This is part 15 of our series 31 DAYS of Giving Handmade! You can find links to the entire series, in order, on our Giving Handmade Index Page. I'll add each new link as that day is published.
This is the dolly I made to go with the {button-up BabyDoll quilt} from Monday.
Her simple facial features are embroidered
on, so there are no small parts for Baby Mia to choke on. Her shape is perfect for hugging, with no pesky arms or legs coming undone from the blanket.
I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much when Mia opened her gift. One-year-olds get easily overwhelmed by all the excitement of their parties. But as soon as Mia locked eyes with her new baby, she hugged it tight, covered it in kisses, and gave me the biggest, goofiest "thank you" smile I've ever seen. I've never enjoyed watching a kid open a present so much. Worth every minute I spent working on it. Heck, it was worth every minute I've ever spent working on any gift ever.
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Now for the how-to:
I have made a free pdf pattern for you so you can make your own!
Download Button up BabyDoll pattern Feel free to share the pattern with friends, as long as you link to the blog and not the pdf.
Materials and directions are included with the pattern. Please send me a picture or link if you make one of your own! Happy sewing!
