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Tabitha, tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Tabitha original one-of-a-kind tabby-and-white cat anthropomorphic art doll by artist Max Bailey

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTabitha is a tabby and white kitten with bright yellow eyes and a sweet disposition.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Her favorite toy is a soft green ball, made especially for her. She always knows where it is, whether it has rolled under the bed, or behind the door, or under the stove.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey It is filled with catnip. She delights in sneaking up on it, pouncing on it, and rolling around with it for hours.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Today she is wearing her best pink dress with little mauve flowers that encircle the skirt, and a matching mauve bow at the neckline. A big mauve sash ties in another bow at the back. Tabitha’s ivory petticoats show beneath the hemline of her dress. They match her big ivory collar. At the back you can see her striped kitty tail.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey “Don’t muss up your pretty dress,” her mother cautions her.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey And so Tabitha stands very still, holding her catnip ball, and wondering what in the world to do with herself until she can change back into her play clothes.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and she is meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and her ball are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She rests firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha is an itty bitty kitty. She stands only 4 and 1/2 inches tall. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Tabitha has been adopted. Thank you!

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Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyThis is Claudia the Maine Coon kitten.

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyHer favorite doll is a tuxedo cat doll named Herman. He was especially made just for her by her favorite aunt.

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyClaudia talks to Herman in a soft little chirping voice. She tells him all her secrets and shares with him all her kitty dreams.

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyWherever Claudia goes, Herman goes too.

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyToday Claudia is wearing her dark rose dress with pale pink polka dots. Her pinafore is pale pink and has a dark pink flower and green leaves on the bib. It’s tied in the back with a big bow.

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyClaudia’s ivory petticoats can be seen below the hemline of her pretty dress.

Claudia is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and she is made for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and her cat doll are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyClaudia is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She rests firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak.

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyClaudia is an itty bitty kitty. She stands only 4 ½ inches tall.

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Claudia has already been adopted. Thank you!

Claudia the Maine Coon Kitten, Original Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

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Finishing Emily’s dress

I’m still here! We took a little trip to the beach last week, which was beautiful, and then I caught up on my doll dress sewing. I got some pretty roses too 🙂

I tried out a whole bunch of decorative machine stitches on this skirt, and added a partial underskirt with a ruffle.

As you can see, I went with my simplest color combination from my selections. I thought that would show off the stitching the best.

I got a new iron too! Then….ta da!…

Emily’s new outfit. She reminds me of Mary Poppins in this photo, about to lift off, with me trying to hold her down long enough to take her picture. It was raining, and so I was afraid to put her down anywhere. I’ll get more photos once it is dry outside. See you later!

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Choosing fabrics

I’ve been doing a little fabric audition for “Emily and Edwin”. I pulled out all the fabrics I had that I thought might be a good fit. Right now, I’m leaning toward the ones above because, to me, they have a circus feel, which works well with the elephant idea.

Earlier today, I was leaning toward the combination above. I did a sketch of how I thought they’d be assembled, a polka dot ruffle underneath the gingham skirt, with an embroidered white apron on top, maybe a decorative ribbon on the apron as well.

Then there was the plain and simple look, with a solid green over skirt and a subdued purple underskirt that matched Edwin the Elephant’s base. Decisions.

I ran out to mow our field of dandelions this morning. There’s a country wedding out here today, and that wouldn’t do for a backdrop. No, not my wedding, although that would be a funny story if I ran out to mow a field before the ceremony!