what days are made of
Thursday is the day that I either go to patchwork or clean up my kitchen and dining room - today lucky me, I get to clean - then I can decorate. Although in this heat, it is not feeling much like Christmas.
I also have to get myself into some kind of gear and finish my Christmas gift for my sewing group - each year we make one item and then have a kind of raffle - we receive one gift back. I usually make a cloth doll - I started this one ages ago. I have an idea in my head as to where she is going but who knows what will happen when I start?
I have been experimenting with different ideas and techniques - so far I am happy. I just need to find an old cardi to make her a jacket. This is the dolly that I bought the vintage coin purse for. Her skirt will be made out of the vintage floral fabric with a black tuille petticoat and her camisole will be made from the lace. I hope to put vintage diamante ear-rings on her shoes and am looking for some kind of old diamante hair clip to stick on her hair. Black & lime green tights (painted on) and pink shoes - hmmm maybe a little bit of glitter on them?
I am sure this dolly is a reflection of menopausal moaner.
you know * I love making dollies, I use to make them to sell a few years ago, but got burnt out in the end from orders, orders, orders. I am thinking of selling them again, next year on etsy along with my totes that I make, not sure yet!
I also have to go to the post office to send of the second last lot of my packages. I have to cut my fruit cake into smaller pieces and wrap it up in cellopane ready to give out and oh - you get my drift - I am busy!
posted by Miss Robyn | 7:41 am
12 Comments:
I'm sure your doll will be great. I like the sound of your plans for her. I especially like the colors for her tights and shoes!
It seems we somehow have time for blogger...I do the same thing, I sit down and write out a list of 100 things....then all of a sudden without even thinking, I'm blogging...It's nice when it's the end of a busy day......whew!
Hello dollie!!
At this time of year I say there's not enough hours in a day to do everything one needs to get done! I can't wait to see a picture of the doll once you've finished her...I think she'll look gorgeous!! xoxo
I love the idea of the stripey tights, when I make my first daisy gal I decided she would have red and white stripy tights like hoops, I have a think about dolls with stripey stockings, cute.
Me too, very busy, I am so glad I don't have to cope with Christmas in the heat, it must be draining.
Robyn...I wish I had half your energy and creativness! THe weather here drives me insane. One day it is 80 degrees...the next it is 35 ! It is totally not Christmasy. When I first moved here I thought it was so cool to wear shorts and go to the beach at Christmas. I grew up in rural West Virginia where it Snowed big time! I love snow. Honestly...I'm not happy here anymore...it is hot almost year round now it seems. This year was the worst. I have been in tears many times from the ungodly heat and humidity! Oh my gosh..I am crying on your shoulder....Whoa! Thank you for tolerating that! Love and I leave you in Peace! (
You doll sounds delightful, very colourful and fun. I hope we get to see her before she goes to her new home ?
i wish i had some hot weather to complain about! ;)
your blog is fabulous...i, too, am a lover of all-things-vintage.
Handmade presents are my favourite, so much energy and creativity goes into those kinds of presents, how wonderful of you! It's lovely.
Your dolly is soooo cute! I hope you're going to share a finished pic!!
Busy Day! Dolly sounds absolutely wonderful!
I love how she's looking so far - her face is so sweet!
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