ButtercreamCakeArtist

I have problems getting a new one to load, also. If you click the box to delete the old one, and upload a new one, and leave it alone, it may work. It may still show the old one, but if you wait, the new one might show up. :?: There are avatar gremlins. I recently tried a new one with no luck. I may try again now.

LindaR

will try that....worked when I changed last time....avatar gremlins knock it off

ButtercreamCakeArtist

Mine worked. It didn't show up immediately, but it is there. If you are using a picture that you have taken, it helps a lot if you reduce the quality of the image first. I reduced mine to 600x800 kb.

ButtercreamCakeArtist

The theme with the most votes for our May swap is:
...
drumrolll, please....................

DOTEE DOLLS!

2nd place was Dolls with Aprons.
Now, get to work! LOL! I will assign partners in about one week.

ButtercreamCakeArtist

Dotees are supposed to have a hanger and a tail! :D

Generally, the don't have arms or legs.

The inventor of Dotee dolls is from Australia, her name is Dot.

Here are some websites you may find helpful.


http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/profile/DotChristian

http://dotslifeandart.blogspot.com/2...l-fervour.html

http://stitchandpaint.blogspot.com/2...tee-dolls.html

tlrnhi

Okie dokie!
Looks like fun, but I'm going to need a bit of help on this, I think. Dunno, I might.....hmm.....

Up North

How big are these dolls? They look smaller than out 7 or 8 inch size. And is there a link to a pattern or do we just wing it?

LindaR

whats the deadline? May 1st? Wow this is going to be a challange

LindaR

http://www.madestuff.co.uk/2009/02/0...ka-dotee-doll/

Heres a really good example...hope I can do this justice LOL

ButtercreamCakeArtist

You can make them any size, but we're keeping to the 6-8 inch size. I've never actually seen a pattern for a Dotee. I can draw one and post it for you, if you would like. They don't have to really be any certain shape, usually smaller at the top. Some are not even the same on both sides...kinda topsy-turvy.
Here is a little info: When I participated in a Dotee swap a couple years ago, the swap leader told us to start with two nice pieces of fabric with a pretty design. The squares were to be about 6 inches. We were supposed to draw a pattern, sew all the way around except for the bottom. Cut it out (leaving about 1/4" seam, turn, stuff, sew bottom shut, and embellish! Add hanger and tail.