And she needed an ear to tuck her hair behind so I gave her one of those.
And then I pulled out this hoggett fleece I had tucked away in "Mrs. Rose's collection box". I had bought it a few years ago at the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival, thinking it was perfect for old-lady hair.
Evidently "hogget" means it's the very first sheep's fleece so the tips on the end have the original baby lamb wool. You probably knew that already but I didn't. Now when I go to Sheep and Wool next week, I'll actually know what I'm looking at...kind of...
I also crepe-d the old girl's neck and put the creases back in her face. She was looking way too young for that gray hair on her head.
It feels so good to be underway and over the big task of her body, face and hair. It feels really good...
See you next time.
her hair is great!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love when you get a face done that the personality shows up! I used to help make puppets and loved getting the face done! She's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMrs Rose looks better and better. What a great job you do!!
ReplyDeleteLooking so sweet x
ReplyDeleteHer hair makes me smile. What a lovely elderly lady she was.
ReplyDeleteFlowerLady
Susan, I've been watching your 'Mrs Rose' being created, and love how your going about it. I always struggle with the hair and face. You have given me more ideas now, thank you.
ReplyDeleteArlene
I wondered what style she wore..so glad its soft curls and not a tight bun. Glorious.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Great hair She kiijs fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love her so! I can't wait to get to know her better!
ReplyDeleteGreat hair!! She looks Fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI bet Mrs. Rose feels great having her hair all done. She looks good! I didn't know that about the 1st cut of fleece.
ReplyDeleteShe is looking very nice...can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll bet she's just as happy as you are with her new do! Great work!
ReplyDeleteWow...that hair is perfect:)
ReplyDeleteI always learn so much reading your blog. Hoggett was never in my vocabulary and I am glad to know what it means. Mrs. Rose has beautiful hair for her age. It truly looks very real. Your additional sculpting and neck crepeing really does look good. If only we could do the reverse on ourselves so easily. Mrs. Rose is really happy to be sitting in her chair. Beautifully done dear...
ReplyDeleteWow! She is looking amazing Susan! I never knew what hogget was either, in fact have never heard of it. But it makes perfectly beautiful hair.
ReplyDeletethr hair has worked a treat and the neck really has an aged look,this piace is coming on wonderfully
ReplyDeleteI know that hoggett was a word but I had know idea what it was, something else you have taught me :-)
ReplyDeleteI love Mrs Rose's hair!
Great hair-do!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Rose looks fabulous - she's positively "blooming". I love the detail you are going to here - so much fun to follow along...
ReplyDeleteShe's turning into the warm, caring woman that you have described to us. I can see how you must feel happy. She is turning out so well. This is the first of your creations that I have had the privilege to see from the beginning, and I'm so glad I found you. I am just awe-struck by your talent and vision.
ReplyDeletexo Linda
She has a very fine head of hair, and she's turning out very well indeed!
ReplyDeletedamn it Susan, i am almost speechless, this is sooooooo fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is perfect, beautiful hair! It is so inspiring, watching how you take on a challenge and don't give up until you have mastered it!
ReplyDeleteshe looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteand her face has become so much more expressive!
Shes looking great! Love that hair
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty! We should all look so good at that age. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely lady Miss Rose is turning into! I am sure the real Miss Rose would be so honored!
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