Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Wings!

I'm so excited!

I finally learned how to make wings!



Proper fairy wings,
and just in time for Christmas, too.



So now I'm making fairy dolls,
because fairies are for Christmas!
(At least, they are if you're British.)

Here's a close-up of the wings.


and she's about to be joined
by more fairy friends.


For a free pattern
to make your own Chloe,

Chloe's wing design came
from Karen at



This post shared with the wonderful
Ivy and Elephants,
What's It Wednesday

36 comments:

  1. Fairies are awesome all year long. And Chloe's are wings are fantastic. I love her hair, too! ♥

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    1. Yes they are! And I'm rather partial to ginger fairies, too. Thanks, Magaly!

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  2. She is very sweet and I think those wings are perfect for her. Well done. I have an easy tutorial in my blog for wings if you wish to know

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    1. Thank you so much, Shashi! That's really lovely of you. I will be over to your blog and I'll have another look at your wing tutorial! These wings I've made are ok for small cloth dolls, but I still need to find a way to make big, translucent wings, too.

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  3. Thanks for your visit! Nice to meet you! Your wings are wonderful! The perfect fairy accessory. Love them!
    Ruth

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    1. Thank you so much, Ruth! And yes, what's a fairy without wings?

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  4. You temptress......more doll patterns and I spy a bunny one as well.....
    Thank you so much! And the world definitely is in need of more
    Beautiful Faeries, especially Rhissanna's magical ones!

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    1. Aww, thank you so much, Debi. I was thrilled with the doll you made from the pattern and I'm going to put some photos up here as soon as I can!

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  5. Chloe's wings are gorgeous! And judging by the expression on her face, she knows she's lookin' fine!! ;D

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    1. She does look full of flying self confidence, doesn't she? These little dolls always seem to come out that way. I have nothing to do with it, I swear!

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  6. Oh, she's perfect! Well done, you, those wings are fab! ♥

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    1. I have to admit, after decades of trying to make something that worked, I finally have a design I'm happy with! Thank you!

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  7. She is SO CUTE!!!! I love her to bits:)

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  8. Wow, how utterly wonderful! Now I just need those wings in my size!

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  9. They are absolutely beautiful! So detailed! Like a real, magical fairy for sure!

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    1. Aww, thank you, Jennifer! I gave up trying to draw wings, and decided to go back to nature for the design.

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  10. Chloe is such a sweet fairy, I love the wings! You so generous to share the pattern with us, after all, everyone needs a little magic!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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    1. Thank you so much, Patti! I thought maybe the pattern might come in handy for people around Christmas.

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  11. Seriously cool! I wonder what luna moth wings would look like.

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    1. Thank you! You know, I was considering luna moths! If I can find an image I can reduce to a clean blank & white, I'l going to try it.

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  12. She's absolutely adorable and I'm sure she'll fly right out of your Etsy shop:-)

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    1. Thank you so much, Betsy! It would be nice for her to be home by Christmas!

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  13. LOOOOOOVE those wings!...and yes...this Brit has a Faery at Chritmas/Yule :D XXX

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    1. Thank you, Gina! And yes, it wouldn't be magic without the fairies!

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  14. Awesome job on the wings! She is really cuuuuute :)

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    1. Aww, thank you, Summer! I'm going to make some more with batik, so the colours look more butterfly-y (If that's a word.)

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  15. What a lovely Fairy she is and her wings are beautiful. It truly is a thrill to learn a new technique in the doll making process.

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    1. Thank you so much! And yes, the best dolls are the ones that teach us something new!

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  16. She is beautiful and I LOVE her wings! I can't wait to see more fairies ;o) Big Hugs ;o)

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    1. Thank you, Oh, Magic Love Crow! I should do crow wings next, huh?

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  17. She"s lovely ~ I adore fairies .
    I often wish I could sprout wings !

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Thank you all for the wonderful and supportive things you say! I'm thrilled to read them and I reply to each one.