Vasalisa

Inspired by the Russian folk tale of Vasalisa the Wise who carries her intuition doll in her pocket on her heroic adventures in the forest to earn the "fire" she needs from wild Baba Yaga! By following the advice of a doll given to her by her dying mother, Vasalisa learns to trust her own intuition and gains entrance into adulthood.

A 26-page story book containing the Vasalisa folk tale, an exploration of the symbolism and the meaning of intuition is included with this doll pattern. The book is 3 inches by 5.5 inches, easy to assemble and fits nicely in the pocket with the Vasalisa doll.

Vasalisa Cloth Doll Pattern
"The Intuition In Your Pocket Doll"
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The original pattern designed by Melinda Small Paterson with complete instructions to make Vasalisa in 7 inch and 5.5 inch sizes, her "skull" torch, the story book and a pocket to carry them in.

This is a great project for mothers and daughters to do together. The Intuition Doll also makes a great gift for anyone celebrating a "coming of age" event or transition. During life's trials the doll can be a constant reminder to trust your own intuition.

No need to be an expert! You will find the illustrated instructions detailed enough that with basic sewing skills, you can finish a well made doll and all her accessories in about 10 hours of fun. There are tools you can make to help you enjoy doing a doll this size. Costume options are given for various fabric types.

Pocket and book

*Here's what people who have completed this project are saying:*
	" Oh, I love Vasalisa and the story. How wonderful! The detail is what really sets you apart from other designers. Your pattern instructions are very explicit. I love the idea of making a pocket to put Vasalisa in. What a wonderful gift to make for your close friends. Oh, and before I forget, the faces on Vasalisa are beautiful. You've given her wise eyes." (PM Culea, California) "Hello Melinda. . . .I must say that in creating this pattern, you have meticulously crafted something that enriches and empowers those who are fortunate enough to come into contact with it. I have been waiting for a cloth doll pattern like this one! I love her size and her construction. The pattern pieces are extremely well done, the instructions are detailed, thorough and complete. Giving the dollmaker a choice of sizes for the doll as well as other choices (hats, torch style, etc.) is greatly appreciated. I enjoyed the story so much. But having the perceptive analysis of the story really enabled me to experience the rich symbolism which is woven into this beautiful story. I must thank you for this pattern." (C Owens, Maryland)
"If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite." William Blake, 1793


	Vasalisa Cloth Doll Pattern *"The Intuition In Your Pocket* Doll" $6.00** or Use Mail Order Form

	The "Intuition Pocket Cloth Doll" project not only gives you instructions to create your small "portable" doll but also a story book and a pocket to carry them in. Tools & Materials You Will Need...a basic sewing machine (no fancy stitches are necessary), scissors, needles & thread, pins, tacky glue, toothpick, stuffing, doll hair, paint or colored pens, 4.5" bamboo skewer and metallic threads or tinsel for torch, stuffing fork and a "Bow Whip" (if you've never used this, there's a description included in the pattern of where and what to get).	Vasalisa Cloth Doll Pattern *"The Intuition In Your Pocket* Doll" $6.00** or Use Mail Order Form
Included in the five pages are:
Pattern Information Freezer Paper can be used for pattern pieces. It is thin enough to lay on the pattern to trace the shape and cut it out. You can also iron it onto the fabric to hold it in place while tracing the outline or sewing the seam. All the pattern pieces are covered with notations about seam allowance, fabric grain and other details labeled with dots and letters. (only the outlines of the main pattern pieces are shown on this page.
Tips on the Finishing Touches Face: The pattern instructions give you a detailed guide to drawing and painting Vasalisa's face as seen in the diagram at the left. Torch: There are 3 different patterns for the symbolic torch that Vasalisa receives from Baba Yaga. Most women like the skull on fire torch but there are instruction to make a fabric flame or thread flame if you would prefer. Story Book: The book is printed on two 11"x17" sheets of paper. When cut as instructed, it folds into the 26 page Vasalisa Story Book. You may use the cover as printed or embellish it with fabric and trim. Additional 11x17 printer's spread copies of the Vasalisa Story Book can be purchased. See order form.