Birthday Girls.

A couple of my girlfriend's daughters have birthdays on the same day, just a year apart. Since we're in tough economic times over here, I resorted to my go-to gift for little girls, a Black Apple Doll by the talented Emily Martin. I would like to say that since this was the 4th and 5th time making these that I had worked out all the kinks and mishaps that required the seam ripper that past 3 times, but no such luck. I always manage to screw up something. Ah well, I still love making them. The little girls I have gifted them to in the past really seem to like them, so hopefully little Ava (turning 2) and little Irene (turning 1) will enjoy them too!

I thought it would be fun to make these two slightly matchy matchy since they are going to two little girls who share a birthday.

Want to make one? Go HERE for the TUTORIAL.

Project completed: Black Apple Doll

My take on the ever popular, Black Apple Doll.

Want to make one? Go HERE for the tutorial.

Shhh. Want in on a secret? While I love how the headband and flower turned out, they really were a must since my hand stitching is so horrid. (The head has to be hand stitched shut after you stuff the doll. Everything else can be done with the sewing machine.)
Hooray! Finished her just in time for a special little girl who's birthday is tomorrow! I hope she likes her. I think she is fun, and I love the colors and fabrics I went with. A super fun project that can be tailored to anyone's taste. I want to make more just so I can play around with different fabrics and accessories! Do a google image search of "black apple dolls," and see what other people have done, and then go make one for a special little girl in your life.

**Thanks to Emily Martin of The Black Apple for the Tutorial.**