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Must Have Books!
  • Amigurumi: Animal Friends
    Amigurumi: Animal Friends
    by Michele Wilcox
  • The Doll's Dressmaker: The Complete Pattern Book
    The Doll's Dressmaker: The Complete Pattern Book
    by Venus Dodge
  • Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated
    Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated
    by Claire Shaeffer
  • A Gathering of Lace
    A Gathering of Lace
    by Meg Swansen
  • Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac
    Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac
    by Elizabeth Zimmermann
  • Fashions of the Gilded Age, Volume 1: Undergarments, Bodices, Skirts, Overskirts, Polonaises, and Day Dresses 1877-1882
    Fashions of the Gilded Age, Volume 1: Undergarments, Bodices, Skirts, Overskirts, Polonaises, and Day Dresses 1877-1882
    Lavolta Press
  • A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
    A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
    by Barbara G. Walker
Thursday
May242012

It Doesn't Take Much

Just a few yards of cashmere laceweight, courtesy of Penelope's Fine Yarns, and my Nu Mood Sydney has a sweet little top to wear over her bodysuit.

Anyone else getting a bit of an 80's vibe here? Maybe if I'd made the collar a little bit taller? Oh no, now I have Simple Minds' "Don't You Forget About Me" stuck in my head!

No matter. Sydney seems pleased, and if my dolls are happy, all is well, even with overwhelming 80's flashbacks!

Wednesday
May232012

Bunny Love

I finally realized what was missing on the cute little black bunny. Whiskers!

So here is the "whisker-fied" bunny, all snuggled up in the arms of her little resin friend!

Wednesday
May232012

Little Luxuries

Sometimes I just need the relaxation of knitting something simple. In this case it's a blanket made out of recycled cashmere in a mallard duck blue. Simple pattern, nothing to memorize, and the cashmere feels wonderful against my fingers as I knit.

I would never be able to afford a full size cashmere blanket for myself, but my dolls are very willing to take advantage of their relatively inexpensive desires in my stead. It's a great way to get the opportunity to knit with 100% cashmere, and being recycled it's friendly to the environment.

Make sure to check out Penelope's Fine Yarns on Etsy. She has a ton of variety, including merino, cashmere, silk cashmere blends and more. And her prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality yarn you get. She includes several samples when you make a purchase from her, which helps you decide "yay or nay" on that other color you were eying. She is awesome to work with!

Now back to work for me so I can continue to afford even these little luxuries!

Monday
May212012

Little Black Bunny

I have been wanting to try my hand at needle felting for quite some time. This weekend finally felt like the perfect combination of willingness to try, spare time, and the correct.tools/supplies.

The little black bunny is the result. She has little touches of gray for interest, and tiny black beads for eyes. For a first try I'm very happy with how she turned out.

My little dolls are also pleased with her, which is a very good thing!

Friday
May042012

Don't Underestimate The Ambitions Of The Adorable