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

Eloise, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyBe careful about what you ask Eloise. She has a reputation for always being honest. She never fails to tell you exactly what she thinks.

Lillie, Edith, Eloise, and Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Dolls by Max Bailey“Do you like my dress?” her friend asks. Eloise responds that she might like the dress, if it weren’t pink. That’s as diplomatic as she can be. She doesn’t mean to hurt anyone’s feelings.

Edith and Eloise, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Dolls by Max Bailey“Don’t you think I’m the prettiest girl in the class?” another friend asks.

Eloise, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey“No,” answers Eloise. “Suzie is the prettiest girl in the class, but you might be the next prettiest.”

Eloise, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey“I wish my friends would stop asking me questions,” Eloise sighs. “They never like the answers.”

Eloise, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEloise is wearing a pretty green gingham pinafore, with a wide ruffle around the bib. It looks very nice over her pale green blouse with the white collar and cuffs, and with her darker green tights. Golden brown high-button shoes cover her little kitty feet. Under her pinafore she wears white pantaloons, from which her orange striped tail emerges.

Eloise, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEloise 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 with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Eloise, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEloise’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.

Eloise, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEloise has a curled tail which enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.)

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

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

Eloise’s friends are Lillie the white cat, Edith the tabby-and-white cat (coming soon), and Cleo the Siamese cat.

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

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyWhen she was born, her mother gave her the name Minerva, but only her mother ever called her that. Everyone else called her Minnie.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Minnie grew up to be a lovely tabby. Her fur is a mix of tabby colors…silver gray, buff, ivory, gold, and black.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMinnie extends a warm welcome to everyone who comes calling. In the afternoon, she sits on her porch and waits for the children to walk home from school.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyThey wave to her as they pass by, and she lifts her paw to greet them. Sometimes they stop by to visit with her, which makes Minnie very happy. She purrs loudly.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyToday, Minnie is wearing a tan blouse patterned with blue flowers with red centers. It has a blue collar and blue cuffs.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer tights have matching tan and blue stripes. The high-button shoes she wears have red buttons down the sides.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMinnie’s tan skirt has delicate white lace around the hemline.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer blue apron is decorated with a line of red ribbon. Her skirt and apron were designed and created by artist Elizabeth Ruffing.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMinnie 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 with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Minnie’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. Her curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Minnie is meant for display only.

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

Update: Minnie has been adopted. Thank you!

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Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingCeleste is a cheerful, mischievous little sprite. She’s been known to appear when you least expect her.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingFrom far away, Celeste can hear the flowers swaying to the music of the soft summer breeze. She loves music, and the color yellow.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingCeleste hovers over the flowers, and flies in amongst them, encouraging each and every bloom to be as beautiful as it can be. Her golden tutu floats around her body like a gauzy, magical cloud.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingIf you are out in the garden, Celeste may startle you. It’s very like her to suddenly emerge, and then just as suddenly disappear.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingYou might think you just saw a yellow butterfly, perhaps a tiger swallowtail. It was probably Celeste, playfully flitting from place to place, bringing her blessings and funny little tricks to all those who are fond of her.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingCeleste is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from our own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. She is 8 and 3/4 inches tall, and 6 inches tall when seated.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingCeleste’s arms and legs are button-jointed with antique-looking, filigreed silver-colored metal buttons, so she can easily pose. Her tabby kitten face was sculpted from paperclay, smoothed into her fabric head. Her front paws are needle-sculpted, and her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingCeleste has a striped curly tail than enables her to sit all by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She will also sit on a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Celeste is meant for display only.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingCeleste is wearing a delightful tutu made from layers of tulle in two shades of gold. It has a hand-sewn waistband of soft gold that snaps at the back, and has an coral satin rose at the center. Her magical wings are made from cotton fabric, and are completely hand-quilted.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingCeleste’s bodysuit is painted in a rich gold color, with a half moon of painted flowers decorating the neckline. Her ballet shoes are painted in rich pumpkin brown to match the same color in her wings.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingCeleste is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingUpdate: Celeste has been adopted. Thank you!

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing

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Celeste starts the season

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Fairy Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingI just put up Celeste the Pixie Kitten’s web page, with lots of photos of her floating around amongst the yellow chrysanthemums. Please visit her and enjoy all the fall color. There is lots of yellow, Celeste’s favorite color.

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Fairy Art Doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingI got up this morning, realizing it is now November, which means it is time to focus on getting everything going for the holiday season. This tends to be the start of our busiest time of year, and hopefully we will be busy again this year. It’s time to get organized, time to make new dolls and toys, time to take their pictures, and post their stories.