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.

Sarah the Sailor

Recently we went on a short vacation to Islamorda, Florida and being as I had just received this Iplehouse doll that I had been waiting forever for. I mean, I just received her the morning we left for vacation.  I was beginning to worry that she'd spend my vacation sitting on my front porch waiting for my return.  Anyway, she had just arrived, what was I to do?  Leaver her all by herself for a week?  I checked my inventory of doll clothes, found her some resort wear, a very nice wig and some shoes, popped her in my carry on and off we went.  It was a good thing too.  The weather was very windy so outdoor activities were seriously curtailed.  My husband spent the time sleeping on a beach chair so Sarah Jane and I had lots of time to wander the property and pose for pictures.

 I came across this dry docked boat on the resort property and decided what the heck.  What better place for her to learn to sail that in a dry docked boat.  That explains her lack of a life jacket. 

Little Shu Mei

Another new little one that came to live at our house this winter.  This is Kimberly Lasher's Shu Mei.  I believe it was an exclusive she did for The Toy Shoppe.  She's a tiny one - only about 8 inches tall.  More in line with the size I'm used to sewing for.  She's been quite a challenge to sew for.  It's tricky to find printed fabric in a small enough scale to work with her small size.  I guess that's the most fun of working with these, finding just the right fabrics.  She's ready for spring in her little lady bug dress.  So many dolls, so much fabric - so little time, or should I say sew little time!

Introducing Tyra Banks

This is the new edition to my Kaye Wiggs family.  She is about 45 cm or 18 inches tall.  I originally didn't like the default lavender eyes she came with, but after I found her some lavender hair to match - I kinda like her.  She has made quite a hit at the doll shows she has attended.  In fact, the times I've dressed her in lavender or purple, she has sold everything she has modeled.  So, she's earning her keep and I guess I'll keep her.  I hadn't sewn for someone that big since I gave up sewing for the American Girl dolls and she was quite a challenge, but I've gotten the hang of it.  I'm so used to sewing for the little 10 inch dolls, I can't believe how much fabric I use for Tyra.  But, that's OK - I think I have enough in my stash to handle it.