Kaari is here!

Momma Cat has been very busy lately!  She's been so busy she hasn't had a lot of creative time.  She's been cleaning and painting with Daddy Cat.  They are fixing up their rental house for Baby Cat and Boyfriend Cat to move into in June (More on this story later).

Anyway, she managed to finally finish another little crocheted doll that is made from the same pattern as Caolainn.  Her name is Kaari, which means "pure". 

Kaari posing for photos

Momma Cat plans to enter Caolainn and Kaari in the Multnomah County Fair on May 24th, along with one of her fairy dolls.  Wish me luck!

As you can see Kaari's dress is also made out of a vintage ladies handkerchief.  Her little purple shoes match it so well.

I hope you like Kaari.  Drop me a line and let me know what you think.

-  Momma Cat 

Meet Caolainn!

Remember, I was talking about Farmhouse Antiques

 And going there to find handkerchiefs to make doll dresses out of?  Well, I just finished a dress for this little doll that I made.  Her name is Caolainn (kay+linn), it's an Irish name meaning slender, pure.  It also sounds just like my name and my sister cat's first names combined.  Yay!  I think that's the best reason to choose it, don't you?

Anyway, I started with Beth Webber's pattern for a crocheted Bleuette, which I got off of her blog, By Hook, By Hand (byhookbyhand.blogspot.com).  I made this little doll, then I created my own set of underclothes for her.  Notice that she is jointed?  This is the first jointed doll I've ever made.  It was wonderfully easy!

Caolainn with her crocheted underclothes

I used Beth's pattern for stockings and shoes too.  See how cute they are!

Then, I used one of the two hankies I purchased at Farmhouse Antiques to create the dress that Is in the next picture. 

 I got that pattern off of Beth's blog too!  She has a lot of wonderful stuff on her blog, and she's very sweet about sharing.  Thank you Beth! 

Last, but not least, I gave Caolainn a pretty little pair of pink earrings to give her outfit a little zing.  
 

A little jewelry is just right for this outfit

 I absolutely adore my new little doll and have already started another one!  I think the next one is going to be a blonde because I have some blue eyes I want to try.  Keep your fingers crossed.

My little Caolainn has a yarn hair wig and wig cap, which is the main difference between my doll and Beth's.  But you can use doll wigs if you prefer and can find one you like.  

Anyway, I hope you like my little doll.  I think she's precious.

-  Momma Cat

Hiapo, my first Hawaiian Doll!

I'd like to introduce you to my first Hawaiian doll.  Her name is Hiapo (hee-ah-poe), which means first-born in Hawaiian.

Hiapo

As you can see, she has a genuine grass skirt, a lei, pearl earrings, and a tropical flower in her hair.  You can't see it in this photo very well, but she is wearing a bikini under her skirt and lei.

I decided to make her because my Sister Cat and Brother-in-law Cat just recently moved to Hawaii, and I kept thinking, hey, I should make a Hawaiian doll.  My Sister Cat helped me choose just the right name, since I know no Hawaiian at all!

Here's Hiapo standing in front of a photograph taken by Sister Cat of a beautiful beach in Hawaii.  Hiapo seems to be ready to walk right out onto the sand!

-  Momma Cat