I am blessed to be a twin. I have a twin sister who is such a delightful and talented lady. She is always willing to give a hand, to talk with me, to be a friend and to dedicate her life to serving others around her. She is a great example of love to everyone she meets. Her life sometimes (I can hear her saying "only sometimes" :) can be very challenging but she rises above the challenge and still is there for me and alot of other people around her.
Today I want to show you some of the special things she has made for me. Sue is a very talented doll maker and needle woman. It never ceases to amaze me what she can do with a needle.
Today I want to show you some of the special things she has made for me. Sue is a very talented doll maker and needle woman. It never ceases to amaze me what she can do with a needle.
This is a free form embroidery she made for me. I love the colours and patterns she has created. Every time I look at this I am reminded of autumn. I can recall us both crunching in dry leaves (actually I haven't grown out of this yet. I still love it!) together in the autumn and throwing them up over our heads.
This wee teddy is a little fairy ted. I love it's little halo.
I love the wee face
When we were growing up I made quite a few soft toys. I loved Jean Greenhowe's stuffed toys the best. Sue was the recipient of a horse I made for her which came complete with a saddle. I think she still has it today.
When I first saw this doll I couldn't believe how detailed the face was. I just love the open big eyes and the luscious lips. Sue had asked be what sort of doll to make so I suggested something out of her comfort zone. She loves browns and neutrals so I gave her the challenge to create a doll with lime green and fuchsia.
She found it so hard to let go of the colours she was used to but said she would give it a go.
She really enjoyed making this doll and trying something new. I think the fingers are incredible. They are all individually wired and can be posed differently.
What I didn't know while I was pushing her into new colour schemes was that she was making her for me. When I saw her finished and found out she was mine I felt really emotional.
It is such a privilege to be able to have this doll. But more importantly is is a real privilege to have Susan as my sister.
Wow, the doll is really amazing, so kiwi looking with her jandals! You are so lucky to have creative sister.
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