tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50064243750561846742024-03-04T21:00:24.437-08:00The Creative Dollmichellemahlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083553762394485549noreply@blogger.comBlogger325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-15815912798781938252022-08-15T07:01:00.001-07:002022-08-15T07:01:29.641-07:00<p> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">August 15, 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">A Hitch in my Get-Along<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Well in another week it will be a year since I last
posted. You would not believe all that
happened. Whew, it is something isn’t it
how quickly time can go and get away from us?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I am an irregular blogger to be sure, but a couple weeks
from the time I last wrote I had an “event” we’ll say that didn’t bother me so
much as the doctor when I described it.
I felt no different, but apparently, I needed tests done, and NOW! After a few echocardiograms, I was diagnosed
with a congenital heart defect. Imagine
at my age finding out I have had this since birth? Why did I not know
sooner? And this is a common heart
defect. When I was born the hole in
which my mother fed me during gestation did not close automatically when I was
born. This is called a PFO. (Just look it up, I cannot even pronounce it.) As I aged, the whole grew larger, and a microscopic piece, possibly, of blood
trash did not get cleaned up and caused me to have what appeared to be a
stroke. Honestly, I am not sure as it
was so minor, but the doctors were being cautious. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Fast forward to 25 doctor visits, all kinds of them, pick a specialty. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In January, the hole was closed. I was all fixed. Except for a stint in the ER. Wow, that was scary, I thought “the plug”
had become dislodged, but no. Just a fault in the electricity of the heart
beats. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> On July 5th, I got my 6-month
check-up and am all wonderful and perfect again. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I was homesick and wanted to get back to my family and old
friends. We made plans, ready to list the
house when I got out of the hospital, to hopefully move back to my hometown. The areas which we were considering had grown
so expensive that it did not make sense to make the move. All the work that one
does to put a house on the market now had to be reversed. The unwinding and redefining what life looks
like going forward has taken extra time, too.
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</span><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtSHwXylYoZH03R6XjOp07bIXJI20jP9bNXNRO1ztDZgnELphkOk4o8rIgXXZ9SuCg9uUShOAs7fFXoPBYnNtqRu83U5rc085iLHOsQLsDOMCD4254nvJfIAHUjjAOeehecO_haVnOHmtG-UUmqeTX7zNFbLLCwnb6keZB-EqHkjiCYywBs96Dywz/s640/IMG_3172%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtSHwXylYoZH03R6XjOp07bIXJI20jP9bNXNRO1ztDZgnELphkOk4o8rIgXXZ9SuCg9uUShOAs7fFXoPBYnNtqRu83U5rc085iLHOsQLsDOMCD4254nvJfIAHUjjAOeehecO_haVnOHmtG-UUmqeTX7zNFbLLCwnb6keZB-EqHkjiCYywBs96Dywz/s320/IMG_3172%20(2).jpg" width="240" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The Queen size bed is stacked under, over, and around. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThFDU4L8LnfNZ3L9DGSPcf63AhE8sW-NvwhsbbAlhHeBHoaai30qO0dWm1Z1LY88DETjihLREZzWubmf7wl93TSqAQoPHdfoH33Tq_uHDnAszupPVkMSGKGJmOfrmf_qL_rusD5G5N6Psy8M4Qy_v3wakLyV02zFY_6uFYSHsmCwiigD0TdE_vBzj/s640/IMG_3173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThFDU4L8LnfNZ3L9DGSPcf63AhE8sW-NvwhsbbAlhHeBHoaai30qO0dWm1Z1LY88DETjihLREZzWubmf7wl93TSqAQoPHdfoH33Tq_uHDnAszupPVkMSGKGJmOfrmf_qL_rusD5G5N6Psy8M4Qy_v3wakLyV02zFY_6uFYSHsmCwiigD0TdE_vBzj/s320/IMG_3173.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">And in the bathroom and excess in another room, embarrassing.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I now have boxes stored in the guest room. However, there is a silver lining. I have a closet upstairs that the original
owner had finished from an attic area. It
is a good 12 X 12 feet on the floor, but the room is not quite 8’ tall. As we speak my painter extraordinaire,
Justin is repairing the walls and repainting.
If all goes well, new shelves are being installed this week. I am excited to get my <s>hoarded, stashed</s>,
stock, yes stock put away and organized in a room of its own. I shall call it my stockroom. Stocking supplies sounds so much better than
hoarding, doesn’t it? </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I shall share the progress with you. I hear from my husband that I am lacking in
making decisions. I never knew that about
myself, I thought I was quite a decisive person. I have purged until there is only the best
left, and by looks, it appears there is more of that to be done. No doubt, sad face, I will need to gift and
donate some more. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I will be posting more blog entries as I have not been a
sloth while healing! I will share things
I have done, and outfits completed soon.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Have Fun! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Kathi<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><br />Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-80307036845448110892021-08-26T07:35:00.001-07:002021-08-26T07:35:34.071-07:00<p> August 26, 2021</p><p class="MsoNormal">When I last posted I was showing that there had been great
progress on completing the “Knight to Remember” Dress. This was an Alice Leverette workshop at St.
Simons Island. It was a full workshop
with about 30 participants. Due to me
being in the sponsoring club, I also had work assignments for the weekend and
managed to not complete the garment and allowed it to sit for quite some time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">But alas with some perseverance, the dress was
complete. All the beading and flowers have
been added. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">It was time to add some jewels. Here you see a necklace being made, and the
earrings to match. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPc6cQJPvlUgtK7vjUmX_9Fw62GNaynLm8oUrwPVWww3aom7lBLv4RH3rzc4VqZW47ro6CRs2FU-voTYyOmRNWMWUtWfhJK9d9EshE9ai56uM40WSnVcdt8QR_cseCpEsdbF2gKG6oZvc/s1123/Jewels+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1123" data-original-width="915" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPc6cQJPvlUgtK7vjUmX_9Fw62GNaynLm8oUrwPVWww3aom7lBLv4RH3rzc4VqZW47ro6CRs2FU-voTYyOmRNWMWUtWfhJK9d9EshE9ai56uM40WSnVcdt8QR_cseCpEsdbF2gKG6oZvc/s320/Jewels+%25282%2529.jpg" width="261" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Progression of making the necklace. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span> Jewels are just right! </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmhJuFKmX2zz0Z1FBysHnAhFycq2u95qjoXXzmArik-W7qkFGQSXtDd385FJybvvZvWIvz77EFgYtzmGbm2jrWlUEh9jTR3XLw3e_Ul9FdhpWgkpojHZ6e364Vbi6cDy-m2yIRCzPqiM/s2016/IMG_0254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmhJuFKmX2zz0Z1FBysHnAhFycq2u95qjoXXzmArik-W7qkFGQSXtDd385FJybvvZvWIvz77EFgYtzmGbm2jrWlUEh9jTR3XLw3e_Ul9FdhpWgkpojHZ6e364Vbi6cDy-m2yIRCzPqiM/s320/IMG_0254.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect additions!</td></tr></tbody></table><div><p class="MsoNormal">She needed some pretty flowers for her hair. Alas, totally complete. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNBdbyS0-kL0U7mlnSnlWvSzLkb2-jkms3vmdasCbYHI2gQSefPB3bUwjpyBLGOUdNwyh_xHc37hSJUXTAxWNyAGNM9sWlIImshCKoEbKK_AWFdIwBRldG7GqcLM2vgDyyyjnSXgQF-s/s1662/K2Rsidehead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1662" data-original-width="1294" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNBdbyS0-kL0U7mlnSnlWvSzLkb2-jkms3vmdasCbYHI2gQSefPB3bUwjpyBLGOUdNwyh_xHc37hSJUXTAxWNyAGNM9sWlIImshCKoEbKK_AWFdIwBRldG7GqcLM2vgDyyyjnSXgQF-s/s320/K2Rsidehead.jpg" width="249" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty floral coronet<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />How about a fan! </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNRNXr-L9rh7MrjLy2CTdXHgGgCoUXepgop2PyVrNl8n7LHFPqITOSgufC9ncOhc6Z7KLAmctCdDWu2sgP7nUsw0CZz4o3zV3jJMlf43YMDzs59Kbk_M45C2RfGMhK7i_dSnab1Hz_BI/s2048/Fan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNRNXr-L9rh7MrjLy2CTdXHgGgCoUXepgop2PyVrNl8n7LHFPqITOSgufC9ncOhc6Z7KLAmctCdDWu2sgP7nUsw0CZz4o3zV3jJMlf43YMDzs59Kbk_M45C2RfGMhK7i_dSnab1Hz_BI/s320/Fan.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What dance is complete with a fan?<br /><br />Beautiful! <br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFAI9i_MuwSrsvbKqUqlkGo-_sAFdGdqL9NJOQd3ARI9icQL1xQ1yvj_O_Hj4Ryht8mz4eLNFuKhnd6iBJxP83DXEk7ddb-WMjELjudFZ6JMdcELXEtnxBY_OkznqT5u3LX9sJzJqkBU/s2016/IMG_0752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFAI9i_MuwSrsvbKqUqlkGo-_sAFdGdqL9NJOQd3ARI9icQL1xQ1yvj_O_Hj4Ryht8mz4eLNFuKhnd6iBJxP83DXEk7ddb-WMjELjudFZ6JMdcELXEtnxBY_OkznqT5u3LX9sJzJqkBU/w290-h385/IMG_0752.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="290" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Complete! <br /><br />A new project awaits. <br /><br />Whatever you create, <br />Have Fun!<br />Kathi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFAI9i_MuwSrsvbKqUqlkGo-_sAFdGdqL9NJOQd3ARI9icQL1xQ1yvj_O_Hj4Ryht8mz4eLNFuKhnd6iBJxP83DXEk7ddb-WMjELjudFZ6JMdcELXEtnxBY_OkznqT5u3LX9sJzJqkBU/s2016/IMG_0752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><br /></div>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-2553211111147025882021-08-20T05:37:00.000-07:002021-08-20T05:37:37.885-07:00<p> August 20, 2021</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I reported before that I was trying to complete an
unfinished project a month until I seemed to be caught up. I completed this project in May. The workshop is called Knight to Remember,
St. Simons Island, 2013. This was the
inspiration picture for the project:<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNRAa7cq2NSPb2dQf9v_vC607A_xTU4Gq1Wnn4-qpscc4lliN8NniCj8kRxZBdZBAAyNlrQIDw1VFU73BxMrh2XFc-Kk27r-BEOXWyrwCwM7EJJSan-UokAnVUyCXV1tpSsJxGZrlQ7s/s537/PinkInspirationDress+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNRAa7cq2NSPb2dQf9v_vC607A_xTU4Gq1Wnn4-qpscc4lliN8NniCj8kRxZBdZBAAyNlrQIDw1VFU73BxMrh2XFc-Kk27r-BEOXWyrwCwM7EJJSan-UokAnVUyCXV1tpSsJxGZrlQ7s/s320/PinkInspirationDress+%25282%2529.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">My partially completed project had languished for quite some
time. Pulling the contents, I reviewed the directions and discerned the kit was complete. However, I needed to start over as I had skipped around in the making of the pieces. The skirt was completed but as memory served the ruffle was giving me fits. And true it was only pinned in places and basted incorrectly in others. The main portion of the bodice was complete but I was stopped in the middle of decorating and attaching the sleeves. The sleeves were being worked one at a time, so one sleeve was flat and unworked the other nearly completed. I will add, at the time, I was a
member of the club sponsoring the workshop and I had other duties to perform
during the groups’ visit. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQl76UWdV40WXnaTHVJQ7Jls1zMKbc6ngbq5Zq4uk2uWXIOE0E39DCSPpjCQ4LLC-mNdFY1nszvZgww6ki-0ei5URfa0233f2Q5bOf4JCwm7eka90v0mtUyzfznFfAWJJwzYGQ7v-10s/s1502/001begin+again.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="1441" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQl76UWdV40WXnaTHVJQ7Jls1zMKbc6ngbq5Zq4uk2uWXIOE0E39DCSPpjCQ4LLC-mNdFY1nszvZgww6ki-0ei5URfa0233f2Q5bOf4JCwm7eka90v0mtUyzfznFfAWJJwzYGQ7v-10s/s320/001begin+again.jpg" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here we are with a slip and ready to go. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosLb2iktapwBYOcB6RYEfqEqhLtZoiTU8_FmehL1i78Ll-5lMgT5MxPEql0-XAfTqyJWHFwMsTqt5mxl0_IMLptkqSeRHyL3CSon_q1MD9YK3RdKEZpoPE3wuBNYBErUCW4EPemJau5c/s1579/002inventory.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="1579" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosLb2iktapwBYOcB6RYEfqEqhLtZoiTU8_FmehL1i78Ll-5lMgT5MxPEql0-XAfTqyJWHFwMsTqt5mxl0_IMLptkqSeRHyL3CSon_q1MD9YK3RdKEZpoPE3wuBNYBErUCW4EPemJau5c/s320/002inventory.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This reckoning with what I had done and had not done was confusing at first. Here the sleeves are partially completed. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4W-Qzy0qosWzPthmSmZY6GYuBxyt63e4yDifcQ3BqU_rpyp2_bmQ-06BaSMw3fRqIrtMxWsrE0HNyuuEv4PHtQf2gQdzf7C1hul-jMdPBlFy_iZinHBlYDiA808KF7BcnSxMN75ULCg/s2016/003skirt+ruffle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4W-Qzy0qosWzPthmSmZY6GYuBxyt63e4yDifcQ3BqU_rpyp2_bmQ-06BaSMw3fRqIrtMxWsrE0HNyuuEv4PHtQf2gQdzf7C1hul-jMdPBlFy_iZinHBlYDiA808KF7BcnSxMN75ULCg/s320/003skirt+ruffle.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The start of skirt repair and redo.<br /><br />Staring me in the face was the skirt ruffle that caused me a lot of grief. <span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">Removing the ruffle thus began the slow process, of straightening it, pressing it, and dividing it again.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">There were many peaks and dips to getting the ruffle on correctly.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">I finally made a line with the sections marked was a better method for me to get the proportions straight.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>It took a week, but the skirt, fewer beads, and bows were completed, fitted, and on the doll. It was my intention to complete both the skirt and the bodice before adding any of the jewels and bows that would finish the outfit.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> <br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsaXvzODb5qRHXuV1JbqmvWk9IZXQ_05He690XQ-6Xr38mD7C3TgFqdefU_cGm0SLmzabfv92j6cGyeeObP1xTlRBnsHyXsoqF5m97ih1BSQq9cQlD187DmfbMv3cqdi94hWhJdb1cPUk/s1383/IMG_0745b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="1383" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsaXvzODb5qRHXuV1JbqmvWk9IZXQ_05He690XQ-6Xr38mD7C3TgFqdefU_cGm0SLmzabfv92j6cGyeeObP1xTlRBnsHyXsoqF5m97ih1BSQq9cQlD187DmfbMv3cqdi94hWhJdb1cPUk/s320/IMG_0745b.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While I was at it I made the extra bows. <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="text-align: left;">I was on a roll and would get the outfit done soon. Little did I know it would take the full month. <br /><br /> <br /></span>I'll be back with more! <br />In the meantime, <br />Have Fun!<br />Kathi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-54900067912651806012021-07-29T06:12:00.001-07:002021-07-29T06:12:41.841-07:00<p> July 29, 2021</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Things are catching up a bit around here, but not so you could really tell. It has been a lot of work, but I am still working on the dining room table. I don't know if I am blaming the slowness of my purging and organizing, or if I just like working downstairs where there is more life and sunlight. Perhaps a bit of both. </p><p class="MsoNormal">I would be
remiss before going forward on my projects if I didn’t talk a little about my
Ultimate Fashion Doll. I had named her
Molly after my grandmother Mary Lee. All
her life her nickname was Molly, and we the grandchildren were born, we called
her Grandmolly. Family quirks. As many use French girl’s names for their
French Fashion, my doll had arrived in the USA and Mary became Molly, and that
was it. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I had Molly for quite some years, she’s been in pictures on
the blog with her cousin Emilie Claire. One of her dresses was featured here in 2009, I think. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOUsOJRdnU5sIdnJ2B0zK_RgHVK1bZJYbLfftW6s3RamIYWD_ws82W2v_YsYB1rKG7whCRuuvWqBorhc2wIInW8qPtb25xXueyT9R6Jx8twBQLBdIWgFWT2FEMnhngJUG5N8Psk5pKb8/s1067/FavThings6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOUsOJRdnU5sIdnJ2B0zK_RgHVK1bZJYbLfftW6s3RamIYWD_ws82W2v_YsYB1rKG7whCRuuvWqBorhc2wIInW8qPtb25xXueyT9R6Jx8twBQLBdIWgFWT2FEMnhngJUG5N8Psk5pKb8/s320/FavThings6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Molly had been corresponding with her friend Simone and
planned a trip to visit and be pictured together and going to tea.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">On her way to Simone, her “carriage turned
over” causing great damage.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">(That’s my
story and I am sticking to it.) Nevertheless, Molly could not be saved.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">She broke her noggin and her life as we knew
it was expunged.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">No more Molly.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5QevSCFOfGrkHbi6MhcTqU53oqCNHBOGgYjQKpMkri3-lDO1ybycfu5u4Vbp-WY2zXqgIuTDFSCJkPG-50zN2mPx3OCLrYr9n-h2M5bzHPNwoOkF6rdODT9D4nL6jFewfOBgik4fv9o/s1280/Broken+head.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5QevSCFOfGrkHbi6MhcTqU53oqCNHBOGgYjQKpMkri3-lDO1ybycfu5u4Vbp-WY2zXqgIuTDFSCJkPG-50zN2mPx3OCLrYr9n-h2M5bzHPNwoOkF6rdODT9D4nL6jFewfOBgik4fv9o/s320/Broken+head.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">May I interject here, in spite of the levity which I write, I was devastated. My friend, Gillian, was quite dejected and
did not want to give me the bad news. I
was literally sick to my stomach, and for a little white depressed about the
whole thing. Gillian was to photograph
our “girls” together and then take my doll to an Alice Leverett workshop she
was attending to deliver her to Alice for a little tightening and refurbishment. The doll would be returned as Gillian got home. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The stars did not align. We set upon the process of making a claim for the doll. I had paid for an additional $1000.00 of insurance. After about 6 weeks, the claim was denied at the post office. I had according to instructions provided proof of value by suing several sold auctions in lieu of an original receipt. But they wanted the original. Alice worked diligently to get
the original receipt, as I had lost or misplaced mine, I mean three moves since
the purchase of the doll, and she produced one for me and even set aside a
replacement head at the same time. It took 3 months to file a claim, have the claim turned down, and then fight for it. Finally, 6 months later, I was rewarded with
about $695.00 on a thousand-dollar claim. But we were allowed to salvage the body, so all was not lost. Later, I received devastating
news. The replacement head was broken in
a small household accident and the doll was not to be produced any longer. I had a body and no head! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I explored the idea of joining Emilie Claire's head to Molly's body. Emilie's body was not well done (I made her). But Gillian had other ideas. Her friend Lynn would make me a new doll
head. The next hurdle, she only had a head for a doll face that was not a
particular favorite of mine. More months
passed while I pouted and thought. I was
convinced to examine it first and make a decision when I had compared the
heads. So this is what I did. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What I received was a beautiful face on a Smiling Bru
reproduction head. Emilie’s head was a
bit too large for the doll, so I grudgingly place the Smiling Bru on the UFD
body. May I say, after 2 years of hedging and grumbling
and fighting it, yea, two years, I now have a new and favorite doll. It was as if it was meant to be. I have considered naming her Eugenie after
the French Empress, Napoleon III’s wife, or name her after the two ladies whose
patience and persistence to replace the lost Molly. She remains nameless today,
three years later. One day I will
settle the doll name issue. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMSTrf6e2gdD5yS2fho0xnNeGF1Z0am_FsDrEjDFf6DNjpsbOSCsBn9k9h31kKYnLmOrkoItspNfFBLpEZlfYSoCPcSG3f_BzA9ugjVIEXb13BrHz1HWqnbE55JP9Peiembs-OvHpqJE/s1935/IMG_0759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1935" data-original-width="858" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMSTrf6e2gdD5yS2fho0xnNeGF1Z0am_FsDrEjDFf6DNjpsbOSCsBn9k9h31kKYnLmOrkoItspNfFBLpEZlfYSoCPcSG3f_BzA9ugjVIEXb13BrHz1HWqnbE55JP9Peiembs-OvHpqJE/s320/IMG_0759.jpg" width="142" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">Until then I thought would introduce you to my newly
refurbished French Fashion Ultimate Fashion Doll, body by Alice Leverett, head
by Lynn S. (I did not ask permission to
reveal her name.) But kudos to Lynn and Gillian. Thank you. She is just so beautiful. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">More about her burgeoning wardrobe as we go along. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I am having fun! </p><p class="MsoNormal">Kathi</p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-50910903038335625832021-05-20T06:06:00.006-07:002021-05-20T06:06:57.968-07:00<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">May 20<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For three years we have been in a state of disorganization
and remodeling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If anyone has moved and
lived in the house during remodeling, you understand completely the stress and discombobulation
that I describe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The house is nearly complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are some smaller projects that need
doing but for now, we are taking a building break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the upstairs was “finished” I started
opening boxes and putting things away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Apparently, I need to purge some more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am so overwhelmed with the organizing at this point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have followed along with Cas Aarsen of Clutterbug.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://clutterbug.me/get-started">https://clutterbug.me/get-started</a><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Purchasing her book has allowed me to read slower and digest
her advice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been an organizer
from childhood practically and am trying desperately to drop excessive
habits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am Cricket in her test, with
some crossover bits of a ladybug.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
trying desperately to be a patient Cricket, waiting for perfection by first
macro-organizing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently, according
to Cas and I identify with what she is suggesting, I am an overthinker and an over
organizer…for now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This process is difficult
for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has in her blog and videos suggested that I first MACRO organize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
the middle of this wonderful exercise of using a big bin and putting everything
in it for this one subject, for example, sewing machine accouterments. , I find I am putting smaller
boxes in that big box that is supposed to be for general organizing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stopping that micro-organizing is a bit of a
challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I sort into different categories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t let me get started on miniatures, paleez!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When I first moved from the “big house “I downsized by half.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first decision was to define what I
actually wanted to do in hobbies as it was apparent, I was not going to
continue down the road of doing everything I pleased.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Anyone who is into doll making or costuming
knows it is hard to give it all up as we use all those skills in this one
pursuit.) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I pared down ruthlessly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not quite enough, though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Getting my 30’ X 15’ hobby room to a 12’ X
12’ room was excruciating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wound up
using a wall in the garage as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Not long after that endeavor, we moved again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The space is similar, but the rooms organized
a different way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here we go again! I
still have too much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Am working on divesting myself of dolls, miniatures,
fabrics, tools, excess projects, it is a chore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, my friends, I have been overwhelmed with sorting, purging, donating,
trashing (why did I save that piece of paper or that inch of fabric?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And no, it cannot become an inchie art
piece!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Upstairs in this “new to us” home, there are three
rooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One is a nice guestroom for us, the
second is a similar in size third bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This to be my sewing room as it has a large picture window.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And finally, the bonus at the top of the stairs
is a closet built into the rafters and finished off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is my stock room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, it will be when I finish as right now
the whole house feels like my stockroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The bedroom is a sorting and stacking station for each “leg”
of the organizing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The stockroom is
still sort of a hide it space, and I am working on it, box at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a large organizing chest from a Paula
Deen furniture collection, and now 6 Alex cabinets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The taller 9 drawer ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are currently in a state of reorganization,
too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hope is when I am finished and labeled,
that the cabinets will all be straightened out and everything centered, and
pretty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I want pretty so badly!) <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihdVFEnqvrm8ABmu6w5Ib7uimiOPhsoHrHT0uerm9UKcrNh98qHnfZ3ePqZ7Hz5BZ0kABKP08qbZBEbtflzdPAG-w4Xy08Hgg4-IwE7Zv7p46UmqeE_3kdwQI5x19eLpuku45tTXYNkbI/s1632/guest1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihdVFEnqvrm8ABmu6w5Ib7uimiOPhsoHrHT0uerm9UKcrNh98qHnfZ3ePqZ7Hz5BZ0kABKP08qbZBEbtflzdPAG-w4Xy08Hgg4-IwE7Zv7p46UmqeE_3kdwQI5x19eLpuku45tTXYNkbI/s320/guest1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> This is the stacked-up guest room. Thankfully, we have no visitors at this time. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2d4OuE5wPyLM4JDPZxnhTQ-54L_wk2VZwu_Gi1BayEcu3hslZIAy7pUsXVLDo8DFZIz5F0jjFnQax-2h1UeRv09nqTEkivd7_wjibB9uUrY92DPj4N397ROnQ2NGBWq1TXvt0fV3w8c/s1632/guest2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2d4OuE5wPyLM4JDPZxnhTQ-54L_wk2VZwu_Gi1BayEcu3hslZIAy7pUsXVLDo8DFZIz5F0jjFnQax-2h1UeRv09nqTEkivd7_wjibB9uUrY92DPj4N397ROnQ2NGBWq1TXvt0fV3w8c/s320/guest2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Sewing or display room is being sorted more and more. It is beginning to look like a real workroom and will have a pretty display on the bookshelves and the cabinet. Another Paula Deen furniture piece called "The Bag Lady."<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqXrg-4RLYGZ9tCagSaJT9rYiQKc4S4zD-3l4HEBBvUZlA6Pa0l-5lLhXIvt1x0IDUF6TrSLdDCUPlAi2A1Iw_OAZsICEz4flEKjSqwyVxdh85cRTIPORVPm0bUMbgQPrqrBUmimamoc/s1632/sewing1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqXrg-4RLYGZ9tCagSaJT9rYiQKc4S4zD-3l4HEBBvUZlA6Pa0l-5lLhXIvt1x0IDUF6TrSLdDCUPlAi2A1Iw_OAZsICEz4flEKjSqwyVxdh85cRTIPORVPm0bUMbgQPrqrBUmimamoc/s320/sewing1.JPG" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>This will be a nice display and sewing machine corner when completed. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiGxF8-S5xBHEHjIqupKySDMptNcYCPNH4NupI4Ek8S5dCwLf5lTQedSkTKvOjAHspCMtB6pMHgdD91Gx9VUFKPD-uEFZoggpxEknX6SQ0dKfJJrfNVsujLD4MJOihPeQXClEHEAxwTo/s1632/sewing2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiGxF8-S5xBHEHjIqupKySDMptNcYCPNH4NupI4Ek8S5dCwLf5lTQedSkTKvOjAHspCMtB6pMHgdD91Gx9VUFKPD-uEFZoggpxEknX6SQ0dKfJJrfNVsujLD4MJOihPeQXClEHEAxwTo/s320/sewing2.JPG" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Currently in a holding pattern. But a good workplace. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gWx2OV3ITy-eDVMxgKz8YnmpcV3FqVHj4NBhbjQZ5Utu692hc5kv-qc8VoFjig6aRo6VYbIRAw5tG735yAyUS-srdfuS7-yJGZxuxPPoevi42z-Qt739Tg8ag8UlOgpnkDwRaosWW_I/s1632/sewing3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gWx2OV3ITy-eDVMxgKz8YnmpcV3FqVHj4NBhbjQZ5Utu692hc5kv-qc8VoFjig6aRo6VYbIRAw5tG735yAyUS-srdfuS7-yJGZxuxPPoevi42z-Qt739Tg8ag8UlOgpnkDwRaosWW_I/s320/sewing3.JPG" /></a></div><span> </span>It's a start! I hope this will be pretty, too. I need to have some skilled doll ladies help me with the <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>display. <br /><div><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Frankly, the overwhelm has frozen me from doing the
things I love. I have pulled three unfinished projects and taken them
downstairs. Removed from the mess upstairs, I am working on those projects. The break is greatly needed. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">And if you are unaware of Cas and the Clutterbug theories,
you can click on the link above and watch her show Hot Mess House, <a href="https://www.hgtv.com/shows/hot-mess-house">https://www.hgtv.com/shows/hot-mess-house</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or stream on Discovery Plus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The book I purchased was this one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(no affiliate sponsor) <i>The Clutter
Connection. </i> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Can be found wherever you find your books. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Have Fun! </p><p class="MsoNormal">Kathi</p></div>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-43804962794114725822021-01-27T07:30:00.000-08:002021-01-27T07:30:03.369-08:00Art Deco Project " The Moon Gate" Room<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">January 27, 2021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I don’t even know where to begin!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>November for the last report and I was doing
so well up until then. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Let’s see, as far as I can tell everyone is blaming Covid-19
for their failures and short galls, so why shouldn’t I join the crowd?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Except that wasn’t it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Quite frankly, my deadlines caught up with me
and I had to let something go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It takes
a long time to write a blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have created a new project for the MDL group on IO
groups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://groups.io/g/minidollLIST">https://groups.io/g/minidollLIST</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">And it has taken me longer than I thought to finish creating
some kits and writing documents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
real class starts on the first of February, but I think I am going to get a
head start today and tomorrow on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The one thing Covid did was throw a lot of hitches into my
get-along for sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Delays on supplies and
sourcing, errors and restarts, scheduling the month that we cover everything
for the project, and the list continues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today I am sharing a couple of pictures of the project with
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to participate, the “class”
is FREE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need to join the IO group noted
above, however.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you do need to buy the
wonderful “moon” wall insert to make the statement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the items can be purchased here, and the
directions will be in the group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A PDF
you can download.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See more here: <a href="https://www.minikitz.com/ZenStoreP1/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=343">https://www.minikitz.com/ZenStoreP1/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=343</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I know this is short, but I am rushed, nothing is changed,
but I am catching up. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Just create and have fun!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kathi<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFHyx-rh-86G9mjK8LtGjVJLJA2vD5jHx-FaVrQErnBbDUbRmNJo71VrqOXVZcbiSr5DfngzEFfXsHHRL44fZ57ocF4R_vQLHsHXSKMDIELhQWFHTFtquwgkEkdblms77ISczp42vg6Q/s1171/anglefront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="1171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFHyx-rh-86G9mjK8LtGjVJLJA2vD5jHx-FaVrQErnBbDUbRmNJo71VrqOXVZcbiSr5DfngzEFfXsHHRL44fZ57ocF4R_vQLHsHXSKMDIELhQWFHTFtquwgkEkdblms77ISczp42vg6Q/s320/anglefront.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the room from an angle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlgl5ycUhfFimqM93BwlUvdXrU8M_KV3UWwzlxCmE1iTYRG-qi14OSO-EnGcyeXNNV3FZztaZL_GyuAhyN0bsllcGgwL23piR0RlbjKEnHmKrZI1ka-fnblGd4bD19D4TqpQwlveyB24/s1710/anglemoonwall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="1503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlgl5ycUhfFimqM93BwlUvdXrU8M_KV3UWwzlxCmE1iTYRG-qi14OSO-EnGcyeXNNV3FZztaZL_GyuAhyN0bsllcGgwL23piR0RlbjKEnHmKrZI1ka-fnblGd4bD19D4TqpQwlveyB24/s320/anglemoonwall.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the room from the "Moon Gate" side.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithKOOgnLd9akS0uABiG3YzkOUPxShZUmz6UAvniPcbTYkbR7ucFZFbeUtVI2_lXxQZ1xJTy_2-zxEn9CASRBtbw3QTYspCJw9u7lhsFwQw8aa-mrW75DHA0QQV0qtsarPJXPKFw15zK0/s1274/full+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1274" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithKOOgnLd9akS0uABiG3YzkOUPxShZUmz6UAvniPcbTYkbR7ucFZFbeUtVI2_lXxQZ1xJTy_2-zxEn9CASRBtbw3QTYspCJw9u7lhsFwQw8aa-mrW75DHA0QQV0qtsarPJXPKFw15zK0/w320-h216/full+front.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the room directly from the front. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-46851815908979097632020-11-04T05:16:00.000-08:002020-11-04T05:16:05.425-08:00Bridal Challenge - The Dress and Veil<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Wow, this was
challenging!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were several
iterations for the bodice, first in paper, then muslin, and then muslin
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I should have made a fourth, but
I was too lazy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the third, I
marked a place to make an adjustment on the pattern and then went with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to Mr. Burbidge’s article in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Doll Reader, </i>his reproduction dress was
of bridal satin of silk/rayon in antique ivory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The bodice had two layers of lining, one of organdy and one of cotton
gauze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQMGq0IBG9B46TzfppAA5H49fIbwHoZw2Ri6jkCghcakAHu965NujtgQzKOvCWeqQuZM_uB1vU9AdNWjabqhXkmOlxzKLRew6xBoDRd0btypJKpXt-0FMK60G_2j2L4cToD2lW6i_8as/s1336/001jbsffrontonshelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="1336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQMGq0IBG9B46TzfppAA5H49fIbwHoZw2Ri6jkCghcakAHu965NujtgQzKOvCWeqQuZM_uB1vU9AdNWjabqhXkmOlxzKLRew6xBoDRd0btypJKpXt-0FMK60G_2j2L4cToD2lW6i_8as/s320/001jbsffrontonshelf.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">For my doll, I had
selected silk/satin or charmeuse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Charmeuse is not a particularly easy fabric with which to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also selected beaded and sequined netting
as I did not really want to do all the beading and embroidery of the original
dress or the reproduction dress. Once I had all the pattern pieces for the
bodice and skirt drafted and ready to cut, I started second-guessing all my
decisions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, ALL of them!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was afraid the silk for the slip would
tear, I was afraid I couldn’t do the sewing on the charmeuse as it is a tricky
fabric, and I didn’t know if the beaded net would be too much and look all
wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was at a dead stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2Sgr-f_6_Z5t1bvUY6Y_Q9t_Txq0AhHIIm6k3868lz-THyrv6-CGanim08mbnFr23DKVcTkUgZsUuTrbCvK54KiWoEfxvN7lPAqKY7oiDNkwcS6M8zRkxiakCGviFmF4jRYgI8a7kvE/s2048/002JBSFsidefront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2Sgr-f_6_Z5t1bvUY6Y_Q9t_Txq0AhHIIm6k3868lz-THyrv6-CGanim08mbnFr23DKVcTkUgZsUuTrbCvK54KiWoEfxvN7lPAqKY7oiDNkwcS6M8zRkxiakCGviFmF4jRYgI8a7kvE/s320/002JBSFsidefront.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Two weeks had passed
since I wrote the above paragraph. Here is where I am, I used the charmeuse,
yes, I did.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I would not suggest it
unless one has superior sewing skills.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I
am not that person, but I had to soldier on.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I went back to the article to see what Mr. Burgess used and decided to
ADD the extra layer of cotton for the bodice.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I thought the scale of it would not work, but even in a smaller doll,
this is a good idea, using Swiss Batiste, Silk organdy, and silk charmeuse.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The pieces were basted together and treated
each as one section of the bodice then sewn together on the machine.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAbVFXDKRKbZNcG69m9jQGZUsB3dOn3fo_5KZ7hBP5euRt2szM1zeZs5X5wIPCHjk7VX4MHmKCmBh0YlEAaFKaxgyD5cS83NQfFGp7gaPuNUmt38Q8kAcKq-wxx1_1YkGoMNNLG6rm7A/s2048/004jbsfcenterbackveilmoved.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAbVFXDKRKbZNcG69m9jQGZUsB3dOn3fo_5KZ7hBP5euRt2szM1zeZs5X5wIPCHjk7VX4MHmKCmBh0YlEAaFKaxgyD5cS83NQfFGp7gaPuNUmt38Q8kAcKq-wxx1_1YkGoMNNLG6rm7A/s320/004jbsfcenterbackveilmoved.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFUYqrC66QZTy4M65eLhK7d7dw0kcePQnlQiPJsM3gmidBw3UCZqhjOt3P25kVuB8SzjMed-DqbCQHpI9RsAPkx-9w48G4ivZEfzCD8kWnLPwqRQEHZ-dgl8g7D9Xy8gmPKysmRt4zgw/s2048/003JBSFfullside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFUYqrC66QZTy4M65eLhK7d7dw0kcePQnlQiPJsM3gmidBw3UCZqhjOt3P25kVuB8SzjMed-DqbCQHpI9RsAPkx-9w48G4ivZEfzCD8kWnLPwqRQEHZ-dgl8g7D9Xy8gmPKysmRt4zgw/s320/003JBSFfullside.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">I made the skirt
in three pieces as well only joining them at the end at the waistline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">The veil is lace
with attached silk netting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It, too,
will be, or maybe embellished with beads, sequins, and crystals. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaCBppeohKAdKuaBrob-cZSqoT5tZCxZqASPjfcOVONHVkrn4SHAgN7NGi-mscIw5gOvPy6TgqkywSkzCwiHhW1_eIByAJLF6OeSR55lTVyBgboO-9aqVUmO-BGvLog4R_Perw0m4NhI/s2048/005JBSFcenterBack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaCBppeohKAdKuaBrob-cZSqoT5tZCxZqASPjfcOVONHVkrn4SHAgN7NGi-mscIw5gOvPy6TgqkywSkzCwiHhW1_eIByAJLF6OeSR55lTVyBgboO-9aqVUmO-BGvLog4R_Perw0m4NhI/s320/005JBSFcenterBack.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaH8gBJzs95Xmxs_qYlWco3wr1PRZO8igBdcOTd12UzCaciX-wY-0AsATr5cHZzqlGdYjKPdXt_KxUzJ_wrWuZXsLxo9EY4SJYOywPGRa0TKRRzeti9F7-gUSRlI6o_0S8ydbFIqNK6Nw/s1825/005JBSFsideback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1825" data-original-width="1109" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaH8gBJzs95Xmxs_qYlWco3wr1PRZO8igBdcOTd12UzCaciX-wY-0AsATr5cHZzqlGdYjKPdXt_KxUzJ_wrWuZXsLxo9EY4SJYOywPGRa0TKRRzeti9F7-gUSRlI6o_0S8ydbFIqNK6Nw/s320/005JBSFsideback.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Today, as of this
writing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have not yet completed this
dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has lain packed away for a few
years. The truth is that Mr. Burbidge has died but was able to send him
pictures of the dress this far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have lost all verve for this project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the train is completed as a separate
piece, if I pick it up again, will be attached via hooks and loops at the
center back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then all that is left
is beading, sequins, crystals, and whatever else I want to make it fussier and a
real wedding dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">Remember my doll
is a doll of the period of the late 1800s, so it is out of context in this 20<sup>th</sup>
century dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the project was fun,
and I was thrilled to be able to work with my sewing idol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was one of the highlights of my sewing
career.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">A special
note.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may be off the blog for a few
weeks as I complete two projects, impossibly with the same deadline. I
appreciate your patience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope and joy
to all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happy Thanksgiving to you,
too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-26511385661033040512020-10-28T04:29:00.000-07:002020-10-28T04:29:28.300-07:00Bridal Challenge - The Undergarments<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While working on a smaller scale a few changes of fabrics must be thought out. After many substitutions of the fabrics and trims, I ordered what I needed from Michelle Mahler of The Doll Artist's Workshop. (</span><a href="http://www.minidolls.com/"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.minidolls.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>The Panties</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
chose to make a basic set of panties in a French nickers style. Considering the hose and garters I had to have room for the stand that is fitted into the doll at the crotch area. So, each item had to be loose or well be non-existent for that accommodation. Beginning with the panties I chose Thai silk. The silk was challenging, and if you try this size, some charmeuse would be pretty, too. The nickers are French seamed at the center front,
center back, and crotch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The top of the
pant gathered with lingerie elastic for simplicity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The leg openings edged with vintage lace.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Hose and Garter</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">What a
dilemma!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I wanted to make pantyhose as I thought they were the contemporary fashion thing to do. But I decided I would make some thigh-high patterned hose. This fabric came from a pair of personal knee highs I had saved for the purpose. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> (I also made a pair of knitted silk fabric, not having the skills to knit and/or crochet a pair.) The garter, made of ruched blue silk ribbon is not pictured. (</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Not unpacked or photographed at this writing.)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I must digress as I want to know if princes pull up the skirts of their princesses grab garters to fling to their groomsmen?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is this a tacky tradition?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who
started it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been married for 48
years and we have one of those crazy pictures, too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No need to share.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> But I wonder, we never see the reception parties. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b>Shoes</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The shoes in the photo are borrowed from another gown. I have not yet, after all these years, made a pair for this project. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOpQt1AwwjhB1dKGMHrPyTi-UuGel4sFNa-Va84pyuov5tTD1t92xtuwcBZbB8s1zCWgYTGxYcxtB4UgC1iKnJ8QcY7QACsYPHYQbpeeecyjK5An9HCGSsQMXVrLf2EVfkc-GcGY0yHc/s1650/unders1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOpQt1AwwjhB1dKGMHrPyTi-UuGel4sFNa-Va84pyuov5tTD1t92xtuwcBZbB8s1zCWgYTGxYcxtB4UgC1iKnJ8QcY7QACsYPHYQbpeeecyjK5An9HCGSsQMXVrLf2EVfkc-GcGY0yHc/s320/unders1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> <b>S</b></o:p></span><b style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">lip</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">With the slip, there were many adjustments to be made. though drafting the pattern for this sized doll, I had also considered also the breadth and fit of the bodice area. My doll is 1/3rd the size of Mr. Burbidge's mannequin and scale wise she has less bosom and more "cheek". </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Based on the original design, drawings, and
article, I chose again to use Thai silk for the slip. I
started with a more antique ivory color, almost ecru, but changed at the last
minute for an ivory color.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The coloring
was better for the dol porcelain.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The
draft of the slip bodice went well, but during fitting, I found it was better to
remove an entire panel.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I removed the
side back.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The trimming used on the top and bottom of the
slip bodice is lace edging to lessen the bulk a lining or bias trim would
cause.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The pressed seams are all facing
to the back, topstitched, and trimmed.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">This creates a boned effect and for firmness and reduce any bulk
multiple layers might create.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I did also
use some small plastic strips for “boning” and hold the slip bodice firm and up.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The under slip and over-slip were
treated the same, r</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">aw edges trimmed
with lace, folded toward the right side, stitched.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">One and a quarter-inch lace was ruffled and
sewn to the bottom of both slips.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">As the
slip is ivory and the lace is white, not a usual pair up for me, I added a
white and ivory “buds-n-bows” silk ribbon trim to the top slip over the ruffle.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">A little more handwork and three snaps later,
voila!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwCZKYbodKZaqMIebZbqTXZbW_VRPgZ-PCgdIhiIeN_vl8rJc96NHVlXNH8700gQUHlHZqdIVzzZ9h77RyWbRzl-RfmSIfwUca9Ww81-q7i5ZbH8kgFUU_YhYQhdSWyRVor9LhywRr7A/s1650/unders2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwCZKYbodKZaqMIebZbqTXZbW_VRPgZ-PCgdIhiIeN_vl8rJc96NHVlXNH8700gQUHlHZqdIVzzZ9h77RyWbRzl-RfmSIfwUca9Ww81-q7i5ZbH8kgFUU_YhYQhdSWyRVor9LhywRr7A/s320/unders2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvbQrjqEAe-z-4_tUrY81OuFJ7y7wdUGplRTmQsNdGgHcKyDIa7ys8rSGXQvZnCfaZXtLJUa4ejh9ADrQeO80kRRJZAGcOZGScYSznI8WZaFr-5U2SxRcDDkowWUWtfzpyDYUXTyrb4U/s1650/unders3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvbQrjqEAe-z-4_tUrY81OuFJ7y7wdUGplRTmQsNdGgHcKyDIa7ys8rSGXQvZnCfaZXtLJUa4ejh9ADrQeO80kRRJZAGcOZGScYSznI8WZaFr-5U2SxRcDDkowWUWtfzpyDYUXTyrb4U/s320/unders3.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">What would I do differently?</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Perhaps use Swiss cotton for the slip, and darts in her tap panties with a back
opening.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The elastic in the waistband
creates bulk I had not thought about in advance when drafting the slip
bodice.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Ah, don’t you love 20/20 hindsight?</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Have Fun!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Kathi</span></p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-82244706699737048482020-10-07T02:53:00.001-07:002020-10-07T02:53:24.227-07:00Bridal Challenge <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">I have a project I
would like to tell you about, but it is anachronistic and I do not want my
purist friends to go crazy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean I
would not do this unless there was a real reason for the project and there is a
reason.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a story of six degrees
of separation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A friend of mine, Nancy,
is a friend of someone I idolize, the late Mr. John Burbidge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Les Petites Dames des Modes see previous post:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">http://creativedoll.blogspot.com/2008/02/who-is-john-burbidge.html</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">I talked and
talked about him when we had a chance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One day she let the bomb drop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
know him, you know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My jaw dropped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I asked her a billion questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
friend Nancy was the hairdresser for his Little Ladies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She wigged and styled each one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was flabbergasted but fascinated as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How had I not known about
this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had known each other for
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One day I answered the phone and Mr. Burbidge
was on the other line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said, “Hi,
Kathi, this is John Burbidge, I understand you like my work!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My response?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Oh! Hi!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uh, wait a minute, I
have to sit down!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, we had the best
conversation in the whole world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
wonderful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We talked about pattern
making, methods of making them, design and interpretation and so many other
things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>30 minutes later, I was out of
the house on my way to an appointment and calling my husband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I was hyperventilating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Well a few days later, a package arrived
in the mail and he had sent me a kind note and a copy of a pattern he created
for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Doll Reader </i>magazine in
1987.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He made a replica of Sarah Ferguson’s
wedding gown worn for her marriage to Prince Andrew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In our conversation, I wondered if I could
execute one of his patterns knowing adjustments for size and scale could be
difficult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was my challenge; make
the dress, anyway I wanted on a smaller scale than his 30” mannequins, and to
make it not the same, that is to say, to use the basics and create something
different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">I chose three
dolls that were in miniature scales and from those three I would choose one for
which to make this dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dear purist friends this is where we might
part ways, but I will go back to era-correct soon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I promise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The figure is an antique reproduction created by Alice Leverett called
the Ultimate Fashion Doll</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">™, (</span><a href="http://www.justalice.com/"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.justalice.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">) my
favorite doll and my “play doll”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is
the doll for which I create just for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background: yellow; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-highlight: yellow;">(Note: Ultimate Fashion Dolls are no longer in
production)</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I am following the
patterns (there are no construction directions) and creating a different
“modern” wedding gown based on the pattern, but having to think about things
such as pattern design, fitting, scale, fabrics, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hope is to share this project with you as
I go along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Please forgive me
using my wonderful antique reproduction as a modern gown mannequin, but I have
not another doll this size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Emilie Claire
is off with Ian, doing who knows what, but never mind she is a reproduction,
too.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My three choices were a Franklin Mint wedding doll.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(At least I think it was Franklin Mint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is quite pretty, and I play with her a
bit.) She is however meant to be either a 1980s doll when the Peter Fox wedding
boot was popular or more of a Belle Epoch bride doll.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has a pretty face and body, lots of
potential with her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The middle doll is
the Alice Leverette Ultimate Fashion doll.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And the far right is a Robert Tonner Tiny Kitty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though she is more contemporary in style and
appearance I felt I could better use the size and scale of the 12” Ultimate
Fashion Doll.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may yet make one for
Tiny Kitty as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcYCfAPN4fs6A0s9TfDnFEyaV7YxFuTc3yVnApdMmuN7hWql6llOh8Ajs0BxYdPeqKStZrZqpfQ-biv0PfDu_pHFzyGxsJIgfsSU73ajWVucYfPDVs0sO6W4LcS2o6QvVT17ZJaZ4usA/s912/jb3bodiesclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcYCfAPN4fs6A0s9TfDnFEyaV7YxFuTc3yVnApdMmuN7hWql6llOh8Ajs0BxYdPeqKStZrZqpfQ-biv0PfDu_pHFzyGxsJIgfsSU73ajWVucYfPDVs0sO6W4LcS2o6QvVT17ZJaZ4usA/s320/jb3bodiesclose.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Coming up: We will see her contemporary undergarments, progression on the dress, and maybe an accessory or two. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As always, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have Fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Kathi</span></div><p></p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-62753344247178979392020-09-30T04:24:00.000-07:002020-09-30T04:24:17.155-07:001/12th Scale Patterns for Static Display<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Good Morning!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The entry today is to discuss a static display in your room box or vignette.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oftentimes, the patterns and dresses that fit
dolls are not suitable for fro room displays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They do not always hang well on a hanger, though some do, nor do they
manipulate well for laying across a bed or scrunched into a chair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 2000 category of La Petite Belle Patterns is made just
for this purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The design of the
garments is there without all the girth of the dress to fit a doll.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These patterns for you today do NOT fit onto
a doll.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if you wanted them too, you
would have to do some extra fabric cut on the sides to make them work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you like the pattern for a project, do give
it a try, you never know what you will achieve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Before I moved, I wrote a bit for AIM magazine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a FREE e-zine completed by the Artisans
that are shown in the periodical.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
is their blog address, and it is a great resource.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.artisansinminiature.com/">http://www.artisansinminiature.com/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do visit the archives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The magazines are through SCRIBD, which is
also a Free to join enterprise for publishing books and periodicals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This link will take you to the most recent
issue, but there is plenty to see there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/423776008/AIM-IMag-Issue-71">https://www.scribd.com/document/423776008/AIM-IMag-Issue-71</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I did a monthly for a jet setting woman of the 1950s and
completed 12 articles for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I
am providing you three of those patterns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are large PDF’s and printing is laden with color, so if you want to
save them it is fine, be warned about printing them. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today I have included some undergarments, always pretty to
display.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand one of the
products I used, Fairy Lace, has been discontinued, but I have some suggestions
for if you would like to make this set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you cannot get the Fairy Lace, you can use any 2mm ribbon, or even cut the
header off of heirloom lace and use it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thin pieces of fabric and even braided thread will work as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For Fairly Lace, please visit:<o:p></o:p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.dragonflyintl.com/shop/contents/en-us/d56.html">http://www.dragonflyintl.com/shop/contents/en-us/d56.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The links for the patterns are under the picture, they are
clickable. </p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The dress and hat are meant to go together, pick some fun
and contrasting fabrics to make a perfect ensemble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fabrics in the 1950s were colorful and
fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, can be made in a sheer fabric
a la Grace Kelly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Courtesy- <a href="https://www.theweddingsecret.co.uk/magazine/iconic-wedding-dresses-in-film-high-society/">https://www.theweddingsecret.co.uk/magazine/iconic-wedding-dresses-in-film-high-society/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope you use these patterns and have great fun with the fabric
interpretations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8NB5GrUPejHj5lpjSu6-mp5j4q_8wZd5lDNrf0RTC7je6QOEz1PXuhFJeaSQ12-fPQqwbEfwCXQ7b81uX5oSDyZkMJ1wJ64n5FoHPVN9D0WRgWkB5rKUXeQJhyphenhyphenpLG4cCnZFJAHALE-k/s2048/SewRetroJuly1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8NB5GrUPejHj5lpjSu6-mp5j4q_8wZd5lDNrf0RTC7je6QOEz1PXuhFJeaSQ12-fPQqwbEfwCXQ7b81uX5oSDyZkMJ1wJ64n5FoHPVN9D0WRgWkB5rKUXeQJhyphenhyphenpLG4cCnZFJAHALE-k/s320/SewRetroJuly1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.minidolls.com/images/03SewRetroMarch.pdf" style="text-align: left;">https://www.minidolls.com/images/03SewRetroMarch.pdf</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdbYU-fH7VLSPNBWk5ojJTMenl9T95W8IsFRhe-29RA3sACbGPKxMK8EE979hWl2qLTm-fPaIXpSS5g5I6c_WDquP9z7T3w1_BjCdSzlb0tBhYwMjnz2wQ9EX-CkGF917NMoiGReDeaQ/s2048/fifties1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdbYU-fH7VLSPNBWk5ojJTMenl9T95W8IsFRhe-29RA3sACbGPKxMK8EE979hWl2qLTm-fPaIXpSS5g5I6c_WDquP9z7T3w1_BjCdSzlb0tBhYwMjnz2wQ9EX-CkGF917NMoiGReDeaQ/s320/fifties1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.minidolls.com/images/04SewRetroDress.pdf" style="text-align: left;">https://www.minidolls.com/images/04SewRetroDress.pdf</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjbkZVBDjsfwUnbBDNcoc12oLhUSmLTe6JlwdCEOEHvYo0PsIFadkbbwMRjb433cetKHmdHrZx40Epcna9_NpncZMxJsznw_zZFk7-HDeGxFI61Sx15BTHjO-rR8S8dqqvjCYfCAFwxU/s1754/03SewRetroMarch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="1240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjbkZVBDjsfwUnbBDNcoc12oLhUSmLTe6JlwdCEOEHvYo0PsIFadkbbwMRjb433cetKHmdHrZx40Epcna9_NpncZMxJsznw_zZFk7-HDeGxFI61Sx15BTHjO-rR8S8dqqvjCYfCAFwxU/s320/03SewRetroMarch.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.minidolls.com/images/PurpleHat.pdf" style="text-align: left;">https://www.minidolls.com/images/PurpleHat.pdf</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have Fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kathi</div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-4275056035288227332020-09-16T03:52:00.006-07:002020-09-16T03:52:59.129-07:00Dior Room Complete <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Last week we looked at a basic room box and basics to complete a fun vignette. A simple box like that can be the jumping-off point for many a miniature collection. And this was for us as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Let’s jump right into the details. After completing the room, we wanted to press home that it was a collector’s room, so we added some finishing details to the room. Many things can be done with a basic box. Our collector collected vintage clothing. We borrowed a picture from the internet (picture was not sold) and made a frame for it. Under that, a Demilune table of my design and added a (sold out) floral arrangement. Debbie made a mirror to fit the vanity space, and a pouf was added for sitting. A lady must have a place for her make-up and perfumes. Plus, a beautiful box that comes in many colors is carried by Debbie at Minikitz.com to keep treasures locked away. I chose black. We had special shoes and hat boxes cut, as well as shopping bags.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3LoPv3K7K7NzBF1_kvXfGOk-1HJIOvLUECokxsBvfo8SaAWTfC7ztPyIBOyVCQ_0_x7MX6-8U3IwP-0Hvt9owntWa2Hc5mykjMyOm47KQZilc-mrsf31MtCO-Cg4oup31_9n7JF3NRk/s744/001DiorRoom.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="715" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3LoPv3K7K7NzBF1_kvXfGOk-1HJIOvLUECokxsBvfo8SaAWTfC7ztPyIBOyVCQ_0_x7MX6-8U3IwP-0Hvt9owntWa2Hc5mykjMyOm47KQZilc-mrsf31MtCO-Cg4oup31_9n7JF3NRk/s320/001DiorRoom.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The
room with the basics is really starting to say something and we are getting a picture that this is really a closet or dressing room. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Now
all we need is to add the fancy things. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1TOG3DFe7d3iDX3RFT6EQmZd3i9upRBFU4YH82P5dyPc995qXy3VFBnxavon0ny-TKuZgywH7hL9Q_vOu-qxWgvP8LP9lwCJDd1QLvbfk81zJO4yx7qMWzwT74fiyC441oPpvrJC4iM/s802/004CandyBoxShoes.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="637" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1TOG3DFe7d3iDX3RFT6EQmZd3i9upRBFU4YH82P5dyPc995qXy3VFBnxavon0ny-TKuZgywH7hL9Q_vOu-qxWgvP8LP9lwCJDd1QLvbfk81zJO4yx7qMWzwT74fiyC441oPpvrJC4iM/s320/004CandyBoxShoes.png" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="477" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqRx_rn8WEcBLe7j922YC0DZ6WAYNuCAMdIKRZhPKCOI2PPzXVVxqp_nin-TbsNqvLP8llKLbucSXnouJk4AjMZXLZ9KqnShWmsETBn2udOaan2IbWRq_0VaLO0BCrQK2vnYr5r3LRSE/s320/003DiorRmShelf.png" /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;">Her we find our lady has saved her cake topper and shoes from her wedding. I am sure there are other keepsakes inside the box. As her veil tails along the top shelf she has added other special boxes and keepsakes. Her shoes, hats and purses peek out on the shelves. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oGH0USzzbojciu_bMBU3cYuXf7c61VfRpaiLRAWcgD_VWTaL895e1XOsFPpT6-QweGIer02jhHsJfI49eL_yp4ZhLkNPpsQ2dqKOGEoa4P2NThhwoxEiCPbVN_roUIwkc0D-RhJcGNw/s750/002DiorHatBoxes.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="579" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oGH0USzzbojciu_bMBU3cYuXf7c61VfRpaiLRAWcgD_VWTaL895e1XOsFPpT6-QweGIer02jhHsJfI49eL_yp4ZhLkNPpsQ2dqKOGEoa4P2NThhwoxEiCPbVN_roUIwkc0D-RhJcGNw/s320/002DiorHatBoxes.png" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWtZ9iNqUzHBkJ9SOt-zu1sx7ekaDUpQoMLdYMZTMXSszNv2gIkWjqr89UhRIcPjjRaIXpXDygEbKNJjB7t0MZYx08oNdvPu68Z1rUzyU4M252OHfGHDIoPVGGdiGry7E06Y8gq_CGS0/s753/005CanyShoeBox.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="641" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWtZ9iNqUzHBkJ9SOt-zu1sx7ekaDUpQoMLdYMZTMXSszNv2gIkWjqr89UhRIcPjjRaIXpXDygEbKNJjB7t0MZYx08oNdvPu68Z1rUzyU4M252OHfGHDIoPVGGdiGry7E06Y8gq_CGS0/s320/005CanyShoeBox.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;">What fancy and sparkly boxes and bags for mementos. Wow those have to be special shoes to come in a shoe box that is glittered. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_eeEnL4JGxEkjuI2ScyoMAJ0-w9qBxLReSuyH31hUS8ChA1QBOMSMeuIbjArmG5fmSGfv-_DysNqX-a6KDlVr8pLjBkktp5couS6XjcwFtYlttJK9xP3ILNFCs5R1nuR_a3Gjhyphenhyphen_1n4/s803/006CoCoandFlowers.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="469" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_eeEnL4JGxEkjuI2ScyoMAJ0-w9qBxLReSuyH31hUS8ChA1QBOMSMeuIbjArmG5fmSGfv-_DysNqX-a6KDlVr8pLjBkktp5couS6XjcwFtYlttJK9xP3ILNFCs5R1nuR_a3Gjhyphenhyphen_1n4/s320/006CoCoandFlowers.png" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmazl6QbR0dwChkxOv9qa4_iZ5Vcfuz0vz29LOmcfHvIQ9HxTG31gZm87AP21HSGHrhUFSFZpo4iwz2mbhLYc-LdyoJkGjmQsfTNwFjEicUiq5hllIRB91H-sMG7VU2Lx4oVVhPDHSOV4/s745/007FashionBags.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="575" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmazl6QbR0dwChkxOv9qa4_iZ5Vcfuz0vz29LOmcfHvIQ9HxTG31gZm87AP21HSGHrhUFSFZpo4iwz2mbhLYc-LdyoJkGjmQsfTNwFjEicUiq5hllIRB91H-sMG7VU2Lx4oVVhPDHSOV4/s320/007FashionBags.png" /></a></p></div></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;">Candy has received a box of roses. What a special day! And more shopping bags to be filled. Lingerie, perhaps?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7ntibmwkdgT8e-6fE0QNqNWg7PH_o_PAvXJEhXfSZD6luCfCW3BpvuG9MMPHf4-TWaDpLazkGn6KGUk8t3445kBDYbm5iBwz6nGFvxUGAkx7_zoZ_4PZt9N5qiG4Ofdj9yqv2dxiZUw/s984/008DiorComplete.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="984" data-original-width="921" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7ntibmwkdgT8e-6fE0QNqNWg7PH_o_PAvXJEhXfSZD6luCfCW3BpvuG9MMPHf4-TWaDpLazkGn6KGUk8t3445kBDYbm5iBwz6nGFvxUGAkx7_zoZ_4PZt9N5qiG4Ofdj9yqv2dxiZUw/s320/008DiorComplete.png" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;">And finally, a completed room. So much added. Enjoy the details. Click on the pictures and they enlarge. Coco, the poodle, is as excited as Candy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;">I hope you have enjoyed this look at a long-term project. It was so much fun bringing this idea to fruition. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;">Have Fun!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 19.26px;">Kathi</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-56730105255063897562020-09-09T04:06:00.005-07:002020-09-09T04:06:56.830-07:00The Dior Project or Candy's Room <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Late last year my friends Debbie Jones of Kitz! and Dana
Burton and I got together on the MiniDollList forum and created a project for
our group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://groups.io/g/minidollLIST">https://groups.io/g/minidollLIST</a>
(Click to join the forum.) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.danaburton.com/">https://www.danaburton.com/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dana made the doll named Candy, there are no
more kits available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> She is our inhabitant. Dressed for a special night on the town. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHo3BUnpQLLXa_nShFOi8UljEUL7oVkC5oX9de2NwbqcmiNj9lHItqeDsM-DlMwDfZN9d6FpVq-SrYTAWE7yc7QDVUwo5QvrIck8KmO4LmWa9qdFhF48lJllrIj-9qzlWtxSLzxPs8oJc/s971/Candy+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="971" data-original-width="696" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHo3BUnpQLLXa_nShFOi8UljEUL7oVkC5oX9de2NwbqcmiNj9lHItqeDsM-DlMwDfZN9d6FpVq-SrYTAWE7yc7QDVUwo5QvrIck8KmO4LmWa9qdFhF48lJllrIj-9qzlWtxSLzxPs8oJc/s320/Candy+%25282%2529.png" /></a></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.minikitz.com/">https://www.minikitz.com/</a>
Debbie sells many miniature kits at great prices for the DIY crowd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, if you want a miniature doll she has
contacts for some really talented miniature doll makers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It was great fun and wonderful confab!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We started with the idea of a 50’s Closet, Dior, Chanel, and
other designers of the 50s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We wanted
something that could be contemporary but perhaps a woman who collected period
clothing and the ideas flowed freely from there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a lot of fun doing it and our group
participated in all the best ways, and like Japan month, everyone
contributed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each of us had our function; Dana created the doll and doll kits;
I did the design and Debbie did everything else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She did a lot! LOL!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today I am going to show you the room I designed, and Debbie’s
husband Charles cut for us on a laser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
spent some time on the design, fitting, and building of the closet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>building designing and building the
closet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all decided on a black and
white base theme as it was to be a closet or dressing room, and we wanted all
our participants to be able to put their own personalities into them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The entire closet fits into an 8” X 10” picture frame and
fits together using foam core board walls and floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The closet structure fits within the walls of
the frame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This closet is so expertly
cut, it just slides into the space once it is assembled and painted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The white color allows for all the
accessories to pop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Closet. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We looked for this closet to function as any real dressing area
might, concentrating on display.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
is plenty of space for hanging clothes, a vanity, and cute little pouf for a
tuffet (every girl needs one) finally drawers and shelves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Filling and imagining what all will go into it
is such fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnoLBpOCNEyxA59op40IGMtnZ55W9Xq56YpBbk2WSw4ct_RoqSeDnWeNUHRJ4cMW57B9vDx3DNURvjO1Bovrpncj-gAvDtzBHUVpN20hFHHX_nBD9WUDP_X6dzODpJBIP3vibIwKbgejU/s744/001Basic+Closet.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnoLBpOCNEyxA59op40IGMtnZ55W9Xq56YpBbk2WSw4ct_RoqSeDnWeNUHRJ4cMW57B9vDx3DNURvjO1Bovrpncj-gAvDtzBHUVpN20hFHHX_nBD9WUDP_X6dzODpJBIP3vibIwKbgejU/s320/001Basic+Closet.png" /></a></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Basics<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We planned for the demilune table with a picture and
accessories such as a perfume tray, nail polish, a floral display, or whatever
someone wanted there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kitz! Got it all
together in one place for people to pick and choose what they wanted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No small feat!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The picture borrowed from the internet reinforced
the display theme. (the picture was not sold it is a copyrighted item) however a
set of frames were developed, and one could use anything available or their imagination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqS0koLVwhr7UFuGZIgoNSqqID8jZzgFupohfv7jVA05f-kv7HS5NZlaPfvF_zG5aHCjTiDzwxd8hjWqqf8QgH7tZllnPheppt2YXLoSycsbkSezdtbfzcE9Y_vB2VwNJ8o4Mu7sYHig/s748/002BasicRoom.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="748" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqS0koLVwhr7UFuGZIgoNSqqID8jZzgFupohfv7jVA05f-kv7HS5NZlaPfvF_zG5aHCjTiDzwxd8hjWqqf8QgH7tZllnPheppt2YXLoSycsbkSezdtbfzcE9Y_vB2VwNJ8o4Mu7sYHig/s320/002BasicRoom.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you would like to take on this project, please see what
is available here:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.minikitz.com/ZenStoreP1/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=134_236">https://www.minikitz.com/ZenStoreP1/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=134_236</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There are two pages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Click
through if you would like to make some of these items or have ideas of your own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the next two weeks, we will look at more of the items
prepared for this project, free tutorials, and some free patterns as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Until more surprises next week,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Have Fun! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Kathi</span></p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-24115122627555839042020-09-02T03:31:00.000-07:002020-09-02T03:31:03.746-07:00A Tale of Two Cities<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1https://www.minidolls.com/images/Eugenie%20and%20Victoria%20by%20Kathi%20Mendenhall.pdf.bp.blogspot.comhttps://www.minidolls.com/images/Eugenie%20and%20Victoria%20by%20Kathi%20Mendenhall.pdf/-d47iPHcXWZA/X09w6-llaJI/AAAAAAAAACk/SjM7WbT-jXIZ-OyE29dids7MxZrL0R4QACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/paperdollsandbackground.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="781" data-original-width="960" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GuNsE32kNqnweZaQrQEw5GSZeGCXORB0HsPeGhyphenhyphen0XtAlQyVGa5TtvtA9Axa54ZJ-zRfz5jqA10E5IQ5zhFGxC0X16IIUHVmO_HMmssXTS6Q8Y_c6SHHX_9_gGd_xCC-GW4ZEujJee1Y/w400-h326/paperdollsandbackground.jpg" title="Eugenie and Victoria Paper Dolls" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Paperdolls from Booklet, Background by Diana Vining, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and paper doll scene construction by Melissa Turner</div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Do you like Paper Dolls? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I do! My
father was a career Airman. Whenever we moved there was a lot of
cleaning out and leaving behind, either donated or trashed of our toys
especially. I had been allotted a 3 cubic foot box to have as a toy
box and if it fits, it shipped. (Thank you post office advertising.)
Military members have weight allowances and a lot doesn’t make it onto the
truck. My little twin bed, and my narrow 4 or 5 drawer chest, a box
of clothes, a suitcase, and my “toy box” were all I had. I might
have had to divest of dolls and things, but with a nice shoebox, some paper
separators, my paper dolls were good to go. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sadly, I do not have a
single box of paper dolls now. How is that
possible? Married a Marine. More weight limits and well,
toys didn’t make the cut. Had my mother stayed in one house perhaps
I would have had my things stored, but eventually, she moved as well, and so did
dad, and anything left was gone. It’s a life. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Never-the-less; I love
paper dolls and find that any I have collected now over the years are in small
books that are stored and not cut out. But oh, how I love a pair of
scissors! Snip, snip, cut, cut, turn, a knife to get just there,
PERFECT! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And that
sound. You know the one I mean; it is as wonderful as the sound of
scissors sliding across the table to cut fabric. Crunch. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But I digress. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I remember reading
Rachel Hoffman, most recently of Virtual Doll Conventions and boy do we love
them, writing in her blog that “we are enough!” Who hasn’t felt
marginalized at some point? I have never been a great
participator. I don’t like belonging to clubs as I prefer to do my
own thing. Introverted, but not shy. I will speak up and I have done
a couple club presentations. I wanted to do something to participate
from afar for the Winter Virtual Doll Convention. Silly me, I asked,
“What can I do to help?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> She was so sweet,
and not knowing what I do or when I do it, she said, “Make some paper
dolls.” Oh, for goodness sake! Really? I have
never painted a paper doll in my life. My mind was going this way
and that. How was I to tell her no? So, I just warned her
I would give it a try. I asked her what she would like, and she
said, “Queen Victoria!” Yikes. I emphasize I
have never done this before. I did not want to let her
down. I asked her to give me a call. We talked on the
phone and I know she was worried that I would renege on my offer, and I said, I
wouldn’t, but really did not want to over-promise anything. My
deadline was December 1. It took me months to do,
months. I drew and painted every day. I used, and still
do, a couple of friends, to critique my work. They helped me a
lot. Thank you, Debbie and Gillian. They have different gifts and I
felt many things were covered in their criticisms. They helped me to
provide a nice product in the end. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, the day came for the
paper dolls to be introduced to everyone as a souvenir and there were technical
issues. The next day was Saturday, and Rachel was so kind in her
explanations about the dolls. I can now provide them to you all as
well. I am hoping you who like paper dolls will be able to download
the PDF. And I hope you enjoy having them as much as I worried about
making them.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Have Fun!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kathi<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If clicking the picture above does not take you to the link to download try this link:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><a href="https://www.minidolls.com/images/Eugenie%20and%20Victoria%20by%20Kathi%20Mendenhall.pdf">https://www.minidolls.com/images/Eugenie%20and%20Victoria%20by%20Kathi%20Mendenhall.pdf</a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215081000239146364noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-65885146443633845402020-08-26T06:35:00.003-07:002020-08-26T06:35:51.239-07:00Technical Issues <p> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> <span style="font-family: georgia;">Here come the excuses, well reasons, really. </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I wrote a new blog, but I have a problem or two and it cannot get posted. I need to write another or figure out my problem. Fast! </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;">If I have not responded to you, it is because the mailing address for this blog is incorrect now, and I am having a problem fixing it. They never make it easy. </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hold fast my friends, I am working on it. </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Thank you.</span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Go back to Having Fun. </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Kathi</span></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-74762344240437592062020-08-19T03:37:00.001-07:002020-08-19T03:37:27.600-07:00Christmas in August - Sort Of<p> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do you belong to a club?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Draw names?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Must make the gift
yourself?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Need an idea? This was me a
few years back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I drew the name of a
collector of beautiful things and maker par excellence!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She did not, she had said, I remembered, have
much room left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I knew she liked the
little ladies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What to do, what to
do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here I am with a small gift and some easy instructions. Not detailed mind, but if you make miniatures this
could be easy. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All you need is a 5” X 7” picture frame with a small mat, some
scrap papers, a copier, some photo paper, and a half-scale doll.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The almost 3” size. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Create a small black box of a bottom dimension of 3” X
5”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made a box of black scrapbooking paper with a 1” side to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Borrow a picture of a pretty folding screen
(outside) from the internet and print this onto shiny photo paper. Scale it to fit inside the little black
box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(You can do this in any program now
by squeezing to fit or dragging corners.) Cut this out with a scalpel. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwtiK0-y-BF5JBogmoz36FLO-xqVTi6_-XuhNyxNrBo5ZJJdNl1cyrZgbYV8VXmo-tKNYbkkga_TcDPcAKIHBZMBHMUnrUViDLufNZsvTQbwN7-K4es6IY_6ZW07ub40Vb1AigxRs0SEo/s2048/article+021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwtiK0-y-BF5JBogmoz36FLO-xqVTi6_-XuhNyxNrBo5ZJJdNl1cyrZgbYV8VXmo-tKNYbkkga_TcDPcAKIHBZMBHMUnrUViDLufNZsvTQbwN7-K4es6IY_6ZW07ub40Vb1AigxRs0SEo/s640/article+021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">This picture will allow you to see the size and scale of the project. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now copy a couple of dresses you like, size them, and print
them on some cardstock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use bits of
fabrics and ribbons to glue on the paper dresses for hanging on the
screen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, dress your little dolly
with small scraps by shaping and wrapping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Embellish as you like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use a long
glass head pin wrapped with ribbon as a parasol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add any other items you may have to spruce it
up and bring your creation to life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Z5_epLnABJZdPobNcNAemmuLvDqFPr5A3ABNzGxzkIdOj_SJyzvkXO0R-QUKAvNRMMP7pY3kHk6mJiwUH8YOOA_gerhF0XlGkXALE17YTz1McQzX1FEHyZxd6B5f0gI5PNgUIdMDXHii/s2048/half04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Z5_epLnABJZdPobNcNAemmuLvDqFPr5A3ABNzGxzkIdOj_SJyzvkXO0R-QUKAvNRMMP7pY3kHk6mJiwUH8YOOA_gerhF0XlGkXALE17YTz1McQzX1FEHyZxd6B5f0gI5PNgUIdMDXHii/s640/half04.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><div style="text-align: center;">This is a closer view. Click to enlarge more. </div></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Put it all together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Use some scrap paper to line the bottom of your little box representing
wallpaper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a ruler and ball
stylus, score from the backside, the screen, and fold into thirds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sharpen up edges of the screen with scalpel
and markers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Then glue</span> you pretend dresses
as if they are thrown over or hanging on the screen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Glue the mat onto the box and allow to dry then frame it up
with the glass holding it all together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The frame stand should be free to sit on a desk or table or hang on the
wall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtpSpSp0Zetp579RZ4XVkoGdpEiRWCjnphDDy1Rd_2aJJ4b9g_V0VuAL8IZjXW1g2VcexA2iKwX1Ht08MFYEuzxUsX2S7i4LgPgTkVhUNGdFI44k2IQe9DKp_tULDrFexVvXRciz8CqUF/s2048/HalfScale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1647" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtpSpSp0Zetp579RZ4XVkoGdpEiRWCjnphDDy1Rd_2aJJ4b9g_V0VuAL8IZjXW1g2VcexA2iKwX1Ht08MFYEuzxUsX2S7i4LgPgTkVhUNGdFI44k2IQe9DKp_tULDrFexVvXRciz8CqUF/s640/HalfScale.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">This is a picture of the final presentation with the frame added. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Have Fun, Kathi<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-77918987878395586372020-08-12T04:02:00.000-07:002020-08-12T04:02:06.061-07:00Notes for Sewing Room Outside<p> </p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">I began with a box that had been created for us in a club
situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of our members Pate
Steele’s husband created them for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bought a few of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Many mini and doll projects were calling.) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">They looked like this: <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukX9wXS7cLSrEfzliPLoEVbETODoWNYW9evnNGLn6atqwW0m_k8nQzM6N_TiAHXK01PiCqGQfw84BcmGfzqTLYb6M8RjUYXiIvgmnz_c13zIRW2zB_F5p3igtQP0ph6IyC8_m_5VBiVXu/s1356/001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="1265" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukX9wXS7cLSrEfzliPLoEVbETODoWNYW9evnNGLn6atqwW0m_k8nQzM6N_TiAHXK01PiCqGQfw84BcmGfzqTLYb6M8RjUYXiIvgmnz_c13zIRW2zB_F5p3igtQP0ph6IyC8_m_5VBiVXu/s640/001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal">I painted the box black and filled the interior with the <a href="https://itsybitsymini.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1344_1222">Itsy
Bitsy Mini</a> wallpaper in fashion design. I could not locate my
specific pattern, but there are many from which to choose and personalize your
room box. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When that was complete, I decided to then paper the box,
though I had already painted it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I
began to choose from some shelf papers in a French Toile pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFdrF0OZaFZHBcvjegllbUKVW7wZ3ofLr4UG-ROxi1AaJy1IYhbP7bLeOKCGV-xJhMcBAutZeJJBBm6So1QBgZU2Ym6720v9X1bIgUxG5so92SFVZ7xFNmo1546WQQMZHX6K3QyZPbOyf/s830/002.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFdrF0OZaFZHBcvjegllbUKVW7wZ3ofLr4UG-ROxi1AaJy1IYhbP7bLeOKCGV-xJhMcBAutZeJJBBm6So1QBgZU2Ym6720v9X1bIgUxG5so92SFVZ7xFNmo1546WQQMZHX6K3QyZPbOyf/s640/002.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After covering the lower portion of the box with the toile, I tried to think of something different for the top portion. The box sat for a little while. (I played with the interior a bit, to be honest.) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought
and thought, and came upon the idea that this was a pattern box. It was a sewing room or shop after all. Placing a number of patterns in a basket, I took pictures from the top, bottom, right, left, back, and
then printed, and cropped until I got the right picture for the top edges of
the room box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was fun, however; it took a
great deal more time than I thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5ixv39LJspXYs1NF0GpnmyTbiL23pa4cDDPi6mgckfBX0SfCILbMVbeIB9fwxwHvPlEDb-zeV4osDeZTudX8PRY93rubwXy6MVU8Upn4321aFSWFqCqSkxM0IIaa0nVV22QHkVOSPrzC/s1650/003.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5ixv39LJspXYs1NF0GpnmyTbiL23pa4cDDPi6mgckfBX0SfCILbMVbeIB9fwxwHvPlEDb-zeV4osDeZTudX8PRY93rubwXy6MVU8Upn4321aFSWFqCqSkxM0IIaa0nVV22QHkVOSPrzC/s640/003.png" /></a></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A little braid trim to hide the seam line and it was time
for the fun stuff!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnoo9j5jFMQmzsq9QvMPZO2Lb8dCI6_F2A_53jAcgxDH04x6Rn_83gQJqh3AGKTI_3VsX9ahBKdGm1sc9mH_uvN0II9rBTfw8OzNwN_31Py7LZYfmT8CGuuU_9Qwcbonh8SHmf5STDN5w/s759/004.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="759" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnoo9j5jFMQmzsq9QvMPZO2Lb8dCI6_F2A_53jAcgxDH04x6Rn_83gQJqh3AGKTI_3VsX9ahBKdGm1sc9mH_uvN0II9rBTfw8OzNwN_31Py7LZYfmT8CGuuU_9Qwcbonh8SHmf5STDN5w/s640/004.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is the fun stuff again! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxxUKsrWKNfpGnEiha23m_km4jXZzXu0mRqUzTo7ofjY2pzXQZHl2dsdhjumgIqsUjqdpTxy4G7CW2RyK7qRDSyjl53yrGJZg-EOTu5a2_miAF8jRNPMHrk8PRQuuF3sp7ALOAAa9ylgT/s1132/005AllOpen+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="1132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxxUKsrWKNfpGnEiha23m_km4jXZzXu0mRqUzTo7ofjY2pzXQZHl2dsdhjumgIqsUjqdpTxy4G7CW2RyK7qRDSyjl53yrGJZg-EOTu5a2_miAF8jRNPMHrk8PRQuuF3sp7ALOAAa9ylgT/s640/005AllOpen+%25282%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Use your imagination, and Have Fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kathi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-65435173402410331602020-08-05T05:54:00.000-07:002020-08-05T05:54:46.595-07:00Sewing Box, Redefined! <p class="MsoNormal">Welcome to August. This week we look at a finished
project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a lovely box, a trifold
box, just waiting for a doll and her wardrobe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But for some reason, I wondered if this couldn’t be something else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And look, it could!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I wanted to do something with the myriad sewing supplies I
had made and collected in miniature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some things were from round tables, Ann Vanture Paper Minis, baskets as
gifts, small prizes won, door prizes, gift bags, and other collectibles from
many artists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were all within the
theme of sewing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">(<a href="http://www.paperminis.com/gateway-to-dollhouse-scale.htm">http://www.paperminis.com/gateway-to-dollhouse-scale.htm</a> Look for other scales as well. A wonderful place to fill out just what you need and have a little craft time, too.) </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This week the finished project, and next week a few tricks
of how I pulled it together as a “Sewing Box”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The overall finished box was a trifold box, finished with
paper and latches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY36sGCmczk77cRIq6RDb6Z250cy4ybsmC-1q4_X50ka119p9WWOBHKUkkHxJGsyn60DUa2vvfQzV1OqyYJTIoYuok-nW-IrU0AoDoOyrWZYUhx70REyEFd-jq4IMCSrQuO239eTwplzwA/s1218/001boxA+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="1218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY36sGCmczk77cRIq6RDb6Z250cy4ybsmC-1q4_X50ka119p9WWOBHKUkkHxJGsyn60DUa2vvfQzV1OqyYJTIoYuok-nW-IrU0AoDoOyrWZYUhx70REyEFd-jq4IMCSrQuO239eTwplzwA/s640/001boxA+%25282%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>The Center of the box, partially opened, contained the
sewing room itself. The Victorian
Armoire with children’s dresses I had made, a crocheted purse by Lajuana
Whitwell, a little porcelain pincushion.
The Wallpaper from Itty Bitty purchased at Miniature Cottage in
Nashville, TN. The gown created by Mary
Carl Robertson. All my friends from the
Nashville Miniature Club. Paper mini-posters and boxes and some of the all-around items by Ann Vanture. Miscellaneous bits of ribbons and laces. </p><p class="MsoNormal">(Miniature Cottage, Nashville, TN. <a href="https://miniaturecottage.com/shop/">https://miniaturecottage.com/shop/</a> Be sure to stop in for all sorts of delights.) </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7qhZ-3E3p228iRqL7iN0Yd92lxx3Ln8UXq9AG6giJfKVYXAWt5x8bWrve81dY1q8sJioQXolxZ0wpXENDTG_ID1pfs86oaDNmfC8Bx8FUGP6QZHCLg94n_fUje2Ge0WIPFQJ9abysevV/s1060/002Center+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="1060" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7qhZ-3E3p228iRqL7iN0Yd92lxx3Ln8UXq9AG6giJfKVYXAWt5x8bWrve81dY1q8sJioQXolxZ0wpXENDTG_ID1pfs86oaDNmfC8Bx8FUGP6QZHCLg94n_fUje2Ge0WIPFQJ9abysevV/s640/002Center+%25282%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">On the left side of “the room” are mannequins, books, more
clothing, and hats. A shelf made from a
kit purchased at Suzanne Andres Miniature shop in Nashville. (No longer there.) Bolts of fabrics and more
sewing baskets. A shoe as a bookend and
an outsized pair of scissors. Just fun
stuff. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpRd2AJ2jQriPdz2nsc3n7adWxnqkRpMt2BZmi8rT9JGkkfEQzUymUDNysQOxO63ps_vmdvGi26U56-mdYvoJ4If8hwZzQGgT-xZ4Em1kN-mhATRzIp7YDYgPkYdQWYtIzgF4d9hFAvEL/s930/003Left+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpRd2AJ2jQriPdz2nsc3n7adWxnqkRpMt2BZmi8rT9JGkkfEQzUymUDNysQOxO63ps_vmdvGi26U56-mdYvoJ4If8hwZzQGgT-xZ4Em1kN-mhATRzIp7YDYgPkYdQWYtIzgF4d9hFAvEL/s640/003Left+%25282%2529.png" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>To the right is a cabinet with bolts of fabric, also Ann
Vanture Paperminis, a little glass bird on more shelves, a lamp for the late
nights meeting deadlines. More books,
more laces, more ribbons. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5D_tcrKpgqMZupuqd_zz_JJVc4Nw8l1aPDdUB-NkQ93oh5o5otKYo2batCnN9_KTlMuAsoBzxyIdoxexFrZfR_r7-2IruYEIQYf05R1xtFY1Sb12xJ5NafsYz43lQSYhxQK-UV_t2-Gw/s932/004Right+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="731" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5D_tcrKpgqMZupuqd_zz_JJVc4Nw8l1aPDdUB-NkQ93oh5o5otKYo2batCnN9_KTlMuAsoBzxyIdoxexFrZfR_r7-2IruYEIQYf05R1xtFY1Sb12xJ5NafsYz43lQSYhxQK-UV_t2-Gw/s640/004Right+%25282%2529.png" /></a></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>And finally, the whole box insides for a room box to
delight. How else to spread out and take
up less room at the same time. One can
surely corral any number of disparate things to have a wonderful display. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJ_HeFo4f3TpZegWaV1GEt1e0EjTQQtwEzcUobB8LDd14_KS182K4-Vrge1koilp5DAeJ3P7eVJAbcQJvs6xvsvwvJaknyIHJ3M54DhmpFRPRYyBpi_B2lBo3xvtxeLQDjzBzJ1KOPqk4/s1132/005AllOpen+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="1132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJ_HeFo4f3TpZegWaV1GEt1e0EjTQQtwEzcUobB8LDd14_KS182K4-Vrge1koilp5DAeJ3P7eVJAbcQJvs6xvsvwvJaknyIHJ3M54DhmpFRPRYyBpi_B2lBo3xvtxeLQDjzBzJ1KOPqk4/s640/005AllOpen+%25282%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>I think next week I will tell you how I accomplished a few
things with this project and perhaps one thing could inspire you to a new room,
too!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Until next week. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Have Fun!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Kathi </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-63860737495792105392020-07-29T05:38:00.000-07:002020-07-29T05:38:06.572-07:00Organizing in a Thoughtful Way <br />
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While I am waiting for the upstairs painter to arrive, I
have been a little busy cleaning out the rooms, boxing, (rather reboxing), and
moving things to a storage closet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
makes me sore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mind doesn’t sore or tire quite so easily and I have been putting my mind to efforts of how to store
and organize when I move back in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am too
excited about a designated sewing and display room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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While something is not on display how do I save it and make
it look right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And trust me, I can
really overthink things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if you ever
want to rationalize something you want to do, but have misgivings, give me a
shout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am good at that, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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To that end, I have been playing with the Barbie Costume
idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have seen it many places as have
you, package a set of clothes so you MUST have it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want things for the box these days as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love boxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I digress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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To that end, I bought some boxes from a packaging company. I think I bought something like a 5’ x 6” and a 6” x 8”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not really sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My excuse is they are packed up again and I cannot measure to be sure. But your things might be different sizes and there is a lot from which to choose. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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My plotting started with which doll fit the box, and which clothes
went with her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That settled the box
sizes to buy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did not buy every size
for every doll, as the 12” dolls will not fit into a box, but most of their
clothes will.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That for another blog
post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> (I am also a bit conservative with money. So mind your budget!) </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is a 6” Cathy Hansen Bru in a small box with her
wardrobe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Small wardrobe for now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have plans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Let’s complicate this further as you see I drift as my mind
works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be appalled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I do the doll in this size box, I will
only be able to fit the two dresses, the matching hats, and perhaps some other dolly, shoe, or purse accessories. What
happens if I make more?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And how do I
make it pretty if I want to compartmentalize?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pretty scrapbook paper?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot
get the same paper as the bottom lining, so would I redo the bottom lining and do
fancy folding to get compartments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can I
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I wanted to share is virtually the same, a
sweet little Jumeau created by Sophie Pearson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Doll with box, clothes only?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
the same little problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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All the time I am fiddling I am thinking about
provenance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do I do a little card inside
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I have more questions than answers and tons of inspiration. Until I figure it out it is a nice place to store the items so they are not lost. Bonus, they pack easily. Now you can be thinking about these things, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would surely take a load off my mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Have Fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kathi<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-47083627999393556242020-07-28T14:40:00.000-07:002020-07-28T14:40:25.176-07:00Apology to You <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Oh, for Pity’s sake!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have messed up royally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is an
apology letter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am going to try to do two blog
posts this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But before I do
anything interesting, I must apologize to all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Again, I am a Luddite at heart, which is not an excuse for doing a poor
job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But there you have it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have several technical issues to learn and
fix, but I am trying to do so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I have learned a bit this
week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Not how to fix the white space on
the last post though!) In my absence and while not paying attention, Blogger
has made changes in the look, feel, and application for the posts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I am on a learning curve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A big one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I know that there is a strong
background color of RED. I work through my postings on a PC with Microsoft
Office and prepare my postings in advance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I edit live and then hit publish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything
works fine for reading on the laptop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But, I also have an iPad and it does not work with this red at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The whole thing bleeds over and it renders
the site unreadable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pictures,
however, can still be seen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know
how to fix it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For all the Apple product
users, I apologize profoundly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But as
soon as I learn how to do these things, I will make the change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is decidedly inconvenient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I’ll know soon enough if I can
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Also, APPARENTLY, there are
comments that have been made that have to be moderated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did not do this before as Michelle took
care of the technical and I did the writing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But, as much as she can help me, follow-through is important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are about 5 years of comments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Oh, boy, t</span>his is unacceptable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some are questions, how-tos, and nice
compliments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But they have not been
approved in all this time so I can respond.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I will get to some of these and perhaps take care of them as blog posts
as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For those of you who have hung around
and noticed that I popped back in you are greatly appreciated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will try not to disappoint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I appreciate the
condolences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been a few
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we all keep moving on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Aunt Violet from Downton Abbey says, " All life is a series of problems which we must try and solve, first one and then the next and then the next until at last, we die." <b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This is rather in your face; it is also true. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Continue to have fun. We are all learning all the time. </span><br />
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Facebook? Are you registered? I am. The prices, low, low, low! The benefits are
high, High, HIGH!! How do I know? I am a slow adopter of everything. I mean
turtle slow, no wait snail slow! Adamant as a matter of fact. I am a Luddite!
Facebook, uh NO, Twitter, more dislike, tolerate email. But here I am a
convert!</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #FAFAFA; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #111111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; line-height: 107%; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">It started with a class I wanted to take with A is for
Artistic. </span><a href="https://www.aforartistic.com/"><span style="background: #FAFAFA; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; line-height: 107%; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">https://www.aforartistic.com/</span></a><span style="background: #FAFAFA; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #111111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; line-height: 107%; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> Love those classes, but
the format has changed. To take my last wonderful class I had to be on
Facebook. What was I supposed to do? I crawled through the process, of course.
LOL! Truth is I do not have time for all the methods to communicate. I made
time for my classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And found I also
have time for the <b>Virtual Doll Convention.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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slow adopter. I missed the first one. Convinced and cajoled to do the second
one by friends created excitement. I am not a doll collector and feelings of
not belonging to the group were heavy on my mind. Unsure of the process and
being all-around uncomfortable with new things, I signed up for the blog first.
</span><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #4472c4; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: accent1; padding: 0in;">h</span><span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.virtualdollconvention.com/"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">ttps://www.virtualdollconvention.com/ </span></a></span><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #111111; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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received my first post, and there it was, the feeling of being important, not
just to sell to, but to the whole community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>More to the point, I love costuming dolls. I did not need to be rich, or
famous, and didn’t have to sell myself, or what I had to offer. I didn’t need
to collect dolls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being me was ENOUGH.
Or that is what she said. And over the months I have begun to BELIEVE. Yes, me
a believer.</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #FAFAFA; color: #111111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; line-height: 107%;">And with that, I wanted to play, even join in! Me a
non-joiner! True! I mosey into the wonderful world of Virtual Conventions,
Sales, Classes, and get-togethers. I learned what a watch party was, and how to
have dinner with everyone, tablecloths, and menus included! Okay, so there are
too many exclamation points. That’s okay, it that exciting to play.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #FAFAFA; color: #111111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; line-height: 107%;">I have taken classes with the best in the business. You
know the teachers you are afraid to talk to because they are so well known? Then
you find they answer your mail and post comments on your work, and value your
opinion. I know it is unheard of, but that is the wonderful place that is the
Virtual Doll Convention. It is the atmosphere that Rachel Hoffman et al work to
bring to us. A place of inclusion and acceptance and wide differences in
interests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prepare to be happy. Share
the fantastic. Enjoy the corny and funny collectibles and people. Appreciate
the world of dolls, bears, antiques, modern and everything between. This is a
great community for collectors and Do-it-yourself creators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="background: #FAFAFA; color: #111111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; line-height: 107%;">What have you got to lose, $15.00?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(And believe me, I don’t take 15.00
lightly.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did I tell you there is a free
pattern?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most gorgeous, sumptuous
blue and white antique reproduction dress imaginable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(For an extra fee from the Carmel Doll Shop
Boutique you can have a kit as well.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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view the videos on U-tube, and download the pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are not excluded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The magic of the internet is there to serve
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the joining, you can get a link
in your email to see the videos, download the pattern, and decide for
yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read all about it here: </span><a href="https://www.virtualdollconvention.com/registration/summerfling">https://www.virtualdollconvention.com/registration/summerfling</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Favor”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can read it here: </span><a href="http://creativedoll.blogspot.com/2009/08/ufdc-convention-day-6-3-of-3.html">http://creativedoll.blogspot.com/2009/08/ufdc-convention-day-6-3-of-3.html</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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look at her again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, uh, 6 years
later, I took a trip to Colonial Williamsburg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I visited the dress shop there and purchased fabrics to create a daywear
costume for her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://creativedoll.blogspot.com/search/label/Colonial%20Williamsburg">http://creativedoll.blogspot.com/search/label/Colonial%20Williamsburg</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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doll to give her more depth and personality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I thought I would take up the challenge and two of my dolly friends
allowed me to repaint their dolls as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That was courageous of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://creativedoll.blogspot.com/search/label/Beverly%20Walters">http://creativedoll.blogspot.com/search/label/Beverly%20Walters</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Since then more time has passed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The French Fashion Doll Sewing Club (</span><a href="https://groups.io/g/FrenchFashionDollSewingClub">https://groups.io/g/FrenchFashionDollSewingClub</a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">) created
a challenge for us all which they do periodically throughout the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have plenty of time to create our
fashions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This challenge came to us as a
create a doll costume in Cinema-Novel 1755 – 1920.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Quite a generous timeframe!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>As I pondered my choices, and there were many, I kept drifting back to <i>Cinderella</i> and <i>Beauty
and the Beast</i> genre of fairy tales.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> The illustrations I found researching </span>1755-1800. (DuLac, Disney, et al.) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> This would be appropriate as the Brothers Grimm were born and educated during this time. Their first book was published in 1802. J</span>oining the doll to the period, what better doll that a doll who lived in
Colonial Williamsburg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Grace doll is
now, newly named, Cinderella and with a host of costumes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought I would share some new dresses with
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Once I started, I was on a roll.) I was really excited to present Cinderella not in her finest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keira Knightly in <i>The Duchess, </i>the dress with background removed and my interpretation of dress</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doll and all the pieces that go with her Cinderella "Rags" </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">When I think of </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Duchess, </i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">with Kiera Knightly, I do
not think of Cinderella in rags, however, the act of removing the background of
the original picture, seen on Pinterest, left the net stole looking a bit
ragged, and it served me well for period inspiration.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The picture was my inspiration, the patterns are my creation. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">I tried to spotty
tea dye the skirt and it shows some in the picture.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">She needs a bucket for her mop, and she
carries a feather duster.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A mob cap
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Finally, Cinderella would go to the ball.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> All giddy from her experience with her Fairy Godmother, she arrives masked and ready to dance. This pattern is by S</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">heryl Williams.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">She had created a pattern CD that was with the convention Journal in
Atlanta in 2009.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">It would have taken me
forever to whip out these dresses without her patterns and inspiration.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The butterfly mask is my own idea. I</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> drew the butterfly, plastered we buckram to her face to get the shape of it, and drew out the eyes.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The rest was on hand embellishments, paint,
glitter, beads, stones, whatever I could find.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">She has a fancy ball headband for when she is not wearing her mask.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A fancy costume created from Sheryl Williams pattern</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">There are a </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">Little Red Riding Hood</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"> inspired dress nearly complete, and a wedding dress to make, and I hope to share those with you when I finish them.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"> Currently, they are taking a back seat to other things with deadlines, and more work on the house, but I am looking forward to completing them. She will have a wonderful wardrobe once she is married. </span></div>
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miniaturists let alone with doll makers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
thought I’d share today some of the final finished vignettes and a tearoom that
was fairly special, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Deb Laue of Dragonfly International (</span><a href="http://www.dragonflyintl.com/shop/">http://www.dragonflyintl.com/shop/</a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">) carried
quite a few kits as well as offering several kits for free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These included a floral sprig of Cherry
Blossoms, a static hanging kimono, and several other miniatures cut and play
accessories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had some special kits prepared for displays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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above kimono beautifully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, she had
a teapot stand with cups and teapot, darling geta, Ikebana bowl and plants, a wall scroll (that
said Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8), and other special items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wonderful vignettes to show off the Japanese themed month and added to their
collections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish I could post them
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Japanese Boxes by Annilee Taylor</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KimonoStand, Ikebana and Scroll at Kitz Miniatures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shoji screen by Jane Layden from kit by Dragonfly Intl. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tea Set and Tray made by and available at Kitz Miniatures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A set of keepsake boxes at DragonflyIntl.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of decked out shelves</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full Vignette by Nellie Pappas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side View of Tearoom by Lynn Miller in a workshop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front View of Tearoom by Lynn Miller </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This little lovely by Jane Layden is a book cover which opens to below </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful vignetter that is enclosed within a book for the bookshelf.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">During Japan month on the Mindolllist forum at IO, we began by
concentrating on the doll. Dressing a miniature Geisha would take us the most
time as some of the kits needed to reach a worldwide audience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And some of our membership are doll makers
and needed to finish sculpting or firing porcelain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dressing
a miniature doll of any form takes some time and effort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scale is the biggest issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And when it comes to a foreign (to me)
nation, I needed to learn as much as possible to not disrespect the process and
traditions and get it as correct as I could.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We viewed videos via YouTube and
had much inspiration for Geisha on Pinterest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had moved along quite well with the intention of “painting” the kimono
fabric myself and turning it into a fabric printing company, but the lock-down
got in the way of having the fabrics in time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was fortunate that Deb Laue at Dragonfly International had the fabrics as I needed the best substitute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weight
was wonderful, and it had the correct scale and was a silk crepe of a doll
kimono fabric I had seen most office while in Japan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She came to the rescue for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sending me quite enough, but just barely
enough of the different colorways to be able to make several kits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Debbie Jones of Kitz! Miniatures had the white
painted porcelain of a Geisha woman up to the split toes for the <i>tabi</i>
that they wore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dressing a miniature doll can be
tricky as with kimono sometimes there are quite a few layers, and tricks are
performed by every miniaturist to remove bulk and have the doll dressed as
close to the body as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And boy, did we use as many of the tricks as we knew. The results were wonderful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
of our group used their own fabrics and skills to create scenes and costumes
for themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I'd like to share a few dolls created by members of Minidollist at IO. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A set of Geisha by Jean P. of the United Kingdom </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The original Geisha inspiratioon doll by Kathi M. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geisha in Blue and red by Lynn B. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geish in her display case by Winnie V V of Australia</td></tr>
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If Minature dolls are your thing, please join us at <a href="https://groups.io/g/minidollLIST">https://groups.io/g/minidollLIST</a></div>
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Geisha, the pattern and other goods can be found here:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.dragonflyintl.com/shop/contents/en-us/d287.html">http://www.dragonflyintl.com/shop/contents/en-us/d287.html</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://www.minikitz.com/ZenStoreP1/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=339">https://www.minikitz.com/ZenStoreP1/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=339</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Miniature Kitz of a Japanese
theme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See the same as above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the companies above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Additional fabrics, trim and
notions can be found for all your miniature or dressing doll needs at The Doll
Artist’s Workshop </span><a href="https://www.minikitz.com/ZenStoreP1/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=339">https://www.minikitz.com/ZenStoreP1/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=339</a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Have Fun!</div>
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Kathi</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006424375056184674.post-86577513868212514802020-06-24T05:58:00.001-07:002020-06-24T05:58:37.448-07:00June 24, 2020 Correction. FFDSG (French Fashion Doll Sewing Group) is incorrect. It is FFDSC or French Fashion Doll Sewing CLUB. My apologies. I feel like I am relearning things. I am sure this will not be the last mistake I make. But the address to join is correct! <br />
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Kathi</div>
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Have Fun</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I belong to a couple of forums
that I find interesting and have some time to participate, though not as much
time as I would like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One is the Mini
Doll List on IO and the other is the French Fashion Doll Sewing Group, also on
IO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(</span><a href="https://groups.io/g/minidollLIST">https://groups.io/g/minidollLIST</a>
and <a href="https://groups.io/g/FrenchFashionDollSewingClub">https://groups.io/g/FrenchFashionDollSewingClub</a>
)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You can submit to belong to each
of these groups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes the conversation
is strong and sometimes weak, however, most always interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I have a friend who sent me a
doll to dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Special porcelain made
for her so she could have a Geisha doll in miniature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has taken me about 7 years to dress that
figure for her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had been so patient
that I wanted to repay her in kind and do something special. How could I keep
it a surprise and give her something special?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Together, we planned Japan month on the Mini Doll List.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(This forum is owned by Dana Burton, Debbie
Jones of Kitz Miniatures, and me.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Together
and with additional help, we organized a month where anyone who wanted to participate
could purchase some kits, or not, purchase some accessory kits, or not, and all
in all produce items for a vignette, room box, dollhouse or some such display
to encompass something from Japan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
point was to participate as much or as little as one liked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Several tutorials were completed
and the participation from the group was amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the tutorials we did were free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From teachers who worked for the Dept. of
Defense Schools who had taught there, to those who had parents who worked there
in civilian and military positions there was so much sharing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A month that I thought would be long and
boring turned out to be fun, interesting, and informative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Together we completed various
ways to display the items of interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since
we had completed most of the things together, it was hard to keep the box a
surprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my friend, I completed an
entire box as a representation of a tearoom. But the last thing in the box she did
not know about was the kimono on display.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She is a Pisces, you see, and I was able to make the display kimono of
the “Pisces” carp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her finished gift is
shown here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">I had a lot of help to make this a success. When we meet again, I will share additional participation and some of the Geisha that were created by our members of the Mini Doll Forum. You will be amazed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Have Fun! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Kathi</span></div>
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