Fabric inspiration!

I bought some new "Annie" fabric. I got all of this fabric at Joann. I don't make the trek to Joann very often because now that they are all superstores they are too far away. I usually buy my fabric online, but I knew I wanted a lot of polka dots so I thought I would be able to find what I wanted there. As you can see I didn't have any problem!! :)

The best laid plans...

of mice and men, oft' times go awry!!

Julia is being put on hold until the Fall. I have come to the realization that I cannot get a sculpt done while the kids are at home. It is just too hard to concentrate, and I am constantly being interrupted. So.. I am going to concentrate on simple and easy dolls from here on out until my days become my own again.

I found some unfinished doll bodies, and decided to make some Raggedy Annies. I haven't made an Annie in years! They are the dolls I started out making, so it has been fun doing a few again! My 9 year old Isabel loves them!

My son studying marine biology in Hawaii

My oldest son Lucas is on a science trip with a group from his high school, studying marine biology in Hawaii. He left Monday morning on the 7th, and will be back on the 23rd. It is a long time, and I admit I as quite nervous at first, but his awesome teacher has set up a flickr photostream and has posted tons of pictures of everything they are doing. I have put 2 links on my sidebar, an Hawaiian clock and the link to his photostream, so I can keep track of him. His teacher always calls him Luke. So if you check out the pictures, thats him. So exciting!!!

And the winner is...

Here are the names of everyone who entered the drawing! Thank you so mUCh for such a great response!!

All of the names cut apart and thrown in a hat.

Here is Isabel reaching in to draw the name!

Who will it be? Will it be you??

And the lucky winner is.....
Mithua!!! Yay Mithua!! Go check out Mithua's lovely dolls at Crafts with Care!
I will be contacting you Mithua, and you will have to tell me which pattern you would like to go along with all of your goodies!! Yay!!!!

Julia on Ebay!

Finally got Julia listed! I am really having trouble parting with her, she is so sweet! I'm not sure the pictures really capture how charming she is!

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for my drawing! I am planning on having my daughter Isabel draw the lucky winner on Wednesday! Good luck everybody!

Click here to go to ebay auction!

Drawing for doll goodies

Hey! I just realized some of the people replying to the drawing don't have a blog, so can you all leave your email address? That way if your name is drawn I will be able to contact you!

This is my fashion doll I am making with Gail Wilson's online class. She is wearing a onesie-camisole and pantalets all in one piece. Cool huh? AND, the lace on the sleeves is actually crocheted right on there, using regular sewing thread. I love it! Now on to the clothes!

Welcome to my new blog!

How great that you have stopped by!

I am so excited about combining my website and all of my different interests and wares on one (ok, actually 2 counting Picturetrail, where you will go to view all of my patterns) central location.


To celebrate the opening of my new blog and on general "New Beginnings" I am having a give-away! Just reply to this post to be entered in the drawing. I will be giving away a small dollmakers care package, including:

A brand new Frozen Charlotte still in the package from the Gateway Arch in St. Louis,MO.

A Stilletto from Gail Wilson Designs~these are great for moving work through the sewing machine, and for arranging gathers!

A Fiber Comb for doll hair also from Gail Wilson Designs~these are great for smoothing out mohair while wigging your doll.

A package of 24 vintage pearl buttons from my own stash in sizes 1/4 and 3/8, perfect for dolls!

An Annie Beez Folk Art pattern of your choice!

And a few other little suprizes you'll only get to see if you win!

And coming soon:

Julia(my 2nd prototype will be up for sale this week on ebay!)