2012 Hoffman Challenge Dolls - Row 5
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"Meara Jones"
By Kathryn Botsford

"Rose on a Stroll in the Garden"
By Anne Sander

Rose is Anne's first Hoffman Challenge entry,
adapted from a pattern by Patti Medaris Culea.
Original costuming, with beading on her skirt and a butterfly on her finger.

"Rose in Winter"
By Stephanie Novatski

http://www.novasblossoms.com
http://novasblossoms.blogspot.com

I just had to include this sketch of Stephanie's, an excellent example of how an idea can come to fruition.

"Arabella"
By Heera Prabhu

http://heerasdolls.blogspot.com

Arabella is Heera's own design and mold. Costume design was influenced by clothing from the 1100s to 1400s. Beading and finishing techniques learned from Christine Shively.