I know I've been terrible... I appologize

My apologies to anyone who has tried to follow my blog.  Work, illness and my mom have all been impediments to my posting.  I love posting and I love even more working of "dolly things".  The sad fact is that I haven't had any time to work on any dolly things.

I want to get or make a wig for my newest muse.  As you can see from the photos, the commercial wigs look like old mops on her head.

Here she is trying to listen to a sea shell we found...  the wigs just don't want to behave.

I do love this doll, but I think she needs the "right hair"

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Tax time....

Here in the states April 15 is synonymous with paying our income taxes...  A dreaded day ;)

I completed the top to this dress....  (Still need to hem -- I hate hemming)

The positioning of the fingers reminds me of a campaign from years ago, I think it was Lanvin.  It was a woman in a yellow flowing dress we knicknamed her the "cookie monster" -- she looked like she was creeping up behind someone.

I found it here.

See what I mean about the hands/fingers.

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I wish I had more time....

I guess everyone does.  I'm very busy with work and my mom and I can't seem to find much free time.  Last week, during the late evenings, I was able to start work on a really interesting gown...

I still have the pink petal one to work on (I couldn't find the pink thread that was needed-- so I didn't want to do nothing with what precious time I have to work on doll things) -- but I somehow picked this up and was also just sitting in a pile of "some attention please" -- I started working on it and got somewhat engrossed.  The body is mostly finished but all the finishing work needs to be done.

I guess I tend to skip around so perhaps one or both will be finished soon.

It is a very simple bodice (upside down here) cut on the bias from a fabric that resembles a charmeuse however, it has a very slight lycra quality to it.

The color is the palest of lavender with a slight hint of blue (although it looks grey in the photo).

I'm working out the "top" part.

The color shows up better in this photo.  I working out the folds to form the top, the weight is just perfect on this doll.  I will try to finish the top today then add some closures and hem the tail and viola it will be ready.

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WIP

I'm just hoping this outfit doesn't become a RIP.


I've had this little number sitting on a mannequin next to my bed for several months.  I look at it each day.  Today I took it off and put it on.... (just realized I haven't named this doll) -- I usually do, so I'll have to think about that.

Anyway, back to this outfit.  Born out of the flower theme.  I wanted somewhat of a ballet look...  I haven't decided the top other than I want it to look very avant-garde -- perhaps mesh...

I'm also thinking shoes and a wig...

I realize I don't have a proper stand for her,  I picked up the crown while in Disney.

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Another bad hair day

I realize the bangs on this wig aren't even cut straight....

The wig cap fits these dolls, but the "volume" of hair just seems overwhelming...

On to clothes.  I will have to get a wig made.  Or try to make one myself (either endeavor will be a feat).

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I'm not a fan...

synthetic hair wigs.  But I figure some hair better than no hair.  She has on quite a bit of make up, but it's not that evident in photos.  I'm content with her blushing, although it isn't obvious in the photos, I can tell the difference.

She looks pretty good for her close up (in dim lighting) ;)

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Face up'ed

I think I'm pretty happy with her face up -- but the camera tells for sure....

ahhhkkkkkk.... I can't tell.  There's not enough sun light... but I am liking her eyes more.

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