and it was really great to see her interest in how Molly was made. I love knowing that I'm giving my kids an understanding of where things really come from and how they are made rather than having them just thinking that toys and clothes simply materialise from the shops. I hope that knowing how much time and effort goes into making their things will make them a little more considerate and careful with them - I may be just dreaming but you never know...!
I have to say I am a bit in love with Molly. I especially love her beautiful long hair. Each of the dolls is supposed to be a little mini-me for each of the children so they both have green eyes and brown hair with bits of gold and red, I've made Molly's hair long in anticipation of Ella's growing a little - which it does actually seem to be doing now! I found her lovely cardigan at a second hand market - I'm not sure whether it was originally made for a doll or for a very small baby - either way it's perfect! Hopefully Molly and Ella will enjoy lots of exciting adventures together over the next few years!
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