tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344844724048803624.post244360339322605016..comments2023-09-17T00:28:33.328-07:00Comments on Martha's Dolls: Do I like My Rag DollsMarthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07165693001910322264noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344844724048803624.post-59496780696604698742014-03-06T13:34:45.356-08:002014-03-06T13:34:45.356-08:00These dolls have very sweet countenances and a lot...These dolls have very sweet countenances and a lot of "presence". Just let them be who they are and don't stress about them falling a little short of your vision! I agree with what others have said - dress them simply and arrange them in a group so they can rest a while. Chances are, when you are passing them unexpectedly, they will begin to please you!Susie McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478914042524948807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344844724048803624.post-12138550814728419232014-03-04T15:25:25.820-08:002014-03-04T15:25:25.820-08:00Not sure I can add to what these folks have said.....Not sure I can add to what these folks have said...but I'd echo Dixie and say, "Let them rest awhile, and then go visit them again." As a doll collector and lover of all things old, I'd say they are wonderful just as they are. The painting is exquisite, and with some homely old calico dresses, they'd be at home in any primitive decor or collection of dolls. But I know what you mean--there are times when a doll falls short of what I envisioned, and it's hard to reconcile myself to it. I've only taken drastic (as in tear it up and use the stuffing) measures one time...the rest of the time, I was able to either dress the dolly and give it to someone who loved it a lot, or fix it and sell it at a doll show/online. Good luck, and hugs from your fellow dolliers. :~)Jan Conwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549461070806120320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344844724048803624.post-32450496818595847412014-03-04T09:07:43.590-08:002014-03-04T09:07:43.590-08:00Thanks everyone. I will take a break from them and...Thanks everyone. I will take a break from them and then come back a little later and make one of them an outfit and see how she looks. Maybe this is all I will need to do. Better to move on and finish things I don't have any doubts about first. I really appreciate you all taking the time to help me see a way out with these dolls. Love, marthaMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165693001910322264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344844724048803624.post-21717830411348794592014-03-03T17:59:51.569-08:002014-03-03T17:59:51.569-08:00I love each and every one of these dolls and would...I love each and every one of these dolls and would be thrilled with them! ;-) <br /><br />I think the muslin gets gummed up with paint in a way that isn't like the old dolls that have lost some of their paint on top of stockinet. One of the dolls I made with the BL Rag pattern was made with muslin that I painted and I felt the same way. So I glued a stockinet layer on top and then repainted it several times with different shade (one layer was Elmer's glue). It gave a very interesting surface. <br /><br />Put these sweet dolls away in a corner. Maybe you've just looked at them too much. Take a break and give them a break, too! ;-)Dixie Redmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290571323764327616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344844724048803624.post-15907780275638636022014-03-03T17:47:19.453-08:002014-03-03T17:47:19.453-08:00I am not sure the nature of your post. Are you loo...I am not sure the nature of your post. Are you looking for feedback from others or making a statement that you don't like these dolls? If I recall correctly, when you made these and posted them you received a lot of positive feedback. I agree with Sherri, with some simple dresses and undies you have some real nice "old " looking rag dolls. Sometimes it is best to leave things alone and move on,♥Judi Hunzikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167253961406279950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344844724048803624.post-42343868397537234812014-03-03T17:42:22.157-08:002014-03-03T17:42:22.157-08:00Martha, I think all doll makers probably have some...Martha, I think all doll makers probably have some dollies that just don't measure up to what we envision them. We're always the most critical of our own work. However, others don't see what we think they should be, so they are able to see them for what they are. I agree with Sherri! These dolls have all the best qualities of a beloved old doll. I'd be thrilled to give any one of them a home! They're really wonderful!<br />KatherineKatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344844724048803624.post-48267949737525589882014-03-03T17:31:22.002-08:002014-03-03T17:31:22.002-08:00Martha, When I go to a post, the first thing I do...Martha, When I go to a post, the first thing I do is look at the pictures, I fell in love with these dolls right away, admiring the soft sweet faces, each girl different. The feet and hands so right for a primitive dolly. Old looking but with a cared for look. If only I could paint like that! I can well imagine them in a sweet simple dress and some muslin undies. Then I read your post. Sometimes I too am not satisfied with a doll and re-do things but, I think you are being over critical of your work. Your rag dollies have all the "right" things that give a rag doll charm!!! Sherri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106796132612922630noreply@blogger.com