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Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max Bailey

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyMillie is a very sweet miniature tabby-and-white kitten with yellow-green eyes and a little pink nose.

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyShe is wearing a red-violet dress. It has a pale yellow collar and cuffs banded in grass green.

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyMillie comes with a white spindle cradle that has a matching mattress, pillow, and coverlet. They are soft yellow with a pattern of violet flowers and green leaves. She loves to take a nap in the afternoon.

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyMillie is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only.

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyShe was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyMillie was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max Bailey She is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyMillie and her cradle are 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.)

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyMillie stands 1 and 3/4 inches tall.

Millie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Tabby-and-white Kitten by Max BaileyUpdate: Millie has been adopted. Thank you!

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Working on getting organized

Light green and daffodil yellow Hug Me Slugs, original art toys by Elizabeth RuffingThese are some of the custom handmade Hug Me Slug stuffed animal toys that I sent out this past week. I’m trying to decide what to work on next, maybe some bunnies. I will be posting my new handmade stuffed animal toys in our Ruffing’s shop

Purple Hug Me Slug, original art toys by Elizabeth RuffingI got part of my workroom more under control than it was. My clothes are now barricaded into the closet in the corner though. It’s hard to cram all that I have into a small area.

My workroom boxes by Elizabeth RuffingI have more boxes to fill, and am hoping to get more of the piles of fabric organized.

Elizabeth RuffingI experimented with the remote control I had for an older SLR camera I have, to see how it worked on the newer camera. I took photos of myself surrounded by my supplies.

Elizabeth RuffingThat is Beau Bear sneaking up on me, above. I made him a long time ago, from a Vogue pattern. Josephine used to nap on him when she first came here.

Tommy and Maizie, ginger tabby original one-of-a-kind art dolls by Max BaileyI am also working on the backlog of doll photos I have to edit. These are Randolf and Maizie, original, one-of-a-kind ginger tabby cat art dolls by Max Bailey. We posted Randolf here on our Ruffing’s blog, and Maize has her own post here.

Ginnie, miniature ginger tabby original one-of-a-kind art dolls by Max BaileyThis is Ginnie, a miniature version of Max’s art dolls. She comes with a dollhouse cradle. I talked Max into trying mini dolls in cradles, and so I hope people enjoy her and her mini-kitten friends we have to photograph next. Ginnie can be found here on our Ruffing’s blog. I have seven more sets of art doll photos to get edited and posted.

Lounging cats on the rug by the doorOur real-life kitties are doing well. Bertie is getting so big, we will soon be calling her Big Bertha instead. Phoebe is smaller, and shyer. Bertie has come into her own and is pretty confident. She wants to eat first and she wants the other cats to give her baths. Phoebe is making her own progress, visiting me at the computer and watching things I do.

Feral cats released from Wake County Animal ShelterYesterday morning, I got a call from Princess Marie saying that two feral cats were being released from the Wake County Animal Shelter to go to Operation Catnip, which is an all-volunteer group with a clinic that spays and neuters and vaccinates feral cats. She was going to pick them up and asked if I could go along to take some photos. There has been some controversy over the cats, and whether they could be released, which hopefully is all worked out now, although there are policy issues still to be discussed, regarding feral cats in the community. From what I understand, these two cats will now be living in an outdoor home, instead of being returned to the colony where they were originally trapped. The people at the shelter were nice to us while we were there, and let me take some photos of the kitties’ big day. Lots of people are happy about the cats getting to go free. They have already been to the vet, and are now settling in comfortably in a safe place.

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Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph is a generous and kind-hearted ginger tabby cat.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey“Time to eat,” Randolph announces to his brothers and sisters. He makes sure they all eat before he does.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph makes the rules at playtime, where fighting is not allowed. “No pummeling,” he will say, and they will all sit down.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyAt bedtime, Randolph takes a vote on which bedtime story to read. He reads it aloud until they all nod off.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEverybody loves and admires Randolph, who always keeps their best interest and well-being first in his heart.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie, his girlfriend, thinks Randolph is the most wonderful cat in the world. When he holds her hand, she’s in seventh heaven.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph is a handsome ginger tabby cat with big yellow eyes that reflect his serious nature. Always well-dressed, he is wearing striped overalls in terra-cotta and white, with a coordinated knit shirt. The overalls have two buttons on the bib and straps that cross in the back.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph’s undershorts are light tan, with blue polka dots that match his long blue socks. His very practical lace-up boots are two tones of tan.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. He is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. His whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph’s paws are needle-sculpted, and his arms are button-jointed so that he can pose. His face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into his fabric head.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph’s curled tail enables him to sit proudly on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. He can also sit on a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Randolph is meant for display only.

Randolph is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. He is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Update: Randolph has been adopted. Thank you!

Maizie, his ginger-tabby-cat girlfriend can be found here.

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Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is a pretty ginger-and-white tabby cat with a bright little face and big yellow eyes.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEveryone knows where Maizie got her name. She lives happily next to a big cornfield where you can often find her walking between the rows of tall cornstalks. She loves the rustle of the papery leaves, and laughs when the corn silk tickles her nose.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is always ready for a game of hide ‘n seek in the field. She counts to ten, and her friends run through the field, peeking around the cornstalks, hiding from Maizie, who shrieks with delight when she finds each of them.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLate in the afternoon, when they are tired, Maizie and her playmates gather up a pile of corn husks and put them under the oak tree. Paws behind their heads, they lie on their backs and gaze up through the leaves at the blue summer sky. They all agree that it has been a most perfect afternoon.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is wearing a gold and white pinafore decorated with white daisies on dainty green stems. The bib and over-the-shoulder straps are ruffled to frame her pretty face.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe has a cream colored shirt decorated with gold bands at the neckline and sleeves. Her pantaloons are white, and from them emerges her striped ginger tail that has a white tip.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer tights are striped in two shades of gold, and covering her kitty feet are golden brown high-button shoes with gold buttons.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted using acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie’s curled tail enables her to sit very nicely on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Maizie is meant for display only.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyUpdate: Maizie has been adopted. Thank you!

Maizie’s ginger-tabby-cat boyfriend is Randolf.