A Very Special Doll

Our good friends were sealed to their beautiful daughter, Iris, earlier this month on an absolutely beautiful Saturday morning.

I really wanted to make something for Iris that could be somewhat of a reminder of that day and the tremendous blessings in store for her!

I looked at numerous doll patterns and chose this baby bunting doll pattern. I didn't feel it was quite what I wanted, though. I decided to axe the ruffles on the sleeves and cut out the bonnet altogether. Instead, I crocheted the doll a little white headband and weaved some lace in the middle. I crocheted some little white flowers and sewed those on to the headband and some on the dress of the doll. I really wanted the doll to have a face, too, so I embroidered it on. (It took me FOREVER like, 2 hours. I really, really dislike embroidering. However, after 5 or 6 attempts, I finally got it right and learned a ton in the process!)

I think the end result was exactly what I wanted and absolutely perfect! (Of course, I forgot to take pictures of the doll before giving it to them. I was too excited for their special day!) Here are some pictures Iris's parent's took of her and her doll!!!

Isn't Iris beautiful? She has the BLUEST eyes I have ever seen!!!

Good shot of the headband! And a gorgeous shot of Iris. =]

Close up of the doll. (The flowers are in the corner by Iris)

I loved making this little doll! It was a lot of fun, and it is one of my absolute favorite things I've done.

To learn about what sealings are and how families can be together forever, go here!

Thanks, S and L for letting me use your pictures! =]