Just In...... The Fairies Are Coming

Just in from Bonnie!  She finally figured out her Fairies.  She has been collecting fabrics and ideas for months now. I think they turned out adorable.  The model for this fairy outfit is Skye by Maryanne Oldenburg.  I think the pink streaks in the wig are fantastic.  I can't wait to see what she comes up with for the rest of the fabrics she's been collecting.  Stay tuned.

We're Back

After a loooooong delay, I've decided it's time to get back into the blog thing.  The weather has improved and it's much easier to take pictures outside.  The lighting is so much better when we don't have the glare of snow to contend with.  This has got to be one of the longest winters ever recorded.

Anyway, we've got a very busy year planned.  I talked Bonnie into going with me to the BJD Convention in Austin Texas this coming July and August.  I'm excited.  Bonnie, not so much right now.  It's a way off, so I'm sure she'll get excited as the date grows closed.  I can't wait.  There is so much I want to learn about the BJD world.  And, my favorite doll people will be there.  I hope to pick up a special doll or 2 or 3.  Who knows.

We're heading off to Columbus, Ohio next weekend.  We were pleasantly surprised when we recently did a show in Des Moines, Iowa.  We didn't anticipate there were so many contemporary doll lovers in that area.  Who knew.

We also plan to attend the Modern Doll Convention in Orlando this coming September.  That should be fun.  I'm looking forward to doing some serious Disney shopping while I'm there.

Hope you enjoy the photo of Layla by Kaye Wiggs.  She just got her new spring dress.  It's so nice not to have to put long sleeves in everything.  Isn't spring wonderful

Amy Rose

Well, I finally did it.  I ordered a JID from Iplehouse in Korea on the 3rd of May, figuring it would get here sometime in July.  Orders are said to take 50 - 60 days to fill.  I got a shipping notice from them on the 9th of May and about 4 days later she arrived.  I'm thrilled with her.  This isn't exactly the wig I had envisioned for her, but it will do until I can find what I want.  I love her smile with just the little bit of teeth showing. 

She is about 43 CM tall, which is kinda tall for me.  I just finished sewing up some sister dresses for her and little Sarah Jane.  I found this fabric while on an outing to Waunakee, Wisconsin over the weekend.  I think I'll be doing a few more sister outfits. 

I have to put sewing aside for now.  We're off to the Tonner Convention in Lombard, Illinois for the rest of the week.  It's a great time to connect with friends that we only get to see once a year.  When we return, it'll be back to the machine for a show in Naperville the 10th of June and then on to Neenah, Wisconsin for the Oldenburg Convention.  Such a busy time for us.

Owls

Isn't she something?  This is or was Minnie Mouse by Paulette Goodreau.  She was the convention doll about a year and a half ago at the Creedy/Goodread convention.  She originally had black hair styled to look like 2 little ears.  She was dressed in red and white polka dots and she was adorable.  I changed her wig to red and she's happy as a red head.  I also had to have her eyes changed, as one cracked.  She now has really pretty blue eyes. 

She is wearing a little pink body suit and a skirt printed with little bright colored owls.  I found this fabric and immediately thought of a dolly friend of mine who is passionate about owls.  The scale was just right for Minnie.  I added a little pair of matching pink socks and outfit complete.  She's already to go on to our next show.

Libby's Debut

I don't think that Libby has graced the bog yet, so I'm introducing Libby today.  She is a 13 inch Little Darling sculpt handpainted by Dianna Effner.  She is quite something.  She is all vinyl and she has no elbos or knee joints.  Old School!  I bought her because I just adore Dianna's work.  Nobody can paint eyes like she can.  I had a lady at a doll show once argue with me that they were glass eyes.  They are absolutely gorgeous.  Anyway - enjoy Libby.

Ivy has overalls

Finally, after almost a year, Ivy has some overalls.  She was getting kinda tired of wearing dresses all the time.  I found this piece of fabric with Snoopy on it and the scale of the print was just right for her.  The little polka dot body suit and matching socks really complete the outfit.  She's all ready to do some serious gardening or whatever.  I think they turned out kinda cute.  I think I'll be making more. 

Lily Goes Steampunk

Lily has been so neglected.  She has been sitting above my sewing machine for so long with this pleading look on her face for a new outfit.  I was trying to make a little dress for my Iplehouse, but it was too big, so Lily laid claim to it.  You can't tell from the angle of the photo, but she has a tulle petticoat in teal blue under the dress. I'm thinking now she needs a hat.  Something steampunk.  I'm going to have to see what Bonnie has in that color. 

We're headed out on Saturday morning for Columbus, Ohio.  We have a show at the Aladin Temple there on Sunday.  I think we're planning on driving home on Monday, there are a few fabric stops we plan on making on the way home.  Have to replenish the stash.