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.