Gifts for my girls

Here's the round-up of handmade gifts I put together for my four nieces. (You remember Barbie's new clothes and the patchwork bags I showed in previous posts.)

 

This is a doll I made using polar fleece (even for her hair!) for my 2 year niece.

This was such an easy doll to make and she's so soft!  I love that her shoes are made from a felted sweater and there is tiny ric rac details on her dress.

 Here's a simple and soft doll for my youngest niece (only 4 months old).  I imagine this doll will see her through teething troubles - don't those hands look about right to chew on? ;o)

Next up is my attempt at making a cat for one of my older nieces.  Using supplies I had on hand, it went well until I began working on its face.  Try as I might, I just couldn't get the expression of a cat.  After re-stitching the mouth a couple of times and clipping the fake fur around the muzzle, I decided to just let it be.

Despite not being satisfied with the job I did on the cat's face, I do like the pattern I used because it really captured the way a cat's body looks.   Hopefully, my niece won't be as critical, and will like  love what I've made! lol

The craft factory has finished up the gift making marathon for this season (whew! just in time).  Now, I'm looking forward to giving these gifts and spending time with my loved ones.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season! 

PS...I'll be back here in a few days.