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! Wo...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
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 i...
Monday, May 14, 2012
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....
Saturday, May 12, 2012
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 cut...
Friday, May 11, 2012
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...
Thursday, May 10, 2012
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...
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
It isn't that this was a complicated design, it is only time consuming as it is all hand sewn (why I decided to do that... I'll never know) -- yes it is a pain.
Here's the top. I finished it. (actually, I'm going to put buttons on the back)
As you can see from the photo, the skirt still needs a waist band and I'm just working on the cape/cloak now.
I think Adriana...
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
That's what time is for.... wasting ;)
I've been beading away (although it doesn't show in my progress) -- I've been distracted with family matters my kids and my mom. I surely am the sandwich generation.
I will soon be an empty nester with both girls away at school, so I will be having a lot of time to work on my dolls, their wardrobes, and my blog.
I went to the...
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
I've been a bit lax on my posting. Sunday night I spent the entire time working on hand quilting my daughter's quilt -- that is going to be a big job!!! Agony.
Monday night (I was up till 2:30 am) working on a costume for my daughter. It seems Red Cross club needed a giant DVD to be worn to assembly... ("My mom can make it"... famous last words).
Yesterday I was overwhelmed by the Popovy sisters and their new dolls! Gorgeous...
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