The original Best Friends [now residing with my sister] won 4th place in the Hoffman 2000 challenge. This was my first challenge, and I am quite proud of her. BEST FRIENDS #2 A highly detailed doll: Jointed hips, knees, elbows and head Mohair hair Hand painted with colored pencils and gel pens and sealed Her skirt is made from 4 coordinating fabrics, crazy quilted and embellished with decorative stitches and trims She holds a knitting basket made from braided fabrics, miniature yarn balls and knitting needles Her kitty best friend is hand painted also and perches on her shoulder Hand carved and painted chair