What a great time I had collaborating on this project with my dear friend, Suzanne Sawko! The little boat tote and its crew were designed and stitched for an article we did for Creative Needle magazine. With dolls as toys for quiet entertainment, the bag is actually a child’s purse.
When almost no one was doing in-the-hoop projects (machine embroidery hoop, that is), Suzanne was off and running. She designed and stitched the 7″ dolls as well as their clothes, all done in the 5 x 7 Brother hoop.
There is an incredible amount of detail in the garments. Under her dress, Cherry wears a white “combination” suit, panties and undershirt, embroidered with a tiny flower at the V-neck, as well as a white slip with a tiny Swiss edge. A blouse sporting a peter pan collar is worn under her jumper with faux smocking and even a slip with a tiny Swiss edge. Of course, she wears Mary Janes. Continue reading
