fov Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I never put dolls in my dollhouses, but after finishing my half scale Little House in the Big Woods cabin, it seemed strangely vacant without the Ingalls family hanging around inside. I looked around but pickings are slim in half scale and couldn't find dolls that looked close enough to how Laura, Mary, Pa, and Ma are described in the books. Then I found Prairie Crocus Studio on Etsy, with patterns for dolls and pioneer-style doll clothing. Two problems: 1) they were all 1:12 scale, and 2) I don't sew. (Not well, anyway.) I contacted the shop owner and asked if she could do a custom order to make me the Ingalls family in half scale. And she said yes! (She's since added half scale dolls and doll patterns to the store, I'm assuming based on the ones she made me, so maybe some of you who do half scale and sew will want to take advantage of that.) I haven't received the dolls yet, but they should go in the mail tomorrow. Meanwhile here are a few pictures of the dolls she made for me, with a few more on my blog. Pa is 3" tall. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyepie Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The dolls look amazing and will suits your house perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 She does lovely work! I always look at the seams, which can get pretty bulky in 1/2" scale. Her seams are flat and not overly stiff. I get really turned off when men's shirt collars stick out like a windsock in a hurricane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acp Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Absolutely perfect, I read all the books, makes me smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The dolls and the house are heart warming! Love them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 They're really cute! I think cloth dolls go with the theme really well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabrina Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 They are perfect! Congratulations on such a wonderful doll family. They look like they will fit in just right in your cabin. The braids made all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroJivvy Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Let me add my agreement that these dolls are both lovely and the perfect choice for this project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgansmith Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigrandma10 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So glad you found that artisan, those dolls are perfect! (Bear agrees) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 They are adorable !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackey Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 After reading this post, I just saw your Little House in the Big Woods cabin for this first time. After putting in all that time and energy to match that little house as close as possible to the book, how could you not get the dolls. I am so happy it worked out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 The very first dh dolls I ever made were using very basic rag doll patterns from BHG's Country Dolls. I like the way the artist did the bodies on yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoalaSam Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 They are going to be perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 They're here! These pics are not the best, but here are a few shots of the Ingalls family in their new home. I hadn't anticipated that the dolls don't stand up by themselves, so I had to find things to lean them up against. They have wires in the arms and legs so can be posed (like Pa on the bench) but the girls look better when they're standing up. Maybe a little wax on their feet will help hold them in position. Also I only realized after standing Mary next to it that the mirror over the washstand is way too low. Oops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 They're fit really well in the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 This came out wonderful. Great dolls - they are the perfect fit for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Fantastic!! I'm rereading that series right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Emily, they are perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Baby Carrie has joined the family! The Etsy seller I got the first four dolls from added a 1:24 baby to her store. She painted a face on it for me before sending. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amylynn920 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I loved those books, and the tv series, and your dolls and house are perfect! I want to live in that cabin as they did simply and happily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just One More Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Very nice. You could try poster putty to pose them. It works well and doesn't leave any residue when you remove it so you can move the dolls around the cabin easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.