A Tiny for A Tiny
There are three things that I know about the middle Chicken-little (Delia).
One: She is the human I know that is mostly likely to secretly be a fairy.
Two: She loves dolls.
Three: She loves tiny things.
So when her birthday rolled around last week, I knew what was in order. A tiny doll. You might remember last month that I made a sketch/artsy themed birthday present for her elder sis...it's amazing how different children's personalities are even right at the beginning of their lives. Those two are so special and quirky and such individuals already.
Right, but back to the tiny doll.
This photo is about to scale (the doll is probably around 5"-6" inches tall):
I made her with a little nightie on, and then a removable dress, capelet, hat, and scarf. I thought about tiny, 1/2" felt removable shoes, but then I thought about all those literally tens of chewed-on Barbie shoes that went missing during my stint as a little girl. So painted-on, it was!
I had a little bakery box (which I think was intended for cookie-giving), and she fit very sweetly inside...almost like a doll from the store.
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She's really like a teeny shrunken Sophie doll (I redrafted the pattern rather than shrink the existing one, especially because I wanted her to have a shorter torso). Her new owner seems to be a big fan, as I watched her walking around clutching her and fussing with her tiny clothes and such. Hooray!
Sorry if this post is a little crazy, I am having a bad post-election-anxiety migraine/cold right now, and I'm a little whacked from the medicine that is, quite seriously, the only thing allowing me to look at the bright glare of the computer screen without sunglasses.
Spectacular doll!
Posted by: Shelley Noble | February 17, 2009 at 06:57 PM
You are so talented! Just found the site and am so impressed. I'm also obsessed with tiny things...love the dolls.
Posted by: atoastokos | November 19, 2008 at 01:17 AM
I found you through Angry Chicken and I must say, that is one lovely gift. I would have loved this when I was 4. Who am I kidding, I would still love this. Very nice!
Posted by: Carrie | November 17, 2008 at 03:46 PM
OMG OMG OMG... that is the most perfect doll ever... what a lucky little chicken she is... that is just the sweetest.
Posted by: melody | November 14, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Genius.
Posted by: Helen | November 14, 2008 at 03:48 PM
this is the most adorable thing I have ever seen!!!!
Posted by: rachel | November 12, 2008 at 11:02 PM
I am really not a doll lover much but just absolutely had to say, I find this one exceptional - every detail is perfect. Wow!
Posted by: nan | November 12, 2008 at 06:13 PM
oh so very sweet indeed :)
Posted by: andrea gutierrez | November 12, 2008 at 03:44 PM
I love her tiny, old fashioned knickers.
Posted by: brigette b. | November 12, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Tiny is totally timeless!!!
Posted by: Denise | November 12, 2008 at 11:47 AM
so pretty :-)
Posted by: lette | November 12, 2008 at 08:47 AM
That tiny doll with her lovely clothes is one of the cutest things I've ever seen! What a lucky little girl! So adorable.
Posted by: Anne | November 11, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Emily, what a precious little doll, I'm loving all the thoughtful details. Delia is a lucky girl, really. hope you're well x
Posted by: fanja | November 11, 2008 at 06:48 PM
I just thought I would join the hundred plus commenters to say how incredibly lovely this little tiny is! I'm sure she'll be treasured for a long time. Oh, the thought of getting a gift like this as a little girl... Eep!
Posted by: laura | November 11, 2008 at 05:54 PM
she's so perfect! kudos to you. hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: kristen Van Dyke | November 11, 2008 at 05:05 PM
That is sooooooo awesome. I wish I could make one like that. Your blog is familiar. How could I forget that masked lady. I've been here before but not sure when.
Posted by: Linda | November 11, 2008 at 04:08 PM
I love all things teeny tiny and this little doll is adorable!
Posted by: Anna | November 11, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Adorable right down to the undies!! Doll clothes are difficult but those look great. I love seeing all your work, the presents inspire me to make crafty gifts too! :)
Posted by: Jackie | November 11, 2008 at 01:51 PM
i love her underthings the most. she has a great shape. delia is a lucky thing!
i hope you feel better
Posted by: jstar | November 11, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Oh my goodness, she is just so amazing! I love that you made a tiny one, so great.
Also, I was going to ask you if you thought you'd be making any more kits? I keep managing to miss the shop update!
I don't think I've commented before, but you have such a fantastic site, and I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it. Thanks so much for always sharing your lovely creations.
Posted by: Michelle | November 11, 2008 at 12:58 PM
I love it, so adorable! The dress is too cute!
Posted by: Amy | November 11, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Emily, This is the most beautifulist doll ever!!! How precious!!! I would like to see the little lad with her new doll. Hugs, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn Perry | November 11, 2008 at 10:18 AM
aww, she is PRECIOUS! Love her sweet little coat and scarf. you have such a talent for these dolls!~
Posted by: Heather | November 11, 2008 at 09:41 AM
What a beautiful doll! I particularly like the addition of the cold weather details :) I think handmade gifts are so precious. I still have many things that my mom and various other people made for me when I was younger, and I've treasured them a long time past when the Barbie dolls were given away.
I hope you're feeling better!
Posted by: Angelique | November 11, 2008 at 09:37 AM
oh my gosh ~ this she is wonderful!!!
Posted by: Deb | November 11, 2008 at 08:55 AM
She is absolutely fabulous!!! :)
Posted by: kristin | November 11, 2008 at 02:53 AM
Ohhh wow, the cuttiest doll I've ever seen!
Posted by: Maureen | November 11, 2008 at 02:36 AM
That is THE most perfect doll I have ever seen. If I could be a doll, I would be that one.
Posted by: Rebekah | November 10, 2008 at 10:57 PM
That little doll is just wonderful! And I have such sympathy for the migraine . . . when I have one, you couldn't PAY me enough to look at the computer, so hats off to you, and hope it goes aways soon!
Posted by: Kara | November 10, 2008 at 10:52 PM
What a lucky little girl!
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | November 10, 2008 at 09:42 PM
You are beyond talented and that little girl is beyond lucky. =)
Posted by: Shanon | November 10, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Oh my, just lovely!
Posted by: Chelsea | November 10, 2008 at 08:24 PM
The bakery box idea is genius. I'm gonna look for some for ALL my homemade Christmas gifts this year!
Posted by: Holly | November 10, 2008 at 07:00 PM
she is so adorable. Tiny dolls. perfect little tiny dolls. The world needs more of these
Posted by: Simbelmyne | November 10, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Oh my Stars! How pretty is she?! What a lucky little girl! This is probably hands down my favorite thing that you've dreamt up and created.. that's saying a lot, too.. seeing as how I love everything you create!
Posted by: Swell Stitches | November 10, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Oh how I love a doll with a wardrobe! The little nightie is super sweet too!
Hope you are starting to feel better.
Much sympathy....Migraines are the worst!
Posted by: susand | November 10, 2008 at 03:55 PM
oh this little dollie makes my heart ache.....how I love tiny things too! She is a very lucky little girl.
Posted by: Melinda | November 10, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Oh and for your headache... sorbet! That will help.
Posted by: Poppy | November 10, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Love, Love, Love her! What a perfect gift she must be a wonderful little girl. How fun is it that she has something that no one else in the whole world has.
Posted by: Poppy | November 10, 2008 at 03:01 PM
really sweeet doll...but seriously...
when do you sleep??? your always doing
some crafty thang...please tell me where
you find the time & energy??? cause i want some...
Posted by: deana | November 10, 2008 at 02:49 PM
That doll is completely adorable. And I am sorry about the migraine.
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 10, 2008 at 02:47 PM
You'll be taking orders for these, right? :-)
Posted by: Robin | November 10, 2008 at 02:22 PM
that is ridiculously adorable. my girls (and i!) would adore her! i'm really thinking about trying out your pattern despite the craft that i don't think of myself as the least bit crafty. =)
hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: ~love | November 10, 2008 at 01:49 PM
This is so adorable!! what an awesome little gift :)
Posted by: San Smith | November 10, 2008 at 01:41 PM
She is so lovely. I especially love her beret and her jaunty yellow scarf!
Feel better soon!
Posted by: Nicole | November 10, 2008 at 01:29 PM
oh she is too sweet..even better then a paper doll..I love all that detail in such a little bundle of goodness...you are defintely going to get orders for this kind of doll...I would have loved her as a little girl..heck I love her now as a 40 something adult...she is wonderful...:)
Posted by: Gina | November 10, 2008 at 01:18 PM
saying she loves the doll is the understatement of the year. little doll was taken to both pho and the grocery store with us last night. there has been much discussion about a name for her. I will let you know.
it's taking everything in me not to hide her for myself miss emily. I might need one for MY birthday (in may. ha.)
Posted by: amy k. | November 10, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Oh, she's darling! And the box is so quaint--like something you might imagine from "the olden days". What a lovely gift...how fun to imagine the birthday girl's delight.
Posted by: kirsten | November 10, 2008 at 12:47 PM
... she's just adorable miss.emily!
I'm having a flashback though, it was Christmas morning 1979, and I got a Holly-Hobbie doll. Tiny & her sweet little box remind me of her ;)
Thanks for sharing!
<3~michelle.f
Posted by: miss.michelle | November 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Absolutely awesome!
Posted by: Tizzalicious | November 10, 2008 at 12:01 PM