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Monday, January 26, 2015
Friday, January 2, 2015
A LITTLE PEEK AT A NEW PROJECT
This is just
a little peek at something I am working on. Usually I never give advance photos
because I may change my mind between now and completion and go into an entirely
different direction. But I’m excited about this next fashion idea and
thought it wouldn't hurt to post a quick pic. If you are following (and many
are) the time-travel, historical, romantic, television series, “Outlander” (based on the books written by Diana
Gabaldon) then you know the huge popularity of the artisanal chunky knit cowls worn
by the heroine, Claire Randal (played beautifully by Catriona
Balfe). (See http://www.showcase.ca/outlander
if you want more info.)
Over the
Christmas break, not wanting to miss a single minute with my family by
closeting myself in my sewing room, I decided to pick up my knitting needles
and try my hand at cowls for our dolls. I choose Tonner’s Cami for my first
model. I think she has that special “Claire” essence, but I intend not to
neglect our 12” girls as well. The challenge will be to design outfits to go
with them that reflect the rugged Scottish era in which the film is set, and
yet will be modern enough for the 2015 world.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”
- Laura Ingalls Wilder
Merry Christmas!
I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in the new year!
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
I LOVE NOSEY and HAPPY DAYS for Tiny Betsy and Friends on Etsy
While
there are several 8" dolls on the market today, the charm of Tonner's Tiny
Betsy McCall has always beckoned me. She is so nostalgic, taking me back
to childhood and to the days of eagerly awaiting the arrival of my mother’s issue of McCall’s
magazine. Those Betsy paper doll cut-outs were irresistible and may very well
be the reason for my love of magazines to this day.
Two
months ago I became a first time grandmother to a beautiful little girl,
Florence Grace, and I am looking forward to the day when I can present her with
her own Tiny Betsy McCall doll - complete with OOAK outfits, of course J
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
AUTUMN IN CHELSEY for Cami, Antoinette and similar dolls on Etsy
I really enjoy sewing for my favourite 16” Tonner girls –
Cami and Antoinette. They may share the same body sculpt but, by no means, the
same personality. I love their versatility and they seem to be my go-to-models
when I feel like creating something with a modern flair, be it street fashion
or something a bit more elegant. I do realize that there are quite a few 16” fashion
dolls on the market, so in my Etsy listing I have included a Tonner measurement
guide so you can compare if you own another type of doll.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
TRUFFLES for Silkstone Barbie and Similar Dolls on Ebay
I have always been in love with the picture hats that were so popular in the '40's and the '50's. They were usually unadorned except for a band and sometimes a bow or a flower. So elegant and sophisticated, whether on the streets of Manhattan or strolling the shores of Palm Beach. Inspired by some of the photos I found on the Internet I created "Truffles" in homage to these hats. "Truffles" is now on Ebay.
The Inspiration
Friday, May 16, 2014
READY TO GET BACK AT IT!
Hello Friends!
Personal sewing is winding down for a while and doll sewing is about to resume.
I've missed you all!
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