These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

I found more pictures I had taken and edited. I have so many… I should stop taking pictures for a few weeks just to keep up and get back on schedule! A few of Alegro’s favorite things? Pearls, sunshine, and getting into mischief! These are the rickety basement stairs after all. Alegro has the most [...]

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The Fallen Prince

Once, long ago, a prince was exiled from his kingdom. So used to beauty and lace, the Prince found being alone not only inconvenient, but also… …the Prince was incredibly lonely. One afternoon, the Prince saw a child playing below his window. Eager for company, the Prince leaned forward in his seat to call out [...]

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First Snow of Winter

It was just a light dusting, but as a little girl from Florida I couldn’t help but scoop Brena up, dress her in her winter finery, and drag her out into the cold. Her stringing is so weak now; she and Apple haven’t been restrung… for nearly a year, now. She can barely sit up, [...]

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The Peak of Autumn

Several things to be noted about this photoshoot. First of all, I made the dress Brena is wearing. It has a small apron over the main portion of the skirt. Second, these pictures were taken at the NC Arboretum in Candler. And lastly, I was asked at least twice (perhaps three times) “Is dat cho [...]

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Project Runway: BJD

I found a thread on DoA that is running a Project Runway contest for Ball Joint Dolls. Project Runway is a lot like America’s Next Top Model; a reality show that features clothing designers instead of models. They are given a specific concept and so much time to sew it in before it goes down [...]

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A Raven at Twilight

Well, I think it finally happened. It took nearly three years, but I’ve finally fallen in love with my Soony. I bought a new wig (for $5 plus shipping, amazing!), and it was what changed the tides. More importantly, I made that dress! I’m so proud of me. The wings are by eProducts (and are [...]

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Asheville Doll Meet

We met at Barns and Noble that was newly added to the mall; three of us showed up including myself. Apple and Brena there are sporting their new kimonos I made just for the occasion. The other girls I met also sewed their own clothes. I’d never seen a different size of doll in person [...]

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April Showers

…bring May flowers! I made this outfit from a pattern I drafted myself. Brena looks so lovely…

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