I love using my paint rags for fabric projects. After they're too used to use as paint rags, I wash them, iron them and incorporate them into my stitch projects! A while ago I made this cute little ugly doll, but I don't think I ever shared him on the blog:
I used a white paint pen to color in the eyes and teeth. I felt that it helped to define them a bit more.
In case you're wondering, I did the free motion stitching before putting the doll together and stuffing it.
The back of the doll is a paint rag that was a failed Thermofax experiment. Or I guess I should say, it was a failed Thermofax experiment that turned into a paint rag that is now the back of this ugly doll!
As you can see, after stuffing the doll I stitched him up with orange embroidery floss, not even trying to hide my stitches! I also added some of the orange stitching to some seams that seemed a little wonky after stuffing.
Definitely not a doll I'd give to a child — the paint is probably toxic in some way. But, definitely a fun mixed media art piece!
Thanks for stopping by!
I love his bottom, he is so cool! Going to get myself a paint rag too now!
I love his bottom, he is so cool! Going to get myself a paint rag too now!
I love his bottom, he is so cool! Going to get myself a paint rag too now!
I love his bottom, he is so cool! Going to get myself a paint rag too now!
I love his bottom, he is so cool! Going to get myself a paint rag too now!
He makes me grin. Love him!
He makes me grin. Love him!
He makes me grin. Love him!
He makes me grin. Love him!
He makes me grin. Love him!
I hope you don’t mind but can l do a version of this with my after-school children? It is so cutex lynda
I hope you don’t mind but can l do a version of this with my after-school children? It is so cutex lynda
I hope you don’t mind but can l do a version of this with my after-school children? It is so cutex lynda
I hope you don’t mind but can l do a version of this with my after-school children? It is so cutex lynda
I hope you don’t mind but can l do a version of this with my after-school children? It is so cutex lynda
I absolutely adore him!
I absolutely adore him!
I absolutely adore him!
I absolutely adore him!
I absolutely adore him!
Fabulous – good bye paper towels – hello paint rags.
Fabulous – good bye paper towels – hello paint rags.
Fabulous – good bye paper towels – hello paint rags.
Fabulous – good bye paper towels – hello paint rags.
Fabulous – good bye paper towels – hello paint rags.
Using your inspiration, I also now use cloth for paint rags. I try to use them to wipe up everything, including my reusable palettes and paint pans so I can be responsible about using water. I love your little doll! BTW, I took two of your workshops at the Create event in Chicago. I know you had a terrible trip that year. Please give Chicago another chance!
Using your inspiration, I also now use cloth for paint rags. I try to use them to wipe up everything, including my reusable palettes and paint pans so I can be responsible about using water. I love your little doll! BTW, I took two of your workshops at the Create event in Chicago. I know you had a terrible trip that year. Please give Chicago another chance!
Using your inspiration, I also now use cloth for paint rags. I try to use them to wipe up everything, including my reusable palettes and paint pans so I can be responsible about using water. I love your little doll! BTW, I took two of your workshops at the Create event in Chicago. I know you had a terrible trip that year. Please give Chicago another chance!
Using your inspiration, I also now use cloth for paint rags. I try to use them to wipe up everything, including my reusable palettes and paint pans so I can be responsible about using water. I love your little doll! BTW, I took two of your workshops at the Create event in Chicago. I know you had a terrible trip that year. Please give Chicago another chance!
Using your inspiration, I also now use cloth for paint rags. I try to use them to wipe up everything, including my reusable palettes and paint pans so I can be responsible about using water. I love your little doll! BTW, I took two of your workshops at the Create event in Chicago. I know you had a terrible trip that year. Please give Chicago another chance!
He made me smile! What a happy creative way to use up everything you have. I love it!
He made me smile! What a happy creative way to use up everything you have. I love it!
He made me smile! What a happy creative way to use up everything you have. I love it!
He made me smile! What a happy creative way to use up everything you have. I love it!
He made me smile! What a happy creative way to use up everything you have. I love it!
Every studio workspace needs a little guy like this! No slacking with him around- he might smear paint on you!
Just love your visions-
Patty
Every studio workspace needs a little guy like this! No slacking with him around- he might smear paint on you!
Just love your visions-
Patty
Every studio workspace needs a little guy like this! No slacking with him around- he might smear paint on you!
Just love your visions-
Patty
Every studio workspace needs a little guy like this! No slacking with him around- he might smear paint on you!
Just love your visions-
Patty
Every studio workspace needs a little guy like this! No slacking with him around- he might smear paint on you!
Just love your visions-
Patty
What a cute lil gremlin! I like your imagination! What fun!
What a cute lil gremlin! I like your imagination! What fun!
What a cute lil gremlin! I like your imagination! What fun!
What a cute lil gremlin! I like your imagination! What fun!
What a cute lil gremlin! I like your imagination! What fun!
***so** adorable**
reminds of a stuffed “animal” my grandma made for me when I was little. Makes me wanna try my hand at sewing one!
this may be a dumb question but what do you use for paint rags? do you just use scraps of fabric or is it something special?
thanks!!
***so** adorable**
reminds of a stuffed “animal” my grandma made for me when I was little. Makes me wanna try my hand at sewing one!
this may be a dumb question but what do you use for paint rags? do you just use scraps of fabric or is it something special?
thanks!!
***so** adorable**
reminds of a stuffed “animal” my grandma made for me when I was little. Makes me wanna try my hand at sewing one!
this may be a dumb question but what do you use for paint rags? do you just use scraps of fabric or is it something special?
thanks!!
***so** adorable**
reminds of a stuffed “animal” my grandma made for me when I was little. Makes me wanna try my hand at sewing one!
this may be a dumb question but what do you use for paint rags? do you just use scraps of fabric or is it something special?
thanks!!
***so** adorable**
reminds of a stuffed “animal” my grandma made for me when I was little. Makes me wanna try my hand at sewing one!
this may be a dumb question but what do you use for paint rags? do you just use scraps of fabric or is it something special?
thanks!!
p.s I would love to win a paint rag doll if you ever make them to give away ;-D
p.s I would love to win a paint rag doll if you ever make them to give away ;-D
p.s I would love to win a paint rag doll if you ever make them to give away ;-D
p.s I would love to win a paint rag doll if you ever make them to give away ;-D
p.s I would love to win a paint rag doll if you ever make them to give away ;-D
Great doll! Maybe you could raffle it off to adults only!
Great doll! Maybe you could raffle it off to adults only!
Great doll! Maybe you could raffle it off to adults only!
Great doll! Maybe you could raffle it off to adults only!
Great doll! Maybe you could raffle it off to adults only!
Oh my gosh, Julie!! He is so adorable!! Those eyes and how they look up with love. 🙂 Your free motion sewing is always so inspiring and awesome. Love it!
Oh my gosh, Julie!! He is so adorable!! Those eyes and how they look up with love. 🙂 Your free motion sewing is always so inspiring and awesome. Love it!
Oh my gosh, Julie!! He is so adorable!! Those eyes and how they look up with love. 🙂 Your free motion sewing is always so inspiring and awesome. Love it!
Oh my gosh, Julie!! He is so adorable!! Those eyes and how they look up with love. 🙂 Your free motion sewing is always so inspiring and awesome. Love it!
Oh my gosh, Julie!! He is so adorable!! Those eyes and how they look up with love. 🙂 Your free motion sewing is always so inspiring and awesome. Love it!
Love your doll. It’s fun to play isn’t it? Your doll would be a good companion for grumpy cat. Imagine their conversation!
Love your doll. It’s fun to play isn’t it? Your doll would be a good companion for grumpy cat. Imagine their conversation!
Love your doll. It’s fun to play isn’t it? Your doll would be a good companion for grumpy cat. Imagine their conversation!
Love your doll. It’s fun to play isn’t it? Your doll would be a good companion for grumpy cat. Imagine their conversation!
Love your doll. It’s fun to play isn’t it? Your doll would be a good companion for grumpy cat. Imagine their conversation!
I think he is adorable in a ugly kinda way. My SIL would love him!
I think he is adorable in a ugly kinda way. My SIL would love him!
I think he is adorable in a ugly kinda way. My SIL would love him!
I think he is adorable in a ugly kinda way. My SIL would love him!
I think he is adorable in a ugly kinda way. My SIL would love him!
I am CRAZY about your work, Julie! I love this doll!! Thanks for sharing so much inspiration every day.
I am CRAZY about your work, Julie! I love this doll!! Thanks for sharing so much inspiration every day.
I am CRAZY about your work, Julie! I love this doll!! Thanks for sharing so much inspiration every day.
I am CRAZY about your work, Julie! I love this doll!! Thanks for sharing so much inspiration every day.
I am CRAZY about your work, Julie! I love this doll!! Thanks for sharing so much inspiration every day.
This is definitely my type of mixed media project. I love to sew, not so much to paint, but I’m willing to get some fabric “paint dirty” to make a little guy like yours!
This is definitely my type of mixed media project. I love to sew, not so much to paint, but I’m willing to get some fabric “paint dirty” to make a little guy like yours!
This is definitely my type of mixed media project. I love to sew, not so much to paint, but I’m willing to get some fabric “paint dirty” to make a little guy like yours!
This is definitely my type of mixed media project. I love to sew, not so much to paint, but I’m willing to get some fabric “paint dirty” to make a little guy like yours!
This is definitely my type of mixed media project. I love to sew, not so much to paint, but I’m willing to get some fabric “paint dirty” to make a little guy like yours!
That ugly doll is a cutie!! Love him Julie!!!
That ugly doll is a cutie!! Love him Julie!!!
That ugly doll is a cutie!! Love him Julie!!!
That ugly doll is a cutie!! Love him Julie!!!
That ugly doll is a cutie!! Love him Julie!!!
Hi Julie,
Thank you for sharing the little .. I think cute doll. Inspiring. What is the black paint or ink you used?
Best,
Gail
Hi Julie,
Thank you for sharing the little .. I think cute doll. Inspiring. What is the black paint or ink you used?
Best,
Gail
Hi Julie,
Thank you for sharing the little .. I think cute doll. Inspiring. What is the black paint or ink you used?
Best,
Gail
Hi Julie,
Thank you for sharing the little .. I think cute doll. Inspiring. What is the black paint or ink you used?
Best,
Gail
Hi Julie,
Thank you for sharing the little .. I think cute doll. Inspiring. What is the black paint or ink you used?
Best,
Gail
OMG he’s adorable Julie!!!
OMG he’s adorable Julie!!!
OMG he’s adorable Julie!!!
OMG he’s adorable Julie!!!
OMG he’s adorable Julie!!!
We have UGGLY dolls are our house for the kids. Reminds me of them.
We have UGGLY dolls are our house for the kids. Reminds me of them.
We have UGGLY dolls are our house for the kids. Reminds me of them.
We have UGGLY dolls are our house for the kids. Reminds me of them.
We have UGGLY dolls are our house for the kids. Reminds me of them.
He is Fabulous!! I would give him to a child. He is not too scary at all. Love the leaf on his bottom. 🙂
He is Fabulous!! I would give him to a child. He is not too scary at all. Love the leaf on his bottom. 🙂
He is Fabulous!! I would give him to a child. He is not too scary at all. Love the leaf on his bottom. 🙂
He is Fabulous!! I would give him to a child. He is not too scary at all. Love the leaf on his bottom. 🙂
He is Fabulous!! I would give him to a child. He is not too scary at all. Love the leaf on his bottom. 🙂
Love, love, love it! Great mixed media piece.
Love, love, love it! Great mixed media piece.
Love, love, love it! Great mixed media piece.
Love, love, love it! Great mixed media piece.
Love, love, love it! Great mixed media piece.
LOVE him…what an awesome idea.
LOVE him…what an awesome idea.
LOVE him…what an awesome idea.
LOVE him…what an awesome idea.
LOVE him…what an awesome idea.
He is ace!
He is ace!
He is ace!
He is ace!
He is ace!
He’s certainly not ugly, Julie. He’s adorable and has great character.
He’s certainly not ugly, Julie. He’s adorable and has great character.
He’s certainly not ugly, Julie. He’s adorable and has great character.
He’s certainly not ugly, Julie. He’s adorable and has great character.
He’s certainly not ugly, Julie. He’s adorable and has great character.
Yes. Never mind the kids. We adults love him!!
Yes. Never mind the kids. We adults love him!!
Yes. Never mind the kids. We adults love him!!
Yes. Never mind the kids. We adults love him!!
Yes. Never mind the kids. We adults love him!!
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this little fellow!! You continually inspire me in so many ways!! Thanks for always sharing with your faithful followers!!
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this little fellow!! You continually inspire me in so many ways!! Thanks for always sharing with your faithful followers!!
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this little fellow!! You continually inspire me in so many ways!! Thanks for always sharing with your faithful followers!!
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this little fellow!! You continually inspire me in so many ways!! Thanks for always sharing with your faithful followers!!
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this little fellow!! You continually inspire me in so many ways!! Thanks for always sharing with your faithful followers!!
He is adorable! A very good use of paint rags!
He is adorable! A very good use of paint rags!
He is adorable! A very good use of paint rags!
He is adorable! A very good use of paint rags!
He is adorable! A very good use of paint rags!
He is fantastic! I have GOT to start using rags to clean up…getting tired of saving cool paper towels for collage and think making cute little “ugly” dolls is an awesome idea! Thanks for the inspiration Julie…you ROCK as always!
He is fantastic! I have GOT to start using rags to clean up…getting tired of saving cool paper towels for collage and think making cute little “ugly” dolls is an awesome idea! Thanks for the inspiration Julie…you ROCK as always!
He is fantastic! I have GOT to start using rags to clean up…getting tired of saving cool paper towels for collage and think making cute little “ugly” dolls is an awesome idea! Thanks for the inspiration Julie…you ROCK as always!
He is fantastic! I have GOT to start using rags to clean up…getting tired of saving cool paper towels for collage and think making cute little “ugly” dolls is an awesome idea! Thanks for the inspiration Julie…you ROCK as always!
He is fantastic! I have GOT to start using rags to clean up…getting tired of saving cool paper towels for collage and think making cute little “ugly” dolls is an awesome idea! Thanks for the inspiration Julie…you ROCK as always!
Love him! His personality has emerged 😉
And I will have to say, I have sewing envy as I am impaired in that regard, acck.
Love him! His personality has emerged 😉
And I will have to say, I have sewing envy as I am impaired in that regard, acck.
Love him! His personality has emerged 😉
And I will have to say, I have sewing envy as I am impaired in that regard, acck.
Love him! His personality has emerged 😉
And I will have to say, I have sewing envy as I am impaired in that regard, acck.
Love him! His personality has emerged 😉
And I will have to say, I have sewing envy as I am impaired in that regard, acck.
He is adorable! And I am so not a doll person! How big are the rags? How tall is he? I use small t-shirt pieces and throw them away. I will have to rethink that. LOVE IT!!!
He is adorable! And I am so not a doll person! How big are the rags? How tall is he? I use small t-shirt pieces and throw them away. I will have to rethink that. LOVE IT!!!
He is adorable! And I am so not a doll person! How big are the rags? How tall is he? I use small t-shirt pieces and throw them away. I will have to rethink that. LOVE IT!!!
He is adorable! And I am so not a doll person! How big are the rags? How tall is he? I use small t-shirt pieces and throw them away. I will have to rethink that. LOVE IT!!!
He is adorable! And I am so not a doll person! How big are the rags? How tall is he? I use small t-shirt pieces and throw them away. I will have to rethink that. LOVE IT!!!
Ador-Ugly! I love it. So charming. Like some not-so-cute dogs out there. I won’t call out any by name. You know them when you see them.
Ador-Ugly! I love it. So charming. Like some not-so-cute dogs out there. I won’t call out any by name. You know them when you see them.
Ador-Ugly! I love it. So charming. Like some not-so-cute dogs out there. I won’t call out any by name. You know them when you see them.
Ador-Ugly! I love it. So charming. Like some not-so-cute dogs out there. I won’t call out any by name. You know them when you see them.
Ador-Ugly! I love it. So charming. Like some not-so-cute dogs out there. I won’t call out any by name. You know them when you see them.
Such a cute one! I feel like making one for myself! Thank you, Julie for this lovely inspiration! You amaze me each time I visit!
Such a cute one! I feel like making one for myself! Thank you, Julie for this lovely inspiration! You amaze me each time I visit!
Such a cute one! I feel like making one for myself! Thank you, Julie for this lovely inspiration! You amaze me each time I visit!
Such a cute one! I feel like making one for myself! Thank you, Julie for this lovely inspiration! You amaze me each time I visit!
Such a cute one! I feel like making one for myself! Thank you, Julie for this lovely inspiration! You amaze me each time I visit!