I can't believe these new dolls!

I'm very enamored by the new dolls by the Popovy sisters.  Some serious talent there.  I see Sybarites being given a run for their money.

http://popovy-dolls.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=153&Itemid=37&lang=en

Ahhh!  Wow!!

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As graduation approaches

For my youngest, I find I'm squished (for time).  I am waiting for some very special things (and I'll fill you in when they arrive).  Because I can view Pinterest on my phone, I find I spend more time there (than here).  I'm still working on my daughter's quilt (the hand quilting will take the most time) -- then, it will have to be "bound" -- no looking forward to it.

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And finally, The Coral outfit...

The outfit, completely sewn by hand, has been more labour than love :)

It consists on a sheer skirt (purposefully I omitted an underskirt) -- The top is a short sleeved turtleneck with a hand applique of  coral of the skirt material.  The back has a funky fold to produce a key hole with faux buttons and closes with snaps.  The skirt has hand painted coral.  The cape can be worn either with the collar erect or supine.  The cape is fully lined.  The cape's tie is made of the same material as the blouse.  In addition, hand made stockings of the same material completes the outfit.

Now, for my not so stellar photos.

The flash made the lining appear more pink than it is.

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I thought this was the cutest thing

I was just in the housewares department of a discount store and there it was....

It's like a park bench, but not really.  the "trash can" from the dollar store.  It is for pens.  There looks like there is paint missing (white marks) -- It's not, its the sun on the gloss from the enamel paint.  I'll get shot of Adriana on it for scale (it looks cute)....

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Another one....

Book that is....  this time it is another jumbo sized one on haute couture.  I am so happy with this book also.  My mom was with me when we got it and her comments made me laugh.  Most of the styles seem to be from the 90's -- That was fine with me.

I also got another book from the library...  Balenciaga... Nice book.  I've ordered a copy off Amazon as I liked it so much.



Before I forget, I got the cutest little outdoor bench for Adriana.   It is turquoise.  So cute. (and very inexpensive) -- photos will follow.

I've gotten an inspiration for a dress for Greta... (Greta is my bjd from Maryna Subenko) -- Maryna does an amazing job on faces....

Speaking of which, I have 2 dolls "on the horizon" -- hopefully.  I've been in contact with the artists and I'm "next in line" so to speak.

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I interrupted my current project with another project...

I had been working on previously.  I'm closer to the end with this one (or so I think)

The yellow (I can refer to it as golden -- but it's yellow) beaded dress.  I am making a detachable train for walking (similar to a wedding dress) and the existing train will allow for sitting, dancing, etc. -- here's where I am....

It's hard to tell, but I've added hundreds of beads to this baby.  I'm going to take a close up when I'm completely finished.

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The most Amazing Book

Oh, I was so excited to get my book yesterday.  I've been wanting this for a bit.  I first saw it at the library, but I wanted a copy of my own.   There is a particular dress in there that I would love to copy (and I will attempt to...)  that is another story and (possibly another blog.)

My signature crappy photography but you get the idea.  The Met's collection of Haute Couture (and yes it is the collection)...  There are many close ups of the workmanship and descriptions.  Like the cover dress, those are bits of mink under the embroidery and beading!  Really amazing.

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