AMAZING Handmade Fabric Dolls | Shelley Thornton Exhibit | Dollmaker Video

This video originally aired in the June 2019 Virtual Doll Convention. NIADA Artist Shelley Thornton Special Exhibit: A private viewing of art dolls, a quilt, a textile self-portrait, and an animation at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery in Nebraska (43 Minutes) Learn more about Shelley Thornton at shelleythornton...

[@elwoodhsmith]

I thought I had nearly zero interest in dolls, so this video was an eye opener for me. I was completely captivated as I watched Shelley talk about her love of fabric and of the creative source for her signature hair styles. I'm an artist with a pretty good command of color, but I don't think I know of any other artist (myself included) who can put together collages of color in such a wide range of hues and textures as Shelley Thornton. Fabulous work, presented in a delightful and informative video interview. Thank you, Rachel Hoffman. And a big congratulations to my old friend, Shelly Thornton!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

You are very kind, we are glad you found this inspiring. Thank you for your wonderful comment!

[@EllenMacLaren]

I am a quilter and aspiring doll artist. So amazed by your use of fabric. Thank You for sharing you are so inspiring!!

[@edithhenson6917]

I like te way she has the border on the quilt to really look like a silver frame with the use of blue and gray fabrics. Absolutely beautiful!

[@karenquiring1534]

I can’t believe I didn’t see this video until today. Absolutely love these dolls. I think fabric dolls have special personalities and creativity.💕

[@lauraswan8647]

I love watching this video many times. Thank you for making a great recording of the exhibition. The dolls look so beautiful and so well made. I am so in love with them . What a wornderful srtist and doll maker

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

You are so kind, thank you! I wish I filmed it better at the time but I worked with what I had. It was a wonderful experience.

[@thenorthernsewist]

Wow Wow Wow and what a lovely lady Shelley is too. 😍😘❤️

[@Squaw54000]

Que vos créations sont splendides!je suis bouche bée devant votre incroyable talent ❤❤Bravo l’artiste

[@StacyK0731]

Beautiful dolls Shelley! You make my heart sing. I am an fledgling cloth doll maker and I love it! Would love to see your dolls in person one day!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in!

[@edithhenson6917]

This is a stunningly beautiful exhibition by a very nice and talented lady! Unbelievable!

[@liktom]

Incredible dolls and clothing, so unique, so lovely I'm speechless. Thank you both for sharing these treasures.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

liktom I totally agree. Thank you for watching!

[@tamvruck]

Absolutely beautiful works of art! Just amazing!🥰

[@pierregirard1970]

A Shelley Thornton doll! A recurring dream for me for years! Maybe someday....😍

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

I would love one, too!!

[@BirdsEyeViewNYC68]

Amazing work 😮❤

[@dakotatwilight]

Thank you Shelly and Rachel for this video. How very very interesting. I actually started with fabric/textile dolls way back when. They had all been gifted away.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

dakotatwilight You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@everose1502]

She makes such lovely dolls and the fabric she uses is amazing. Very inspiring. 😍😁👍🏻

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sweetbun5402]

I totally agree with you!👍🏻

[@717gisele]

There are no words to describe this art! Literally takes my breath away💕💕💕 Thank you for this video. Such inspiration for a Dollmaker like me🎀

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much 😀 We really appreciate your kind words and for watching this video.

[@nunziaruscigno649]

Fantastiche! Opere d arte! Non pensavo esistessero, la signora è il Raffaello delle bambole, bravissima e unica nel suo stile, complimenti 😍❤️

[@erikarodriguez3309]

Amazing so much talent love her dolls never seen anything like it

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much! You are appreciated!

[@giselecabral1160]

I have always loved dolls!!! This video popped up, and omg!!! This video is amazing! love making them also!! ❤❤❤ thank you, you’re so inspiring. Wow!!! Stunning!!!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

You are so welcome!

[@maireadoshea7345]

Inspirational to see this program thank you very much.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Our pleasure!

[@elainedarquin]

Love her dolls ♥️♥️. Amazing talent. Cannot imagine all the work that goes into each piece

[@carmengiurgiu1111]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@mmcgartland2095]

Gorgeous

[@sweetbun5402]

This is some kind of magic! Wonderful!!!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@chonklife1809]

Exquisite! 🥰

[@Sugarplumglitter]

Luv this! Sew wonderful and inspiring! Thank you Shelley and Rachel for sharing. Hugz from Oregon💖🧵🪡

[@claudiadietrich1745]

Incredible work! Fantastic dolls!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for watching!

[@Massev6871]

Wonderful art

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johannafreeburn3061]

beautiful, beautifll, beautiful work! such an inspiration.

[@sutrishnabasak1299]

Wow...dolls are excellent.....specially the hairs and faces....so beautiful work

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sherryspotts8335]

I am blown away 😳 Fantastic 👏 Such Amazing talent

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@chrismatheson4367]

Beautiful!

[@raggedyann4372]

Thank you for Sharing, this is very interesting❤️

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Raggedy Ann thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@smellyshoes1]

i like the shelly bangs.

[@sharon1775]

i love the bro doll.

[@rosacanina5353]

Amazing job!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for watching!

[@susandavis6477]

Fabulous dolls!!!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Susan Davis Thank you! I just LOVE her dolls!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

I have a Chaus jacket that looks almost identical to the black jacket in the trousseau.

[@adelaidemorningstar1870]

Amazing 😉

[@mariafernandez5963]

Adorei. fiquei maravilhada!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for watching!

[@gracemarotta2769]

Your dolls are beautiful IAM just started making dolls and looking for inspiration your work is absolutely beautiful

[@ЛюдаЛобанова-т9б]

Это феноменально!

[@auntnatalie]

The Moderator of this video mentioned that the paper doll might be mentioned but never was. I cant find a you tube video for a paper doll video from you. Did you do one?If so what is the video called. Thank you. I made fabric dolls in the 1990s. But as I grew older and older I have found certain sewing techniques things I cannot do so decided I would try paper dolls.Thank you

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

We didn’t make a paper doll video but Shelley did make some other content for NIADA. You can find her on her website! ❤️

[@pjgreen1786]

She reminds me of Grayson Perry

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for watching!

[@segasega8]

Someone needs to teach the filmmaker to NEVER touch pieces there are in the exhibition!! How rude!!!!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Hi - Rachel here, the filmmaker. Shelley and I are friends, and it was definitely OK.

[@susandavis6477]

Shame there all white dolls !

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

It’s not up to you to judge what she wants to make. Shame you have to be leaving this comment. Also, it’s spelled “they’re” when you are using a contraction of “they are.”

[@lauraswan8647]

Take a look of this video of her house / studio. Look around, she also makes ethnic dolls kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3mpe5d4rtlpnrssi=MCdtuFeqgmsjPeQ6

[@GrannyNoodles]

Beautiful!!