HOW I MADE MILDRED - A SLOW STITCH FLAT CREEPY DOLL

[@TheArtfulDabbler]

Roy she is amazing, a real queen of hearts. Just love love love her ❤️❤️❤️

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Hehehehe.. thank you. It’s fun when I could see an actual personality. Gonna try some more. Thanks for viewing and commenting. ❤️

[@marysfolly2261]

I love it, how fun it would be to creat a whole community of creepy flat dolls!! Thanks for sharing, very inspiring, love her story😍

[@BootsieSweettarts]

That would be cool! I want to make more but I seem to get sidetracked by something else. The OldPersons Attention Deficit Disorder leaves me with a lot of unfinished projects too. hahahaha 🤷‍♂️

[@samanthaowens65]

Wow!!! Love Mildred!! She turned out awesome. Thank you for sharing and for the wonderfu6video.

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Samantha. She was a fun project. I see her family possibly growing. I’m glad you liked the video. I wasn’t sure I could make the ‘speeding up’ work. It’s difficult to condense a long project into a short video. Thanks for viewing and commenting

[@ScrappinlizziArt]

Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent.. I am loving Mildred so much.. Now I have to slow stitch a flat doll.. Monkey see Monkey do!! LOL.. Love you

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Elizabeth. Flat dolls...hehehe... they are such fun. You got me thinking about French knots. So I tried some new ideas. I’m making them with ribbon and fibers and such. Thanks so much for inspiring and encouraging. Hugs and love back 2 You.

[@janetnash]

Roy, I absolutely love Mildred, she’s not creepy she is a magnificent women. Love the design made of hearts, wow what a glorious collection of fabric and bits and bobs. Her colours go together so well. Love all the beading and Mildreds back story. You’re video put a smile on my face the whole way through. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Oh Janet... your tags were my inspiration. I had so much fun even though it took me away from other projects. I will definitely be doing more. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. See you tomorrow.... well... it will be your Today by the time you read this. Heheheheh

[@kendraskraftykorner9027]

Roy you never disappoint with your crafting. Your have a truly wonderful imagination. Mildred is just wonderful. TFS...HUGS

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Kendra. This community and making videos has kept me sane this past year. I so appreciate your kind words and support. Plz stay well and stay safe 🤗 bk 2 U

[@grungygirljournals]

I LOVE HER! The details are spot on - so creative! AND she plays the organ? AMAZING. I really like the video editing as well ♥️

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Lori!!! Thank you. It’s all in the details, isn’t it! She does play the organ even though, technically, she has no hands. I suppose her lips might help if she uses the upper keyboard lol. Thanks so much for viewing and commenting. Plz stay safe and stay well. ♥️

[@kristinasshack]

Mildred is a beauty❣️ Great video 👍 Enjoyed the music & how you made her. Thank you 😊

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Kristina. I hope all this attention go to her head. She’s always been very humble. 😊 I’m enjoying searching for music that is not in copyright. That’s fun too. Thank you for viewing and commenting. And thank you for your support.

[@shondra6]

She is beautiful bootsie 🙏🙏👍🏻👍🏻💜💜

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you. I think so too. I'm having fun thinking about the next one. 😊 Thanks again for viewing and commenting.

[@devonrex4]

Very fun Roy! I love Mildred❣️

[@BootsieSweettarts]

AND it was a fun project. Thanks so much for viewing and commenting. I am so grateful to have found this community and for discovering how to create a YT channel. It has so helped during these stressful and dark days. I’m hoping Mildred will not be lonely. Hehehe. Plz stay safe and stay well. 😊

[@hotthreadssd]

You knocked this one out of the park! I L-O-V-E her💕🎨💕

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Oh wow! Thank you. She took a while but I am happy with her. She’s really very sweet. When she looks at me I can see the ✨ stars in her eyes for me. Hahaha. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Plz stay safe and stay well.

[@lalagamma4452]

Love this doll! WOWSERS 🥺 I wear my heart on it my sleeve, Mildred is more of an open book than I am she wears her heart proudly everywhere. I think she looks like the kind of person I'd like to hang out with all the time. Thank you so much for sharing her with us. I must admit I did enjoy some of the music that you shared even though I have the last song stuck in my head. Namaste my sweet brother🤗🐞🥰

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Sis Lala... I’ve always wanted to try my hand at a folk art doll so this may be the beginning. There are so many talented doll sculptors out there. What really separates the just-okay dolls from the wonderful ones is how the doll maker gets the doll to show some personality. So creating a back story helps. We’ll see. For my videos I like adding music to fill in the empty spaces. I snuck in the hymn that I found in the KZbin Audio library. Peace and love back to you Lori. I hope you and your family are dealing well with all the stress this world is throwing at us. 🤗 & ❤️

[@Tassilago]

This is amazing work! I love Mildred 😍. Very inspiring, Roy. Thank you for that 🙏☀️.

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Gitte. It’s a journey seeing how a doll’s personality develops. I don’t think Mildred will be my last. Thank you Blessings back to you

[@k.rpkimpolten]

I consider Mildred a kindred spirit. :) I am in LOVE!!!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Kim that is so interesting. You are not the only person who has said something similar. Her personality does come thru. She and I are searching for some of her estranged siblings. Heheheheh.... thanks so much for viewing and commenting. 😊

[@attachepapers6406]

Fantastic slow stitch, Roy! Mildred is adorable!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

😊 Thank you! She does have a certain ‘cute’ quality about her. Thanks for viewing and commenting. I hope you have fun. I’m enjoying this journey a lot.

[@TheSande52]

I love Mildred. Great job. She's is absolutely not creepy. Hugs

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you so much Sande. She’s not creepy is she! But she does have attitude. Thanks for viewing and commenting!!!!

[@kathyarbour]

hehe, this was awesome Roy. thanks for sharing . video was great.

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Kathy. I’m having such a fun time. Thanks for viewing and commenting and for your support.

[@jenniferfarsh675]

She turned out great.. not too creepy.. she’s just right ❤️

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Jennifer. I have a feeling she’s going to have some siblings at some point. There’s some chatter that she has a long lost brother somewhere. Maybe I’ll start searching. Hehehehehe.... ❤️ bk2u

[@jaynesills1248]

OMG, She is Beautiful!!!!! This is the Sweetest!!!! Not creepy Glamorous.......HUGS.....

[@BootsieSweettarts]

LOL... maybe we should compromise that she is glamorous in a creepy sort of way. Well... not really. I too think she’s adorable and glam!!! Hugs back Jayne.

[@heatherdoodlebug7825]

LOVE her!!! All the lil details are so wonderful!! Great job!! XO

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Heather... it’s the details that I like the most. It gets the imagination going. Thanks for viewing and commenting. It’s all such fun. Plz stay safe and well.

[@escalosobre]

Very fun project! Mildred is adorable.

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Isn’t she!!! Thanks, I’ll forward your compliment to her...hehehehee. This was fun so I think she’s going to have a larger family at some point. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Plz stay safe and well/

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

oh my goodness Roy - i love her - she's fantastic !!!! be well and thank you xx

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Hehehehe... Janet.... she was a hoot to make. I didn’t realize how little embellishments can give a doll attitude. She needs some family and friends. Hahaha

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

@@BootsieSweettarts lol xx

[@anigebrown7044]

Roy I love it. She looks just like me lol. You did a good job.Thank you for sharing.

[@BootsieSweettarts]

OMG... Angie... thank you. Such fun! Thanks for viewing and commenting. I so appreciate all the support.

[@beachngypsy746]

I love Mildred you have such a great imagination. And I like your Jeff Gordon race car pin cushion to. See you later

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Hahaha... Jeff Gordon. I was a NASCAR addict for a while. My Dad was an automobile mechanic so I’ve been around cars since the beginning. But Sundays became very busy so I couldn’t watch the races live. I tried to watch the re-runs but it’s just not the same. So I haven’t followed since it was the Winston Cup circuit.

[@lpatrick99]

Love how you used the heart shapes. Enjoyed this style of video

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Oh thank you Linda. I’ve never done anything like this because I’ve always disliked being videoed. It was time to face the fear. Thank you for commenting. 😊

[@Renee-Suzanne]

I cried through this whole thing... Mildred is wonderful! - Renée Suzanne YLRW

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Aw.. thank you. I knew she would turn out to be stunning and in-creepy but when I started out with those eyes and lips I wasn’t sure where we would end up. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Prayers going out for a successful procedure. 🤗 & ❤️

[@joycarter8965]

Love her Roy! Awesome!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Joy. She’s a sweet soul even if she’s hard on the eyes. 😆. I’m hoping to give her some family members at some point. She has a brother, Marty, but he’s being evasive.

[@MrsGigi]

Kind of like Betty Boop feeling to her. Love how she turned out!!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Oooo... a Betty Boop head and I guess if I put the bottom heart ❤️ like this she’d have more of a Betty Boop body as well. Hahahahha Thank you Mrs G.

[@livingskiesvintage]

That dolly has some lips!! Love her!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Hehehehe... Jayne, when I started her and decided to use the lips fabric I thought she was going to be really, really creepy. Watching the news lately seeing all the young women who have had filler injected into their lips it seems Mildred can pull off the look. Lol. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Plz stay safe and stay well.

[@susanjerrell9220]

She's gorgeous!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thanks Susan. I hope she doesn’t get too conceited. Already she has a big head. Hahahaha...

[@susanjerrell9220]

@@BootsieSweettarts 🤣🤣🤣

[@danceswithpitbulls]

I adore her!!!!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you... She does have that kind of personality that is adorable. It seems appropriate that she should have some family members. Hahahaha...

[@KristieBittleston]

HOW was I not subscribed to you, Roy?!? I LOVE this so much!!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Kristie, thank you so much. I just sort of always be here and there. I am having such fun. I hope that comes thru my nervousness. This is a big deal for me since I have always hated the camera... still or moving. I so appreciate your kind words and your support. 😊

[@uniquewhimsy622]

What do you mean creepy? She’s a masterpiece 👰🏻💕

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you... You are right!!! She’s not creepy but she started as just a heart ♥️ and those 👄 lips. I wasn’t sure who she was going to morph into. I’m glad she is the lovely person she is. Hehehehe... thanks so much for viewing and commenting. 💕 bk 2 u

[@sandyausting2804]

love the doll and like the music

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Oh wow Sandy. I was so hoping someone would comment on the music. I wasn’t sure how it was going to be received. So far people are ok with it. I enjoy exploring copyright free old music. KZbin is VERY strict on using approved music which can limit my choices. Thanks again... plz stay safe and stay well. 🤗

[@sandyausting2804]

@@BootsieSweettarts its very calming and just happens to be a favorite gospel song of mine,,My mom and her sisters used to sing it very bluegrass style ,,,

[@secretsquirrelaimee2212]

I love it, Roy!! And OMG. I love your nascar pin cushion!!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Aimee.... so appreciate you viewing and commenting. I was a NASCAR addict for a while. My Dad was an automobile mechanic so I’ve been around cars since the beginning. But Sundays became very busy so I couldn’t watch the races live. I tried to watch the re-runs but it’s just not the same. So I haven’t followed since it was the Winston Cup circuit.

[@secretsquirrelaimee2212]

No nascar growing up at my house but I seen alot of auto repair. Dad wasnt a mechanic officially but can do it all. But my boys grandpa is a big nascar fan. We were mark Martin supporters for many years ;)

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Mark Martin was another favorite of mine. He seemed to always be the underdog.

[@zenathesassycrafter8240]

This is fabulous!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Zena. I hope it looked like I was having fun. I’m loving the process.

[@creativamodomio3969]

So cute

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you. 😊

[@jenniferfarsh675]

You are almost to 1000 subs!! So exciting ❤️

[@BootsieSweettarts]

That will be some milestone for me since I started this journey without any thought of it turning out to be something long range. It’s a slow and steady walk to 1,000 but made possible only because of kind folk like you. ThankYou for sticking with me. I so appreciate your support and friendship. ❤️ bk2u.

[@TinasMessyCraftyLife]

I love it

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Tina. I had fun. I was thinking of making a tote with Mildred on one side. Hmmmm...... maybe.

[@pegsvintagethings6222]

Awesome!!

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Thank you Peggy. She turned out better than I thought she would.

[@rebeccaofponderosacra3613]

Love her

[@BootsieSweettarts]

She has spunk! lol... thanks for viewing.

[@KateriBurnett]

Omg she is so stinking cute.

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Isn’t she Kateri!!!! I had my doubts in the beginning. Ya know, starting out with just the hearts and those huge lips I wasn’t sure where she was going to end up. Thanks for viewing and commenting. See you soon.

[@eveny119]

❤️Very nice Roy, ...but with that music I expected more of an Appalachian name like Norma Sue or Scarlet..(lol)

[@BootsieSweettarts]

Oh my ... hehehe... I’m loving some of the ‘approved’ KZbin music - rag time, bluegrass etc. Happy Music. Years ago I had planned on making art dolls, but it never took off. Part of the plan was to add a backstory to each one. Now I’m thinking about how fun that would be so Norma Sue or Bobbie Joe would be sooooo appropriate for some of them.