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04-04-2009, 06:55 PM

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Got one of mine done too!!!!

04-05-2009, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by quiltwoman

OK, I made one but mine is pretty big. I didn't measure but probably closer or a tad over the 8 inches. I don't want to reveal any of my "secrets" but, I hope everyone has an open mind :shock: :shock:

I'm sure it's great! :D

04-05-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Yomousey

Ok as usual I'm behind the other posters. I've never done a Dotee doll, I can't wait! The one in the link with the baby is sooo cute. So sign me up!! This is good because I ran out of the fabric for the skin and was thinking I might make my next doll in either pink or pale blue if I didn't get to the store. I really hate not having a fabric store near me, no car either:(

There's no rule against pink or blue dolls! LOL! I've made some in plaid, floral, blue, orange, etc. I've got you signed up for the Dotee swap. We are going to start mailing on 25 April and no later than 1 May. I will assign everyone's partners on 11 April.

04-05-2009, 06:29 AM

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Is there a theme to this dotee...swap...? theres alot of messages and I might have missed it :?: :D

This one looks like it will be fun, This is new for me :wink:

04-05-2009, 06:41 AM

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I checked out all of the sites you posted and none of them have patterns or instructions for these Dotees. Is there somewhere else to look? TIAS
Darlene :thumbup:

04-05-2009, 07:27 AM

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I have an idea for a pattern.

Take a piece of paper 8" sq.
fold it in half and draw the body.. 'half' like you would a heart
Open it up and if you like the shape use this as a pattern, adding a seam allowance.
The rest is whatever you want to do

be sure and add a hanger in top corner and a tail at the bottom...

add details to the body...no arms no legs...can anyone else add to this

04-05-2009, 07:42 AM

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Ruth, that sounds good to me!!!

04-05-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruth Camp

Is there a theme to this dotee...swap...? theres alot of messages and I might have missed it :?: :D

This one looks like it will be fun, This is new for me :wink:

No, the theme is Dotee.

04-05-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene

I checked out all of the sites you posted and none of them have patterns or instructions for these Dotees. Is there somewhere else to look? TIAS
Darlene :thumbup:

I've never actually seen a pattern for a Dotee. I can draw one and post it for you, if you would like. They don't have to really be any certain shape, usually smaller at the top. Some are not even the same on both sides...kinda topsy-turvy.
Here is a little info: When I participated in a Dotee swap a couple years ago, the swap leader told us to start with two nice pieces of fabric with a pretty design. The squares were to be about 6 inches. We were supposed to draw a pattern, sew all the way around except for the bottom. Cut it out (leaving about 1/4" seam, turn, stuff, sew bottom shut, and embellish! Add hanger and tail. (That's some info from the previous page).

Would it help to think that a Dotee is basically a little pillow? I have seen pics of them with the top not even rounded, which you could do just by pulling the stitches tighter on top.