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I actually got 3 made for this one order. Just sweet little baby quilts made out of flannel. All different and one of a kind, just like the babies that I hope are one day wrapped with-in them. If I don't sell these, I'll donate them to charity.*.* I was thinking, if I didn't purchase any fabric-that isn't going to happen:-) - but if i didn't, I could still make some kind of quilt every month for at least a year. That used to be a goal of mines, to be creative everyday. Then life took up a little more of my time than I anticipated. But that's o.k., that what life tends to do.
I'm trying to get back into quilt mode, since I have 3 orders to fill. But I had so much fun doing doll clothes, that it's taking me longer than usual to get back into the groove. Let's keep hope alive :-)

Summer is almost here

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these girls are ready to "cha-cha"*.*

Vintage Doll Patterns

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My co-worker "gifted" me w/these. aren't they great:-) I can't wait to use them.

The Jackets

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And we have a new friend...

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I found her in the the AVON catalog at a clearance price. I think because she is from last season.-notice the winter clothing and the oh,so cute boots.. Also they had a really cute doll carrier marked down. It holds 1 18in doll, w/pockets for her accessories and a cute little shoulder strap. It's made out of pink plastic, w/a clear front so that you can see the doll. Most of the others that I've seen remind me of coffins or giant shoe boxes.  As you can see the AVON doll is slightly smaller, and- to me - has a plainer face, but that's o.k. We just needed to add some variety to the mix.:-) She also needs a name. Any suggestions?

New for spring

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i'm making 3 variations of this brocade dress and there will be a matching jacket.

So what do you think...

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Kimono inspired jacket for spring. Perfect over a cotton jumper.

At least it's starting to warm up:-)

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This crazy AZ weather is wreaking havoc w/ my migraines, but at least I finished one dress for now:-)
I'm hoping to get some more things completed and in the mail by the first day of spring...march 20th. But I have so many ideas of what would be cute for the girls and their little friends. So any and all suggestions are welcomed:-) Enjoy the weather, wherever you are...soon it will be spring
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yumm:-) tea time:-)

Here is our new friend...

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and these are a few of her new clothes

These all look much better w/little feet in them:-)

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Traveling clothes

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red fleece w/cheetah print trim matching headband wardrobe basics:white blouse and denim skirt or maybe you'd rather rock some fleece pants trimmed out in cheetah optional boots:-) cotton nightgown w/ruffle trim that also doubles as a slip. blue seersucker dress. pink dress w/gold trim and lace

More from the WINTER 2010 collection

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green fleece w/flower appliques pajamas

A few more things.

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stretch thermal night gown soft cotton knit panties (still a work in progress):-) felt slippers

Redesign Time

My 4 year old grand-daughter is my best, and only,product tester. And with her help I have discovered a couple of design flaws. Children have never dressed other children. So making a top that goes over the head, just doesn't work very well. She dresses her babies "legs first". So every thing has to open down the back, at least to the hip or so. And she loves matching pieces. So my design cap has be on tight to come up w/enough accessories etc. to really mix it up. I was thinking just of "outfits"-dress,slip, shoes, and maybe a hat. But purses, jackets...you get the picture. Ah the wisdom of a 4 year old.

MORE STUFF

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Recycled denim

WORTH THE WAIT! THESE ARE SO CUTE:-)

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Fleece coat w/hat, purse, and brown boots. Pink and black fleece w/rhinestones.

NEW "DOLL" BABY STUFF

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Can you tell which was the "practice baby"?  I made a matching raw edge rag quilt to match. The secret to a cute result, keep adding fabric until the holes are filled:-). The more stitches the better. These probably won't be part of the layette sets, but I like to make dolls just for giggles;-)