Meet Maria Antonia, she is a young girl all ready to dance through the night. She loves music, roses, puppies and delicious desserts.The Tibetan Goat hair arrived yesterday. I took one look at it and realized it was actually goat hair, on the skin! I had no idea. I didn't have a clue as to how to apply it to Maria Antonia's cloth head. A little help from Babara Willis in her book "Cloth Doll Artistry" and it mentioned how to do it if the doll were wearing a hat. But Marie here does not have a hat, but a fancy French do! So...I experimented and this is the hairdo she ended up with .
Did you know goat hair is very fine and flies every where? I do now : )I really enjoyed making Maria, she was such a learning experience. Especially the hair...and the makeup. I only did a little bit of it on her. I hope to do better on my next doll. Faces are delicate things.
I am so glad I came across Barbara's book and got excited about dolls!
Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement!
Hugs,
Terri
Hugs,
Terri
O-la-la......love her bloomers, too! Maria Antonia stunning Terri. The contrasts of color really is striking and so elegant! And her hair is DIVINE and so fashionable. Makeup is understated yet refined, bows are tied to perfection. All in all, she's ready to meet her public. Thanks for sharing her with us before the male species gets a look at her!
ReplyDeleteShe is exquisite. I love her sitting on what looks to be a cushion and her pretty slippers showing. I am glad the creating of her brought you joy and fun.
ReplyDeletexox Rella
Oh she is wonderful and did you use the goat hair--because her hair looks great--it has a little bit of a wave in it.
ReplyDeleteNicely done! I use viscose on my dolls. It's very easy to work with. I'm sure you could use it for cloth dolls.
ReplyDeleteLove her! You did a beautiful job, the hair is lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh so nice! I she is so beautyful. You did a very great job.
ReplyDeleteHope we see more dolls in future I guess you wanna make a girlfriend for her.
Hugs from me
This is brilliant!!! You have skill to make something this fine!!! I love how "Maria Antonia" turned out :) :) I can't wait to see what others you'll create with those hands of yours!!! Thanks for sharing this!! Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)
ReplyDeleteI love how she turned out. Her hair is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥
She looks stunning and her hair is just perfect :)
ReplyDeleteShes beautiful and the hair looks much better on her than it would the goat! LOL
ReplyDeleteYou have made a fantastic work!...I love it
ReplyDeleteThe blue color of her dress is lovely,and her shoes...she has a sweet face...and her hair...all is really pretty
Congratulations
Kisses
This is just zo gorgeous! I love her!! Are you going to make her a friend to go to the bal with?
ReplyDeleteMarie is very pretty and your creativity is showing. Her hair seems perfect to me, as does her sweet face.Where will Marie be living?
ReplyDeleteshe is so beautiful, and what a job you have done,.love from glenda
ReplyDeleteTerri, she is so absolutely, beautifully perfect. The hair is oh-so-Marie Antionette style! I think this Maria Antonia is going to have a lovely coming-out party!
ReplyDeleteYou've made her so DAINTY!
Blessings,
Diane
Yay..she is oh so Fabulous!! Gorgeous..she is dazzling and such a beauty...i love the color! thans for sharing this magical soul!
ReplyDeleteKiki~
Terri,
ReplyDeleteShe's wonderful! I'm glad you'll be making more. She needs a friend or two -- all delightfully dressed. Love the colors. Well done!
Isn't she just beautiful, quite regal loogal and I love her hair and absolutely everything about her really, from her quaint little shoes to her gorgeous coiffure. Hope you'll do another one. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteAh c'est bon - magnifique!
ReplyDeleteWell done - good grief, no-one would believe she's your first. I love tha tyou can now make up her provenance!
She is g o r g e o u s !!! You should be very proud. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Holly
I am in awe of your beautiful doll, I still can't believe you have never done this before, but then you are so talented you could do anything Terri :)
ReplyDeleteShe is exceptional and have never seen a cloth doll sooooooo beautiful, I love all the attention to detail and her hair is perfect!
Oh Terri, your Marie doll is just beautiful, I love her dress color, so you. You did an amazing job. I love her shoes too. I have enjoyed your French Friday's, thank you for sharing your wonderful trip with all of us. I wish you a wonderful week. Hugs, Terri
ReplyDeleteTerri, she's absolutely GORGEOUS!! The colors are divine, her hair is beautiful, and you did an excellent job on her beautiful face!! She's an exquisite piece of art.
ReplyDeleteHi Terri: Your Marie is beautiful. I would not have expected less from you. If you are still interested in a tea cup. Send me your address and I will see what I can do! Looking forward to Tuesday. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHi Terri: Your Marie is beautiful. I would not have expected less from you. If you are still interested in a tea cup. Send me your address and I will see what I can do! Looking forward to Tuesday. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHi Terry, don`t know how I missed coming here,for some time-but so happy to be back, to see your lovely doll.She is so sweet,and well dressed -a real Marie Antoinette.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dorthe
Oh my goodness Terri - she is fantastic! what a gorgeous doll. every detail is so perfect! you rock! :)
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful!! I love her expression and gorgeous piled locks! Great job, Terri!!
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely lovely! The hair is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSending Cheers!
I have enjoyed reading everything you write, especially seeing Paris through you. You are wonderful at writing and I get a big smile on my face when my computer pops up with my weekly reminder to visit your site. You have done an incredible job with Maria Antonia! Everything is wonderful...but the work on her shoes is simply outstanding!! Thank you so much for sharing so much of yourself. It's truly appreciated!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
She is beautiful! How wonderful you have done! Goat hair used for doll hair is usually from the Angora Goat, which the fiber they have is called Mohair. It looks like you have Mohair in the raw form, it looks wonderful. I have a ton of it in bags! We had about 50 Angora goats and sheep on the farm. So plenty of fiber around here! I have some that has long ringlets! I would be so glad to share! Great job on this lovely doll, love the clothes, her face!
ReplyDeleteoh wow!!! your doll is amazing!!! I love this and my Mom's name is Antonia!!! so I love it even more!!!
ReplyDeletewonderful work!!!
How lovely to see her finished!
ReplyDeleteElle est tres, tres belle!!!
Clever you Terri.....
I am made up by this doll and If I had made it would be so CHUFFED! she is darling a complete work of art How on earth you made her beautiful clothes... Just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLove Dawn xx
Beautiful Terri..can't wait to see your next endeavor!
ReplyDeleteLoribeth
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ReplyDeleteoops,I didn't mean to delete just edit...
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say that your Maria Antonia is beautiful!!
Her stunning blue eyes match her pretty blue frock.
Job well done.
Tracy
Terri, she is truly beautiful. You are so creative. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debby