The Pink Artist Doll: Update

Do you remember the Pink Artist Doll project? Monica Magness completed her and has named her "Love Squared." Her skirt was crafted from two inch fabric squares. A total of 182 artists participated in this project - how cool is that? "Love Squared" has been sent to Art Doll Quarterly & she is due to appear in the autumn issue. A drawing for this gorgeous doll will occur on October 15. To enter the drawing,view Monica's blog post for all of the details.






Did you find my square?

(Doll photos courtesy of Jeff Magness and used here with permission)

Art Doll Squares

I sent Monica two squares for the art doll. She has graciously pledged to use at least one square from each submitting artist.

Here are mine:







In the first square, I wanted to represent female beauty post-surgery. I had a bilateral mastectomy and my ovaries removed, so that is what I cross-stitched into the design.

I even put in my still-annoying port-a-cath scar :)

I'm not sure what is floating through the woman's body in the second design: healthy cells? bubbles? dreams of breasts that are now gone?

A bit about the technique: I used grey wool felt. You don't have to sew the edges of felt, and I love its texture. I chose grey because the breast cancer journey is filled with decisions that are made in shades of grey.

I used fabric paints and markers for the design. The only sewing that was involved was the cross-stitch.


Monica continues to post updates on her lovely Girl Gone Thread Wild blog. It is so exciting to watch this project develop.

The Pink Artist: A Community Art Doll Project

Monica Magness, owner of the Girl Gone Thread Wild blog has initiated a Community Art Doll Project.

Each artist will contribute a 2" fabric square. The squares will be put together as one art doll. Go check out Monica's blog to participate or to find out all of the exciting plans that she has for this art doll (including donating the proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure). But you'll have to hurry. Squares must be mailed to Monica by March 1.


Check out the parade of squares to see some that have already been sent in. I just signed up today to do a square. Mine will be humble in comparison to the ones that she has featured on her blog, but (shrug) I have thought up a design that means a lot to me so I'm in!

Once I get it done, I'll post a picture.

Thank you, Deena, for making me aware of this project.