Several months ago I had the idea to create a large St. Lucia doll to put on my Swedish Christmas Tree. All decked out in her crown with candles and a beautiful embroidered skirt, I envisioned her to be like a pretty Christmas angel, but Swedish style.
Well, things just got in the way of that plan– what with shows, gift making, and all the rest. But, in a case of ‘better late than never’ I finally have finished little St. Lucia– complete with curling sheep’s wool hair, a crown with real candles (not that I’ll light them…) and a wreath decorated with lace and gingerbread! Here she is:
I’m so happy with how she turned out, she was worth the wait I think (as good things often are!) and I’m dreaming of an entire full-sized tree for my Swedish Christmas obsession next winter. But until then…I’m happy to watch the world slowly bud and green out.
I do like the snugness and cozyness of winter, but when spring appears it’s always a relief, isn’t it? And Holy Week and Easter are just around the corner. I’m looking forward to it!~
Hope you have a wonderful Friday and weekend!~
An extra early ‘God Jul’ to you 😉
~H
Sleightholm Folk Art 
She's beautiful. I'm trying to deal with spring coming, but the fact it's already supposed to be in the 80s today has me missing the snow. ;o)
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We never got the snow here, so I think I'm just ready to move on from the disappointment! 🙂
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Your St. Lucia doll is fabulous! I love her wreathed head with candles and magnificent hair. She is truly a work of art and will be perfect as a tree topper for next year's Swedish Obscession Tree next December!
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She's beautiful Heather, exquisite 😀
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I am BAFFLED by mid-west weather. And FASCINATED. didn't it just snow buckets a couple of wks ago? and now it's nearing 80? CRAZY!!!!we've had months and weeks of grey blah. I'm so over it. 🙂
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also, the doll is GORGEOUS!
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She's lovely Heather. Well done on your making! Got the vintage look and it's definitaly one of a kind. love the wreath on her head and the gingrebread idea is cute too
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Oh WOW Heather! Your St. Lucia doll is beautiful. You really take the time with each and every lovely detail. I can't wait to see it on your big Swedish-Christmas tree next year – in your new HOME! 🙂
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She is definitely gorgeous! All those amazing details! I so love her wreath and how you used those birthday candles! Very clever!
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