December 12, 2011

Not Tuesday With Tag - I Think I Did It...

By bansheehouseofmake on Etsy
I have told you an interminable number of many times that I can't make a doll. But one of the items on my To Do list is a stuffed toy. So, I ask you this question..."Can a stuffed toy be a doll?"

I looked on etsy and found this little monster. Would you considered this a doll for some lucky child?
Created by quiltedblissbynadine
Then, I found this stuffed toy. How about it? Is this considered a doll?

I bet you're wondering why I'm asking this, aren't you? Well, my little red-haired granddaughter has fallen in love with one particular corgi. She talks about Tag all the time and even draws pictures of him, so I decided I had to try to make a stuffed toy for her, and my Little Man would be the perfect subject!
I took this photograph and printed it on cotton fabric with my inkjet printer. It really was easy as pie.
I decided to use a beautiful, hand-dyed wool felt for the back. I cut around the image, leaving a 1/4 for sewing and joined the front to the back (right sides together) leaving a small area (between his front and back leg) for turning.
I stuffed "Stay Tag" (that's what I've called him!) with a silk-blend fill so that it was really firm and then stitched the opening closed.

"Stay Tag" measures approximately 8" tall (including his ears!). He'll be just the right size for a little red-haired girl to carry around with her to remind her of her favorite corgi.

The question remains. Is a stuffed toy a doll, and if so, have I finally accomplished the impossible? Can I make a doll? I'll be anxious to know what you think!
I'm going to see Tag tomorrow, so this week you'll be able to read about him on Thursday. I'm so excited I probably won't sleep tonight! I promise a nauseating number lots of pictures!
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17 comments:

  1. SharonDecember 12, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Donna,

    Your stuffed corgi is fantastic. I love it! What in the world will you come up with next.

    Kiss Tag several times on each ear for Arabelle and me!

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  2. Ellie's Country AccentsDecember 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    "Stay Tag" is toooo cute! Gives me an idea for my granddaughter. She loves my Aussie. I consider your efforts a style of doll. Have a wonderful Christmas.
    Ellie

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  3. Twyla and LindseyDecember 12, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Oh, Donna! Stuffed Tag is adorable! She is going to Love him! You are very clever! I am so excited for you to get to see Tag. Please give him a hug and kiss from me! Twyla

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  4. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Definitely a doll...very clever and I am sure your granddaughter will adore him....

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  5. ChrisDecember 12, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Yes! Donna can make a doll! Absolutely darling and you've opened up a whole new line of dollmaking for us......hahaha. Love it.....

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  6. Lesley UKDecember 13, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Hi Donna, to answer your question, can a stuffed toy be a doll? Well, can a corgi be a cat. See? Simple! Now can I get back to pondering the meaning of life? lol. Blessings

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  7. Carol- Beads and BirdsDecember 13, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    FAB idea, and yup, you made a doggy doll!!

    xx, Merry Christmas

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  8. Mosaic MagpieDecember 13, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Stay Tag is adorable, doll or toy?
    I think it is a stuffed bundle of love!
    Deb

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  9. GerryARTDecember 13, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Yep! Donna, you CAN make a doll.
    In fact, I do believe you just have made your first doll.
    Tag is so dang cute.
    hugs
    Gerry

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  10. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsDecember 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Yep! You have successfully made a doll! Love it to and I know the little red haired wee one will!
    xx

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  11. downsizeDecember 13, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    So cute Donna! But...I was looking forward to "Tag" camp photos :) I vote YES to it being a doll. A little girl will carry it around, tuck it in at night.

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  12. Jan MDecember 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    No matter whether it is called a doll or stuffed toy, your granddaughter will know it as love! So clever. Hope you did get some sleep, so you will be safe driving to see Tag and able to enjoy each and every fun moment!

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  13. PattyDecember 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Clever idea You can call it a toy or a doll, anyway it cute as a button!

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  14. Sewing In CTDecember 13, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I love Stay Tag! I want one! Toni

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  15. ShirleyDecember 13, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Hi Donna, She will love her Tag and I can see her carrying him every place that she goes. Tag is so cute and isn't it amazing what we can do when we set our minds to it. Have a great day and I will be waiting to see pictures of Tag. Your Missouri Friend.

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  16. Queenie BelieveDecember 14, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    What a wonderful Stay Tag stuffed animal!! Your little red head is going to be over the moon about it.
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  17. TerriSueDecember 14, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    oh donna,
    stay tag is absolutely adorable! are you taking orders? give tag a big hug and kiss from his auntie terri sue even though he has no idea who i am. i know who he is and that's all that matters. (i have a little red-headed granddaughter too.)

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Blessings, Donna

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